Gas Appliance Inspection Quiz Dom Fuels LO 3.7

What should a flue serve according to the visual inspection guidelines?

• Multiple appliances

• Only one appliance

• Two appliances

• Any number of appliances

What standard should a terminal conform to if the appliance is a gas appliance?

• BS 5440 pt2

• BS 5440 pt1

• BS 5441 pt1

• BS 5430 pt1

What should be done if a gas fire is to be installed on the chimney?

• Install additional dampers

• Remove or fasten all dampers and restrictors permanently open

• Close all dampers

• Install a new chimney

What is required for a catchment space when installing a gas fire?

• It should be filled with debris.

• It should be appropriately sized and sealed.

• It should be left open to the surrounding structure.

• It should be smaller than the gas fire.

What should be investigated around the opening of a flue or chimney?

• Signs of rust and corrosion.

• Signs of staining and discolouration.

• Signs of water leakage.

• Signs of animal nests.

What must be done to ensure there is no fume leakage in a chimney or flue?

• Install a smoke detector.

• Conduct a visual inspection externally.

• Paint the chimney or flue.

• Block the chimney or flue.

What is the primary purpose of a flue flow test?

• To ensure sufficient 'draw' or 'pull' on the flue or chimney

• To measure the temperature of the chimney

• To clean the chimney

• To install a new chimney cap

What can flue flow tests highlight about a chimney?

• The color of the chimney

• The structural defects

• The age of the chimney

• The material of the chimney

What type of smoke pellet is used in a flue flow test?

• 30 second or 60 second smoke pellet

• 10 second or 20 second smoke pellet

• 5 second or 15 second smoke pellet

• 90 second or 120 second smoke pellet

How much smoke must the pellet produce for the test to be effective?

• At least 5m³

• At least 10m³

• At least 2m³

• At least 8m³