Legislation in Building and Heating Systems part 1

Which legislation is concerned with the conservation of fuel and power?

• BS EN 12828

• BS EN 14336

• Building Regulations part L

• BS 4422

BS EN 12828 is related to the ______ of water based heating systems.

• Design

• Installation

• Manufacture

• Efficiency

Which of the following is covered under Building Regulations part L1a?

• In new dwellings

• In existing dwellings

• In new, other than dwellings

• In existing, other than dwellings.

Building Regulations part L2b applies to ______.

• In new dwellings

• In existing dwellings

• In new, other than dwellings

• In existing, other than dwellings.

What is the main purpose of central heating?

• To provide thermal comfort

• To heat only one room

• To cool the house

• To reduce humidity.

Central heating provides heat in ______.

• one room

• every room

• the kitchen only

• the bathroom only

What is the main difference between full central heating and selective central heating?

• Full central heating heats all rooms, while selective central heating heats some rooms.

• Full central heating is more energy-efficient.

• Selective central heating is cheaper.

• Full central heating is only for large properties.

In selective central heating, who selects the rooms to be heated?

• The customer

• The technician

• The manufacturer

• The government

What is the main basis for installing background central heating?

• Comfort

• Cost

• Efficiency

• Speed

Background central heating is classified as such if it cannot achieve the desired comfort temperature when the outside temperature is ____.

• 0°C

• -1°C

• 5°C

• 10°C