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Building Services Question Paper

Building Services

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SET 232: BUILDING SERVICES
DATE: SATURDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2011 TIME: 2.00 P.M – 4.00 P.M
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions.

1. a) Briefly describe the following terms as used in water supply ; cistern, service pipe,
distribution pipe, ball valve and non- return valve. [ 5 marks]

b) Compare the direct cold water supply and indirect cold water supply. [ 7 marks]

c) Make an accurate sketch of
i) a typical cold water service layout and
ii) a typical cold water storage cistern [ 8 marks]

d) Make a simple sketch of a VIP latrine. [ 8 marks]

e) What are the functions of sinks in rural households? [ 3 marks]

f) Using appropriate sketch explain the functions of the various components of a single
stark sanitary system that can be used in simple domestic house. [ 9 marks]

2. a) List all the factors that are considered when selecting sanitary fittings [ 6 marks]

b) Make an accurate sketch of a typical Chinese type water closet. [ 7 marks]

c) List the factors to be considered when selecting a thermal insulation material.
[ 7 marks]

3. a) What are the advantages of an electrical ring circuit? [ 5 marks]

b) Using standard symbols draw a typical domestic electrical layout for s single storey
house. [ 15 marks]

4. a) List the advantages of thermal insulation of building in the cold areas of our country.[ 5 marks]

b) Differentiate between low fire load and high fire load. [ 6 marks]

c) Make a sketch of typical external steel escape stair details. [ 9 marks]

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