Unit 5 Common Plumbing Processes

It is important for surface mounted pipework to be what?

• Plumb/level

• boxed in at all times

• piped in plastic

• unobtrusive

• neat as possible

When designing pipework what should be done to help flow rates, pressures and a visual point of view?

• Pipe using the longest route possible

• Pipe using the shortest route possible

What clip type should be used when clipping to skirting boards?

• Stand off clips

• copper saddle clips

• Munsen rings

When possible where should surface mounted pipework be placed?

• Middle of a wall

• Corner of a room

• Chased into the wall

If a number of pipes are to be installed in the same location, what way should they be clipped?

• Arrange them in banks using interlocking clips

• Stagger the interlocking clips

• Use no clips

• Cable tie the pipes together

Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999: No water fitting shall be embedded in any wall or solid floor?

• True

• False

Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999: No fitting which is designed to be operated or maintained, whether manually or electronically, or which consists of a joint, shall be a concealed water fitting?

• True

• False

Should pipe be sleaved coming through a concrete wall?

• No

• Yes

What is the red item called in the photo?

• 110mm firm clip

• Floor junction

• intumescent collar

• intumescent Sealant

Pipework that passes between floors must be fire stopped to prevent the spread of fire using what?

• 110mm firm clip

• Floor junction

• intumescent collar

• intumescent Sealant