Worksheets308 Rainwater Systems 2 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which one of the following is a style of plastic guttering?
Elsan
Mansard
Ogee
Half channel
Which one of the factors listed needs to be considered before the installation of a rainfall system?
The height and shape of the building
The type of roof covering that the property has
The roof area and direction of fall
What type of drainage system the building is connected to
How can you check a gutter and downpipe for soundness and performance?
Wait until it rains, then climb up to look
Pour water into the gutter and inspect the system for ponding and leaks
Ask the customer to let you know if they see any leaks
Join the system together before installation and inspect for leaks
What is another term for the offset from a gutter to downpipe?
Cranked turn
Direco-change
Goose neck
Swan neck
What is a common downpipe diameter?
68mm
50mm
72mm
32mm
In a rainwater system, what is the normal ratio of fall for the gutter?
1:400
1:60
1:2,000
1:600
On domestic properties, what is the maximum distance at which the facia brackets should be apart?
1.25m
1,500mm
1,000mm
1.8m
Which one of the following is an advantage of plastic guttering systems?
Flexible and low maintenance
It only requires painting every two years
Running outlet connections can be made on every elevation
Expansion is taken up in caulked joints
Which of the following is a downpipe fitting?
Slipper
Boot
Shoe
Belt
When fitting plastic guttering, where is the allowance for expansion and contraction made?
At the running outlet connections
Every 10m where there is an expansion and contraction connection
At the corner connections only
In each of the fittings
Which of the following would not determine the maintenance requirements of the rainwater systems?
The age of the system
The location of the property
The height of the gutter
Type of guttering material
If there is no facia board on the property, what bracket could be used to secure the gutter in place?
Stand-off bracket
Rafter bracket
Purlin bracket
Eave bracket
Which one of the following is not a health and safety consideration when installing cast iron guttering?
Access to install
Weight of sections
Weather conditions
Type of connection bolts
Why should a rainwater system be checked regularly and cleaned, if required?
Expansion joints need to be relocated
Plastic regularly cracks
The system can get blocked with leaves
To make sure that the flow rate from the roof is correct
If you use an online guttering calculator, apart from the roof size and number of outlets, what other information will be required?
The roof angle
The style of roof tiles
The number of roof protrusions
The height of the building
If a rubber jointing seal has dried out, what would be used to lubricate it?
Grease
Washing-up liquid
Silicon grease
Oil
What system does this diagram illustrate?
Rainwater harvesting
Rainwater conservation
Combined system
Separate system
What is this item called?
Stand-up
Stand-off
Stand-out
Stand-end
Where should a stop end outlet be installed?
In the downpipe after the first connection
At ground level at the end of the downpipe
At the mid-point of the gutter run
At the end of a gutter run
Which Building Regulations governs the installation of rainwater systems?
Part J
Part H
Part L
Part P
