CITB Building Regulations and Standards 3

Question 1

Which Approved Document provides guidance on protection against moisture from the ground, rain, and interstitial condensation?

Accepted Answer

Approved Document C

Answer

Approved Document B

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Approved Document E

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Approved Document F

Question 2

What minimum height is required for a protective barrier at the edge of a raised floor or balcony in a new building under Approved Document K?

Accepted Answer

1100mm

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900mm

Answer

1000mm

Answer

1200mm

Question 3

Under the Building Regulations, who is legally responsible for ensuring that building work complies with the regulations?

Accepted Answer

The person carrying out the work

Answer

The local planning authority

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The building control body

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The structural engineer

Question 4

Approved Document E relates to which aspect of building performance?

Accepted Answer

Resistance to the passage of sound

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Energy efficiency

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Electrical safety

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Emergency lighting

Question 5

What is the minimum U-value (W/m²K) required for an external wall in a new dwelling under Part L of the Building Regulations?

Accepted Answer

0.25

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0.35

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0.30

Answer

0.18

Question 6

Which type of private building control inspector can be used as an alternative to local authority building control?

Accepted Answer

Approved Inspector

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Chartered surveyor

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Planning consultant

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Structural engineer

Question 7

Under Approved Document B, what is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a single-direction escape route in an office building?

Accepted Answer

25m

Answer

15m

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18m

Answer

45m