Property Maintenance Operative Quiz

Which construction method is most commonly used in UK residential houses?

• Steel frame

• Masonry

• Modular

• Timber panel

What is a common defect in timber frame buildings?

• Subsidence

• Condensation

• Rot

• Rust

What might be a defect from poor gutter maintenance?

• Roof sagging

• Internal mould

• Cracking brickwork

• Rotten joists

Which building type is most likely to have a steel frame?

• Bungalow

• Warehouse

• Flat

• Cottage

Modular buildings are built...

• On-site from raw materials

• Off-site and assembled on-site

• Only from timber

• Only for temporary use

Which part of Building Regs deals with fire safety?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part C

• Part L

The Building Safety Bill was introduced following which major event?

• Brexit

• Grenfell Tower fire

• Covid-19

• Fuel crisis

What is the role of building regulations?

• To approve tenancy contracts

• To ensure design is modern

• To ensure health and safety standards

• To enforce rent prices

Non-compliance with regs can lead to...

• Better resale value

• Insurance rewards

• Reputation damage and legal issues

• Increased tax

BSI Flex 8670 focuses on...

• Environmental impact

• Structural calculations

• Professional competence

• Pricing of repairs