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Which type of wall construction is acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms?
Which type of wall construction is acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms?
- Solid walls built of stone, brick and/or concrete block
- Dining kitchens
- Cavity walls built of stone, brick and/or concrete block
- Single skin/half brick walls 110 to 150mm thick (correct)
What is the minimum width required for solid walls in traditional construction?
What is the minimum width required for solid walls in traditional construction?
- ~ 225mm (correct)
- ~ 110mm
- ~ 275mm
- ~ 150mm
Which type of wall structure is considered unacceptable above single storey height?
Which type of wall structure is considered unacceptable above single storey height?
- Solid walls built of stone, brick and/or concrete block
- Cavity walls built of stone, brick and/or concrete block
- Single skin/half brick walls (correct)
- Flats
Which type of wall construction is acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms, such as kitchens and utility rooms?
Which type of wall construction is acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms, such as kitchens and utility rooms?
What are the conditions for accepting single skin/half brick walls in traditional construction?
What are the conditions for accepting single skin/half brick walls in traditional construction?
Which type of wall structure is considered traditional construction for flats?
Which type of wall structure is considered traditional construction for flats?
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Wall Construction for Single Storey Structures
- Solid walls with a minimum width of 255mm are acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms like kitchens and utility rooms.
Acceptable Wall Construction
- Single skin or half brick walls are acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms, provided the external walls are weather-tight, and the walls are not load-bearing or supporting more than one storey.
Unacceptable Wall Structure
- Cavity walls are unacceptable above single storey height due to structural limitations.
Traditional Construction for Flats
- Traditional construction for flats involves the use of solid walls or cavity walls with a minimum width of 255mm.
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