Gas Safety Regulations 1998 Quiz

According to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, what does 'emergency control' mean?

• A valve for regulating the pressure of gas supplied through a meter

• A valve for adjusting the pressure of gas in a distribution main

• A valve for shutting off the supply of gas in an emergency, intended for use by a consumer of gas

• A valve for controlling the supply of gas to a gas storage vessel

What is the definition of 'gas appliance' as per the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998?

• An appliance designed for use by a consumer of gas for heating, lighting, cooking, or other purposes for which gas can be used

• An appliance used for testing of gas fittings

• An appliance used for industrial processes carried out on industrial premises

• An appliance supplied with gas from a cylinder for domestic purposes

According to the regulations, what is the definition of 'service pipe'?

• A pipe for conveying gas for a particular consumer and any associated valve or other gas fitting

• A pipe for conveying gas through a distribution main

• A pipe for distributing gas to premises from a distribution main

• A pipe for supplying gas to premises from a gas storage vessel

What is the requirement for installing a gas fitting according to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998?

• Every part of it must be of good construction and sound material, of adequate strength and size to secure safety

• It must be installed without testing for gas tightness

• It must be made of lead or lead alloy

• It must be installed in a position likely to be exposed to substances that may corrode gas fittings

What is the duty of the employer or self-employed person regarding work in relation to a gas fitting?

• To ensure that the person undertaking the work is competent

• To falsely pretend to be a member of an approved class of persons

• To carry out the work without any supervision

• To allow any employee to carry out the work without any qualifications

What is the requirement for installing a meter in any premises according to the regulations?

• It must be installed in a position likely to be exposed to electrical apparatus

• It must be installed without any testing for gas tightness

• It must be installed in a position where it is likely to be exposed to substances that may corrode gas fittings

• The site where it is to be installed must ensure that the means of escape from those premises in the event of fire is not adversely affected

What is the requirement for installing a primary meter or meter by pass used in connection with a primary meter according to the regulations?

• There must be a relief valve or liquid seal connected to a vent pipe

• There must be a suitable filter or other suitable protection connected to the gas inlet of the meter

• There must be a regulator controlling the pressure of gas supplied through the meter or the by pass

• There must be a regulator installed which controls the nominal operating pressure of the gas

What is the requirement for installing a meter box or meter compound according to the regulations?

• It must be capable of storing readily combustible materials

• It must be installed in a position where it is likely to be exposed to substances that may corrode gas fittings

• It must be provided with a lock without providing the consumer with a suitably labelled key

• It must be so constructed and installed that any gas escaping within the box or compound cannot enter the premises or any cavity in the wall

What is the requirement for installing a regulator for controlling the pressure of gas through a primary meter according to the regulations?

• It must be installed without using a suitable bond to maintain electrical continuity

• It must be installed without any testing for gas tightness

• It must be adequately sealed to prevent its setting from being interfered with without breaking of the seal

• It must be installed in a position where it is likely to be exposed to substances that may corrode gas fittings

What is the requirement for supplying gas through a primary meter according to the regulations?

• The site where it is to be installed must ensure that the means of escape from those premises in the event of fire is adversely affected

• A regulator controlling the pressure of gas supplied through the meter must be securely attached to the operating spindle of the control

• The installation must be so placed as to ensure that there is a risk of damage to it from electrical apparatus

• A suitably worded notice in permanent form must be prominently displayed on or near the meter indicating the procedure to be followed in the event of an escape of gas