Water Supply and Pipe Specifications Quiz

What is the minimum depth required for a communication pipe?

• 750mm

• 500mm

• 1000mm

• 1350mm

What is the minimum diameter for a service pipe?

• 25mm

• 15mm

• 50mm

• 10mm

What is the minimum diameter for a rising main?

• 15mm

• 25mm

• 10mm

• 20mm

What is a requirement for internal water meters according to the image?

• They need to be cross bonded for safety.

• They must be installed outdoors.

• They should be painted red.

• They need to be connected to a gas line.

What is shown in the image as a feature of external water meters?

• A boundary meter box.

• A solar panel.

• A digital display.

• A water pump.

What color is the MDPE pipe used to identify wholesome water?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What is the minimum size for a modern property pipe?

• 15mm

• 20mm

• 25mm

• 30mm

What type of copper can be used according to the document?

• Hard copper

• Soft copper (R220)

• Recycled copper

• Alloy copper

Where is the meter commonly installed at a property?

• Inside the house

• On the roof

• At the property boundary in a chamber

• In the basement

Under which regulations is everything from the external stop valve at the meter regulated?

• Water Regulations 1995

• Water Regulations 1999

• Water Regulations 2005

• Water Regulations 2010