Consider the following statements regarding provision of chases in masonry,
(i) No chase should be permitted in a half brick load-bearing wall,
(ii) Vertical chases should not be closer than 2 m in any stretch of a wall,
(iii) Chases should be provided near to bearings of beams and lintels.

A. (i) and (ii) are correct

B. (i) and (iii) are correct

C. (ii) and (iii) are correct

D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

Answer: Option A