Unit 331 / 1 Cold Water Legislation_Unit 331

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key responsibility of an installer under water legislation?

• Ensuring compliance with regulations

• Paying water bills

• Using water for personal needs

• Ignoring safety standards

Multiple Choice

Which of the following documents regulates the water industry in England and Wales and applies to 95% of the water supplied to buildings in the UK?

• Water Industry Act 1991

• Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009

• Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999

• Water Act 2003

Multiple Select

Which of the following are purposes of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999?

• To prevent contamination

• To prevent waste

• To prevent misuse

• To increase water consumption

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement stated in Part II of the Water Regulations?

• Defines what is expected of person(s) installing water fittings.

• Specifies materials and fittings that may be used.

• Requires notification to water suppliers of certain installations.

• States how the Regulations are enforced.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is defined as 'working in line with appropriate British and European Standards, to a specification approved by the regulator or the water undertaker'?

• User

• Workmanlike manner

• Private water supply

• Water supplier

Multiple Select

Select all statements that accurately describe the Water Regulations Guide.

• It is a comprehensive handbook for plumbing contractors.

• It is only used by inspectors and not contractors.

• It helps with information on system design and fittings.

• It is not available for free download.

Multiple Choice

According to the Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009, what must be carried out for all private water supplies before they are used?

• Risk assessment

• Water fluoridation

• Chlorination

• Installation of new pipes

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible sources of private water supplies?

• Boreholes

• Springs

• Wells

• Rivers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations requires both notification and consent before plumbing work can begin?

• Installing water fittings in a waste water plant

• Replacing a tap in a domestic kitchen

• Painting a bathroom wall

• Fixing a leaking shower head

Multiple Choice

Which of the following fittings require consent before installation?

• Bidet with ascending spray

• Bath smaller than 100 litres

• Standard kitchen tap

• Shower head

Multiple Choice

What is the risk to anyone who carries out plumbing work without written consent from the water undertaker?

• Prosecution

• A fine only

• No risk

• Immediate suspension of license

Multiple Choice

What are the key objectives you should achieve by the end of the session on cold water system legislation?

• Identify legislation controlling water systems, interpret key points, differentiate responsibilities, and analyse regulations

• Install a cold water system in a building

• List all types of water pipes used in cold water systems

• Describe the history of water supply in the UK