215 ppt 1 Hot Water System Regulations Quiz

Which regulation should be followed when designing and installing a hot water system?

• The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999

• The Electrical Safety Regulations 2005

• The Gas Safety Regulations 2010

• The Fire Safety Regulations 2008

Which part of the Building Regulations is relevant to hot water systems?

• Part A

• Part L

• Part C

• Part D

What is recommended to follow for installations in hot water systems ?

• Guides to good practice

• Manufacturers instructions

• Unverified online forums

• Personal intuition

Match the following systems with their components.

• Hot water cylinder fed by a CWSC

• Localised system

• Water cylinder has a balanced feed.

• Unvented system

• Under sink water heater

• Centralised system

• Combi boiler

• Vented system

Which system type includes "Electric" heaters at individual points?

• Localised system

• Centralised system

• Thermal store

• Gas storage

What type of hot water system are cylinders with CWSC's tank systems classified as?

• Closed vented

• Open vented

• Sealed system

• Pressurized system

In what type of properties are hot water cylinders with cold water storage tanks commonly found?

• New properties

• Older properties

• Commercial properties

• Industrial properties

What type of valve can be used as an alternative to a full-way gate valve in a direct system?

• Check valve

• Lever type spherical ball valve

• Pressure valve

• Needle valve

What is the main function of the CWSC in a direct system?

• To store cold water

• To circulate hot water

• To filter impurities

• To reduce pressure

What is the typical location of the heat source in an old direct system?

• In the attic

• Behind a solid fuel fire

• Under the sink

• Next to the CWSC