L56 Gas Safety Regulations – Multiple Choice Questions

What is the primary purpose of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998?

• To regulate electricity use in homes

• To ensure safe installation and use of gas systems and appliances

• To monitor water usage

• To manage building permits

Who must be a member of a class of persons approved by the HSE to carry out gas work?

• Any person working in construction

• Any person installing electrical systems

• Any person carrying out gas work as a business

• Any person selling gas appliances

What is required before installing a used gas appliance?

• It must be painted

• It must be CE marked

• It must be verified as safe for further use

• It must be less than 5 years old

What must be done if a gas appliance cannot be used safely after installation?

• Leave it connected and monitor it

• Seal it off from the gas supply with an appropriate fitting

• Report it to the local council

• Replace it immediately

What is the role of an emergency control valve?

• To regulate gas pressure

• To shut off the gas supply in an emergency

• To increase gas flow

• To monitor gas usage

What is the minimum requirement for installation pipework in terms of safety?

• It must be painted red

• It must be made of plastic

• It must be installed in a safe position and protected from damage

• It must be buried underground

What is the requirement for flues under Regulation 27?

• They must be painted

• They must be installed in a safe position and be suitable for the appliance

• They must be made of plastic

• They must be installed only in kitchens

What must landlords do annually under Regulation 36?

• Replace all gas appliances

• Conduct a gas safety check on appliances and flues

• Paint all gas pipes

• Install new meters

What is the requirement for suspended gas appliances under Regulation 31?

• They must be painted

• They must be supported by installation pipework

• They must be supported safely and designed for suspension

• They must be installed in basements only

What must be done after work is performed on a gas appliance?

• It must be painted

• It must be reported to the council

• It must be examined for safe functioning

• It must be disconnected