Understand the requirements of the cold water supplies into domestic dwellings
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- Q1When installing a new water service pipe to a property, it should normally be buried between what depths?1350mm to 1750mm350mm to 750mm135mm to 1750mm750mm to 1350mm30s
- Q2Which of the following materials is not allowed to be installed on new cold water systems?MDPEStainless steelLeadCopper30s
- Q3The pipe connecting the undertaker’s water main to the boundary stop valve is calledService mainCommunication pipeDistributing mainBranch pipe30s
- Q4Water suitable for drinking is known as?Wholesome waterRainwaterGrey waterBlack water30s
- Q5Wholesome water is fluid category352130s
- Q6The average water consumption for a household in the last twenty years is...100 litres50 litres200 litres150 litres30s
- Q7The government want new sustainable housing to reduce water consumption to...150 litres80 litres100 litres50 litres30s
- Q8Pipes below roads that deliver wholesome water to properties are calledSupply mainsWater mainsDistribution mainsFeed mains30s
- Q9The boundary stop valve is located...Externally just outside the property boundary on the pavementExternally just within the property boundary on the drivewayInternally, normally under the kitchen sinkExternally in the road30s
- Q10What is this component and what is it used forPressure reducing valve, used on high pressure incoming mains water supplyBrass filter, used with float operated valvesBrass ferrule, used to connect directly into a local mains supplyNon-return valve, used on outside taps30s
- Q11What is the maximum height a service stop valve should be above floor level150mm200mm100mm125mm30s
- Q12A local main is the property of...Water authorityBuilding inspectorLocal councilFire authority30s
- Q13What is the name of the pipe that connects the boundary stop vale to the service stop vavle inside a propertyBranch mainsService pipeCommunication pipeLocal mains30s
- Q14Which statement below is CORRECTA water supply entering a property with air vents below a suspended floor needs to be sleeved but not insulatedA water supply entering a property through a duct requires the ends to be sealedA water supply entering a property less than 750mm vertically from the external face of the building does not require insulationA water supply pipe entering a property less than 750mm below the ground does not require insulation30s
- Q15Identify the component shown in the imageInternal water meter boxBoundary water meter boxLocal mains inspection boxGroundbreaker water meter box30s
