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What is the meaning of 'setback' in the context of building regulations?
What is the meaning of 'setback' in the context of building regulations?
- A diagonal distance from a boundary or building
- A horizontal distance from a boundary or building (correct)
- A distance from a boundary or building measured in degrees
- A vertical distance from a boundary or building
What is the definition of a 'small second dwelling'?
What is the definition of a 'small second dwelling'?
- A self-contained building with a gross floor area of more than 60 m2
- A Class 1a building that is self-contained and has a gross floor area that is equal to or less than 60 m2 (correct)
- A Class 1a building that is not self-contained
- A building that is not a single Class 1 building
What is the meaning of 'site coverage' in relation to an allotment?
What is the meaning of 'site coverage' in relation to an allotment?
- The total area of the allotment
- The part of the allotment that is covered by buildings, expressed as a percentage of the area of the allotment (correct)
- The number of buildings on the allotment
- The part of the allotment that is not covered by buildings
What is a 'sewerage authority' in relation to a sewerage district under the Water Act 1989?
What is a 'sewerage authority' in relation to a sewerage district under the Water Act 1989?
What is the meaning of 'social housing' in this context?
What is the meaning of 'social housing' in this context?
What is included in the definition of 'spa' unless otherwise stated?
What is included in the definition of 'spa' unless otherwise stated?
What is one of the pieces of information that a relevant building surveyor may require when submitting an application for a building permit?
What is one of the pieces of information that a relevant building surveyor may require when submitting an application for a building permit?
What is the purpose of requiring a survey plan of existing site conditions?
What is the purpose of requiring a survey plan of existing site conditions?
Who is required to carry out the building work under the permit?
Who is required to carry out the building work under the permit?
What is required to be submitted in relation to the use of a material, product, form of construction or design?
What is required to be submitted in relation to the use of a material, product, form of construction or design?
Why is evidence of ownership of the allotment required?
Why is evidence of ownership of the allotment required?
What is required to be submitted in relation to the major domestic building contract?
What is required to be submitted in relation to the major domestic building contract?
What is the time limit for the chief officer to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?
What is the time limit for the chief officer to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?
How many business days does a reporting authority have to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?
How many business days does a reporting authority have to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?
What must an application for a building permit to construct or alter a building be accompanied by?
What must an application for a building permit to construct or alter a building be accompanied by?
What is the time limit for the relevant building surveyor to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?
What is the time limit for the relevant building surveyor to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?
What is required to be shown in an allotment plan for a building permit to demolish or remove a building?
What is required to be shown in an allotment plan for a building permit to demolish or remove a building?
What is the prescribed time for the purposes of clause 6A(2), (3) and (4) of Schedule 2 to the Act?
What is the prescribed time for the purposes of clause 6A(2), (3) and (4) of Schedule 2 to the Act?
What is the relevant day in the context of building permit applications?
What is the relevant day in the context of building permit applications?
What is required to be provided if only a part of the building is to be demolished or removed?
What is required to be provided if only a part of the building is to be demolished or removed?
What is the purpose of the information showing the position and description of certain structures?
What is the purpose of the information showing the position and description of certain structures?
In the case of an application relating to a Class 1 or 10 building, when must the relevant building surveyor decide on the application?
In the case of an application relating to a Class 1 or 10 building, when must the relevant building surveyor decide on the application?
What is the main purpose of the application for a building permit to demolish or remove a building?
What is the main purpose of the application for a building permit to demolish or remove a building?
Who authorizes the Building Regulations 2018?
Who authorizes the Building Regulations 2018?
What information must the builder display on the allotment before commencing the building work?
What information must the builder display on the allotment before commencing the building work?
What is the consequence of not displaying the required information on the allotment?
What is the consequence of not displaying the required information on the allotment?
When must the owner notify the relevant building surveyor of a change in their postal address?
When must the owner notify the relevant building surveyor of a change in their postal address?
What is the purpose of the building permit number?
What is the purpose of the building permit number?
Who is responsible for ensuring the required information is displayed on the allotment?
Who is responsible for ensuring the required information is displayed on the allotment?
What happens if the owner transfers the ownership of the building or land?
What happens if the owner transfers the ownership of the building or land?
