BSE unit 7 Building regulations

What event led to the establishment of formal building regulations in the UK?

• The Great Plague of London

• The Great Fire of London of 1666

• The London Blitz

• The Black Death

How much of London's structures were destroyed by the Great Fire of London of 1666?

• One third

• Half

• Two thirds

• All of them

What was the purpose of the measures taken after the Great Fire of London?

• To rebuild the city exactly as it was

• To improve the city's defenses against attacks

• To prevent similar catastrophic events from occurring again

• To create a memorial for the event

What is the purpose of building regulations according to the text?

• To set minimum standards and expectations for the aesthetics of buildings

• To ensure the safety of the building as well as the health and safety of the people who occupy or use it

• To provide guidelines for the interior design of buildings

• To enforce environmental sustainability in construction practices

Why is it important to check for the most up to date copies of the approved documents?

• Because building regulations do not change frequently

• To ensure compliance with outdated technology

• Because building regulations often change with new technology and government policies

• To reduce the cost of construction

How is building regulation approval different from planning permission?

• Building regulation approval is the same as planning permission.

• Building regulation approval is not necessary for construction projects.

• Building regulation approval is different from planning permission and both may be required for a project.

• Planning permission is not required if building regulation approval is obtained.

Who can you apply to for building regulation approval?

• The federal government only

• Any local authority building control department or approved inspector

• International building agencies

• The planning permission department only

What is one of the purposes of building control according to the T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction?

• To increase construction costs

• To ensure standards

• To limit the use of technology in construction

• To discourage innovation in building designs

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of building control as mentioned in the T Level Technical Qualification document?

• Safety and hygiene

• Improve energy efficiency

• Reduce water wastage

• To promote the use of non-renewable resources

According to the T Level Technical Qualification, what is a purpose of building control related to environmental conservation?

• Increase greenhouse gas emissions

• Improve energy efficiency

• Reduce investment in renewable energy

• Encourage deforestation