WorksheetsARLA Module 2 Fire and Safety
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 46mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What are ACMs?
a)
Asbestos Containing Materials
b)
Asbestos Counter Measures
c)
Arbitration Committee Mandates
d)
Asbestos Containment and Mitigations
e)
Agency Containment Measures
2.
Since 1992, do new builds need fire safety systems?
a)
Yes, any will do
b)
Yes, and they must be adequate for the building
c)
No, they are not needed for new builds
3.
Since 1992, do properties converted into flats need fire safety systems?
a)
Yes, any will do
b)
Yes, and they must be adequate for the building
c)
No, they are only needed for new builds
4.
From October 2015, what types of alarm should be fitted for every tenancy? TICK ALL THAT APPLY
a)
Car alarm
b)
Alarm clock
c)
Burglar Alarm
d)
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
e)
Smoke Alarm
5.
The Gas Safety Regulations 1998 affect who? TICK ALL THAT APPLY
a)
Next door neighbours
b)
Pets in the property
c)
Contractors working on the property
d)
Agents
e)
Landlords
6.
Do gas appliances have to be safe by law?
a)
Yes
b)
No
7.
Is failure to follow Gas Safety Regulations a criminal offence?
a)
Yes
b)
No
8.
Who do gas engineers have to be approved by?
a)
The Gas Safe Register
b)
A certified local college
c)
The local council Health&Safety department
d)
The fire service
e)
They do not need to be approved
9.
How often does a gas safety check need to be done? Every…
a)
1 year
b)
2 years
c)
3 years
d)
4 years
e)
5 years
10.
Does the gas safety check have to be carried out by an approved gas engineer?
a)
Yes
b)
No
11.
When a gas engineer carries out a gas safety check, how do they report their findings?
a)
A gas safety record
b)
Thumbs up if all OK, thumbs down if work needs doing
c)
A letter, filed with solicitors
d)
An audio commentary of the inspection as they are doing it
e)
They only report their findings if something is wrong, which is to the local authority
12.
How long does the agent or landlord have to keep gas safety records for?
a)
1 year
b)
2 years
c)
3 years
d)
4 years
e)
5 years
13.
When does the gas safety record have to be given to new tenants?
a)
Before they move in
b)
As soon as it is completed
c)
Within a week of completion
d)
Within 4 weeks of completion
e)
Tenants do not have to be given this.
14.
When does the gas safety record have to be given to existing tenants?
a)
Before they move in
b)
As soon as it is completed
c)
Within a week of completion
d)
Within 4 weeks of completion
e)
Tenants do not have to be given this.
15.
Who is responsible for gas safety in a property?
a)
If the agent organises the gas safety check, the agent, otherwise, the landlord.
b)
The landlord
c)
The agent if there is one, otherwise the landlord
d)
The tenant
e)
No-one
16.
Is it good practice to carry out checks on coal similar to gas safety checks?
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.
Is it good practice to carry out checks on oil/fuel systems similar to gas safety checks?
a)
Yes
b)
No
18.
Is it good practice to carry out checks on wood burners similar to gas safety checks?
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.
Which of the following electrical regulations apply to lettings? TICK ALL THAT APPLY
a)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
b)
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
c)
Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994
d)
Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1989
e)
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
20.
Is it good practice to check electrical equipment prior to the start of the tenancy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
21.
How often should electrical EQUIPMENT be checked? Every…
a)
1 year
b)
2 years
c)
3 years
d)
4 years
e)
5 years
22.
How often should electrical SYSTEMS be checked? Every…
a)
1 year
b)
2 years
c)
3 years
d)
4 years
e)
5 years
23.
Have new electrical regulations come in since these notes were written?
a)
Yes
b)
No
24.
Are suppliers of electrical equipment liable under the law?
a)
Yes
b)
No
25.
Are agents classed as suppliers of electrical equipment in the property?
a)
Yes
b)
No
26.
Are landlords classed as suppliers of electrical equipment in the property?
a)
Yes
b)
No
27.
Does the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994 cover domestic sockets?
a)
Yes
b)
No
28.
Does the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994 cover domestic plugs and adaptors?
a)
Yes
b)
No
29.
What year did the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 come into force?
a)
1988
b)
1989
30.
Which of the following are covered by the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988? TICK ALL THAT APPLY
a)
Carpets
b)
Curtains
c)
Furniture made before 1950
d)
Furniture made after March 1989
e)
Old furniture which was re-upholstered after March 1989
31.
Are suppliers of furniture and furnishings liable under the law?
a)
Yes
b)
No
32.
Are agents classed as suppliers of furniture and furnishings in the property?
a)
Yes
b)
No
33.
Are landlords classed as suppliers of furniture and furnishings in the property?
a)
Yes
b)
No
34.
Is breach of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 a criminal offence?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Yes, but if due diligence was taken, that can be used as a defence
35.
Should the risk of Legionella be assessed when letting residential property?
a)
Yes
b)
Yes, but only in blocks with 10 or more dwellings
c)
No, this regulation applies only to commercial lets such as offices
d)
No, this regulation applies only to institutions
36.
Should water be allowed to stagnate in the property’s water system?
a)
Yes
b)
No
37.
What are the water related risk levels like in most residential properties?
a)
Very high
b)
high
c)
significant
d)
low
38.
To prevent legionella, what temperature (C) should hot water be stored at?
a)
50
b)
60
c)
100
d)
legionella is not affected by temperature, chemical treatment should be used
e)
hot water should not be stored at all
39.
To prevent legionella, what precautions should be taken with the cold water tank?
a)
the tank has a covering over it to prevent spiders or insects falling in
b)
the tank is open at the top to fresh air
c)
the tank has a tight fitting lid to stop any airflow at all
d)
a chemical treatment should be used
e)
cold water should not be stored at all
40.
Do shower heads need regular cleaning to avoid a risk of legionella?
a)
Yes
b)
No
41.
Do shower heads need regular disinfecting to avoid a risk of legionella?
a)
Yes
b)
No
42.
If asbestos is discovered in a property, what needs to happen?
a)
Evacuate the tenants
b)
Demolish the property
c)
Perform a risk assessment
d)
Cover up the problem
e)
Fine the landlord
43.
Who should carry out work involving asbestos?
a)
Anyone can carry out the work provided safety equipment is used
b)
Only contractors approved and licensed for handling asbestos
c)
The landlord
d)
The tenant
e)
The agent
44.
Is asbestos a controlled waste substance?
a)
Yes
b)
No
45.
Is ACM a controlled waste substance?
a)
Yes
b)
No
46.
Can controlled waste be disposed of in the same way as other waste?
a)
Yes
b)
No, it must be disposed of as per regulations
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