BS 806 Quiz

BS 806 has how many parts?

• 1 part

• 2 parts

• 3 parts

• 4 parts

List the titles of each part:

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3

• Part A, Part B, Part C

• Section 1, Section 2, Section 3

BS 806: part 2: 15 gives advice on boosting: When may boosting be installed?

• When the system pressure is insufficient

• When the water demand is low

• When the temperature is high

• When the system is new

BS 806: part 2: 15 gives advice on boosting: How should pumping be minimised?

• By reducing the number of pumps

• By optimizing pump efficiency

• By using variable speed drives

• By regular maintenance of pumps

BS 806: part 2: table 6: gives recommended minimum storage of cold water: What is the minimum storage capacities for?

• An office building:

• A shopping mall:

• A nursing or convalescent home:

• A Primary school:

• A Hotel:

Further to table 6; 19.1.4 also gives recommendation for the storage to most dwellings: What maximum capacity per person is usually satisfactory where there is a constant supply at adequate pressure?

• 50 liters

• 100 liters

• 150 liters

• 200 liters

BS 806: part 3: table 1: gives terms and definitions: Which of the following best describes 'Flow rate'?

• The volume of fluid passing a point per unit time

• The total volume of fluid in a system

• The speed at which fluid exits a system

• The pressure of fluid in a system

BS 806: part 3: section 5 relates to ‘Loading Units’ (LU). What is a loading unit?

• A measure of electrical load

• A unit of weight

• A type of construction material

• A standard for plumbing

BS 806: Table 2: What loading units are given for the following? A Washbasin: ____________________ A Sink: ____________________ A Bath: ____________________ A Flush valve (DN20): ____________________ A Washing machine: ____________________ A Dish washer: ____________________

• Loading units for all are 1

• Loading units for all are 2

• Loading units for all are 3

• Loading units for all are 4

BS 806: part3: table 3.2: gives flow rates for different pipe sizes: What is the maximum load (in LU) a 15mm copper tube allows? ____________________

• 20 LU

• 30 LU

• 40 LU

• 50 LU