City & Guilds 2383-10 · Building Regulations (Part P)

Practise for the 2383-10 Building Regulations exam.

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Written and reviewed by Tom S · Level 2 and Level 3 qualified; holds the 18th Edition · Last reviewed 14 October 2026

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Real questions from electriQual on what Part P covers, what it leaves out, its three sections and the approved documents. Pick your answer, then open it to check.

  1. from "What Part P covers"

    A shop shares its electricity meter with the flat above it. Does Part P apply?

    1. AYes, because it shares a meter with a dwelling
    2. BNo, business premises are never covered
    3. COnly if the flat is rented out
    4. DOnly the flat is covered, not the shop
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    A. Yes, because it shares a meter with a dwelling

    Part P covers business premises that share an electricity meter with a dwelling.

  2. from "What Part P covers"

    Does Part P cover the shared laundry room in a block of flats?

    1. ANo, only the individual flats are covered
    2. BOnly if it has its own meter
    3. CYes, shared amenities in flats are covered
    4. DOnly if it is used by more than ten people
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    C. Yes, shared amenities in flats are covered

    Part P covers all shared amenities in flats, such as gyms, laundries and shared kitchens.

  3. from "What Part P does not cover"

    Which of these is outside the scope of Part P?

    1. AThe staircase lighting in a block of flats
    2. BThe lift in a block of flats
    3. CA shared laundry in a block of flats
    4. DAn outbuilding at a house
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    B. The lift in a block of flats

    Part P does not cover lifts in blocks of flats, or business premises that do not share a meter with a dwelling.

  4. from "What Part P does not cover"

    A shop has its own separate electricity meter. Does Part P apply?

    1. AYes, all business premises are covered
    2. BOnly if there are flats above
    3. COnly for outdoor work
    4. DNo, it is not covered
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    D. No, it is not covered

    Part P does not cover business premises that do not share a meter with a dwelling.

  5. from "The 3 sections of Part P"

    Which section of Part P sets out the requirements for work in dwellings?

    1. ASection 2
    2. BSection 3
    3. CSection 1
    4. DThe appendix
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    C. Section 1

    Section 1 of Part P covers the requirements for work in dwellings.

  6. from "The 3 sections of Part P"

    Which section of Part P deals with certification?

    1. ASection 3
    2. BSection 1
    3. CSection 2
    4. DSection 4
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    A. Section 3

    Section 3 of Part P covers the certification of work in dwellings.

  7. from "The approved documents"

    Which of these is one of the approved documents relevant to electrics?

    1. AInsulation resistance
    2. BEarthing systems
    3. CTest equipment
    4. DFire safety
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    D. Fire safety

    The approved documents that matter in electrics are structure, fire safety, water, sound, ventilation, fuel and power, accessibility, and safety.

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Socket and switch heights in a new dwelling

Approved Document M sets the mounting heights for switches, sockets, controls and the consumer unit. This is the diagram from the electriQual portal, exactly as learners with a pass see it.

  1. 450 mm to 1200 mmSwitches, sockets and controls, to the centre line, in a new dwelling.
  2. 700 mm to 1000 mmThe band instead in a wheelchair user dwelling, M4(3).
  3. 1350 mm to 1450 mmThe consumer unit.
  4. One of 6 diagrams for Building RegsWith a pass you get every diagram tagged to Building Regulations, alongside the cards they belong to.
Socket and switch mounting heightsIn a new dwelling, switches, sockets and controls sit between 450 mm and 1200 mm to the centre line, with the consumer unit above.Socket and switch mounting heightsHeights in a new dwellingMeasured to the centre line, from finished floor levelFinished floor levelSwitchSocket1200 mm450 mmanywherein the bandConsumer unit1450 mm1350 mmIn a new dwelling, switches, sockets and controls sitwith their centre line between 450 mm and 1200 mmabove the floor. In a wheelchair user dwelling,M4(3), it is 700 mm to 1000 mm instead.Two more to rememberThe consumer unit goes between 1350 mm and 1450mm. In an accessible and adaptable dwelling, anaccessory sits at least 300 mm from aninside corner.In a new dwelling, switches, sockets andcontrols sit between 450 mm and 1200 mm tothe centre line, with the consumer unit above.

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How many questions are in the 2383-10 exam, and how long do you get?

35 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, taken online. That's the format in City & Guilds' 2383 sample test and its list of permitted reference materials.

Is the 2383-10 exam open book?

Yes. City & Guilds' list of permitted reference materials allows the IET guide to the Building Regulations. electriQual's mock asks you to have your copy to hand.

What is the 2383-10 pass mark?

City & Guilds doesn't publish one, so electriQual's mock gives you a score rather than a pass or fail.

Who is the 2383-10 for?

City & Guilds describes it for qualified electricians, or qualified people in an allied trade, who work in England or Wales.

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How this page was madeThe test figures come from City & Guilds' list of permitted reference materials (version 3.1, May 2026), its 2383 sample test (version 1.0, October 2025) and its 2383 and 2393 qualification pages, last checked 14 October 2026. The diagram's heights come from Approved Document M volume 1. The questions, answers and diagram are taken unchanged from the electriQual portal, and the page was reviewed by Tom S.
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