CITB Building Regulations and Standards 5

Question 1

Which document provides guidance on staircase design, including riser and going dimensions, under Building Regulations?

Accepted Answer

Approved Document K

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Approved Document B

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Approved Document J

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Approved Document M

Question 2

What is the maximum pitch allowed for a staircase in a new dwelling under Approved Document K?

Accepted Answer

42°

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38°

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45°

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52°

Question 3

Under Building Regulations, which of the following requires a mandatory Overheating Assessment for new residential buildings?

Accepted Answer

Approved Document O

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Approved Document A

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Approved Document C

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Approved Document P

Question 4

What is the Building Regulations requirement for a smoke alarm in a new single-storey dwelling?

Accepted Answer

Mains-wired interlinked alarms on each storey

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One battery-operated alarm in the hallway only

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At least two smoke alarms on each floor

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A smoke alarm within 1 metre of each bedroom door

Question 5

Which of the following is exempt from requiring Building Regulations approval?

Accepted Answer

A detached garden shed under 15m² with no sleeping accommodation

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A single-storey extension over 15m²

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A new garage attached to a dwelling

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A loft conversion with habitable space

Question 6

Under Approved Document L, what is a 'Dwelling Emission Rate' (DER) used to measure?

Accepted Answer

The actual CO₂ emissions of a new dwelling compared to a target rate

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The rate of radon gas emission from the ground beneath a dwelling

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The moisture emission rate through external walls

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The sound emission levels from mechanical ventilation systems

Question 7

Who has the authority to issue a Regularisation Certificate for building work that was carried out without Building Regulations approval?

Accepted Answer

The local authority building control

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An Approved Inspector

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The Health and Safety Executive

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A chartered structural engineer