Basic Skills Quiz

What is the purpose of Section 38 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004?

• To allow fire authorities to charge for water usage

• To ensure an adequate supply of water for firefighting

• To regulate the use of fire hydrants by the public

• To provide guidelines for water conservation

According to Section 41, what can the fire authority do in case of fire?

• Request additional funding from the government

• Secure the use of water under the control of any person other than the water undertaker

• Enter into a long-term contract with water suppliers

• Install new fire hydrants without notice

What is the minimum notice period required by a person proposing works affecting water supply, according to Section 43?

• 3 days

• 5 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 2 months

Why is it important to test fire hydrants, as mentioned in the Water Industry Act 1991?

• To ensure they blend into the environment

• To ensure they are in a fully operative condition

• To make them less visible to the public

• To reduce the cost of water

Where do water undertakers obtain their water from?

• Lakes, Rivers, Oceans

• Rivers, Impounding reservoirs, Underground sources

• Wells, Lakes, Rivers

• Oceans, Streams, Ponds

What is the minimum output of hydrants according to BS 750?

• 1000 litres/min at 1.5 bar pressure

• 1500 litres/min at 2.0 bar pressure

• 2000 litres/min at 1.7 bar pressure

• 2500 litres/min at 1.0 bar pressure

What are the types of water mains distribution systems mentioned?

• Primary main, Secondary main, Tertiary main

• Trunk main, Secondary main, Service main

• Main reservoir, Secondary reservoir, Distribution main

• Service main, Booster pumps, Large reservoirs

What is indicated by a hydrant plate?

• The type of hydrant

• The location of the hydrant

• The pressure of the hydrant

• The age of the hydrant

What is the function of a booster pump in water mains distribution systems?

• To decrease water pressure

• To clean the water

• To increase water pressure

• To measure water flow

What is the purpose of Class A hydrant indicator plates?

• For use on roads of motorway standards

• For general use except on roads of motorway standard

• For emergency water supplies

• For meter by-pass