Which organization specifies the distance between the wall ties placed in a cavity wall?

A)
Building Regulations of India
B)
Building Regulations of U.K.
C)
Building Regulations of China
D)
Building Regulations of Russia

Correct Answer :   Building Regulations of U.K.

Explanation : Building Regulations of U.K. specifies that the wall ties should be placed at distances apart not exceeding 450 mm vertically and 900 mm horizontally. There should be at least 5 ties per square meter of the wall.

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B)
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C)
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D)
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B)
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