Building Services Safety Assessment Quiz

Which part of the Building Regulations is referenced in the Building Services Safety Assessment?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part G

• Part H

The BlueFlame Domestic Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Training Manual is used as a reference in the Building Services Safety Assessment. True or False?

• A) True

• B) False

Fill in the blank: The Water Regulations Guide used in the Building Services Safety Assessment is the ______ edition.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

A requirement of the Building Regulation G3 is that if hot water is stored and the storage system does not incorporate a vent pipe to atmosphere, there shall be adequate precautions to prevent the temperature of the stored water exceeding which of the following temperatures?

• 65°C

• 95°C

• 100°C

• 105°C

There must be a suitable installation for the provision of heated wholesome water or heated softened water to:

• Any washbasin or bidet provided in or adjacent to a room containing a sanitary convenience.

• Any washbasin, bidet, fixed bath and shower in a bathroom.

• Any sink provided in any area where food is prepared.

• All of the above.

A hot water system, including any cistern or other vessel that supplies water to or receives expansion water from a hot water system, shall be designed, constructed and installed to resist the effects of ________.

• pressure

• temperature

• both pressure and temperature

• neither

What is the maximum temperature that the water stored in a hot water storage vessel should not exceed to ensure safety?

• 90°C

• 95°C

• 100°C

• 105°C

Fill in the blank: The hot water supply to any fixed bath must be so designed that the temperature of the water does not exceed ____.

• 42°C

• 44°C

• 46°C

• 48°C

What is the minimum vertical distance below the tundish to the first bend on the D2 discharge pipe?

• 300mm

• 600mm

• 1500mm

• 3000mm

What is the expansion rate of water into steam?

• One twentieth its own volume

• 25 times its own volume

• 500 times its own volume

• 1600 times its own volume