Plumbing – Communication Exam Questions with Verified Answers
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Course
Plumbing
Institution
Plumbing
Health and safety inspector... - Answer-- Usually works for the HSE but can be employed by the Local Authority .
- Can arrive unannounced to ensure health and safety law is being implemented by the building contractor.
Building control officer (BCO)... - Answer-- Works for Local Authority in th...
Plumbing – Communication Exam
Questions with Verified Answers
Health and safety inspector... - Answer-- Usually works for the HSE but can be
employed by the Local Authority .
- Can arrive unannounced to ensure health and safety law is being implemented by the
building contractor.
Building control officer (BCO)... - Answer-- Works for Local Authority in the planning
office and makes sure Building Regulations are being observed in planning and
construction.
- Has power to reject plans but can also offer advice.
- Visits site at different stages and finally signs off work.
Water inspector... - Answer-- Employed by the water undertaker.
- Key role is to reduce risk of contamination in the public water supply.
- Enforces Water Regulations by randomly inspecting occupied properties and all new
builds.
- May also inspect in cases of contamination or problems.
Electrical services inspector... - Answer-- Employed by the local electricity supplier.
- Inspects new electrical installations to ensure they comply with all IEE wiring
regulations.
OUTCOME 2 - Answer-
Data Protection Act - Answer-This gives everyone the right to know what information is
being held about them and makes sure the data is handled properly.
Freedom of Information Act - Answer-Allows access to the information about you.
Mandatory Regulations - Answer-- Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations
- Gas (installation and use) Regulations
- Building Regulations
What does BSI stand for? - Answer-British Standards Institute.
British Standards approved documents - Part A - Answer-Structure (notching and
drilling of joists)
British Standards approved documents - Part F - Answer-Ventilation
, British Standards approved documents - Part G - Answer-Sanitation, hot water safety
and water efficiency (G3 states water must not exceed 1000C)
British Standards approved documents - Part H - Answer-Drainage and waste disposal
British Standards approved documents - Part J - Answer-Combustion appliances and
fuel storage systems
British Standards approved documents - Part L - Answer-Conservation of fuel and
power (SEDBUK and primary pipework insulation next to cylinder of 1m)
British Standards approved documents - Part P - Answer-Electrical safety
Building Regulations part L - Conservation of fuel and power in... - Answer-L1a - New
dwellings
L1b - Existing dwellings
L2a - New buildings other than dwellings
L2b - Existing buildings other than dwellings
Building Regulations part P - Answer-- Under this regulation you do not, as a plumber,
have to be part P qualified to replace a like-for-like component, unless it is in a danger
zone.
- A danger zone is within a bathroom, kitchen or outhouse.
Manufacturers guidance must be followed or... - Answer-- Warrantee could be void
- Installation could be dangerous
- You could be inadvertently breaking a regulation
Job specification - Answer-A description of the installation being quoted for, containing
the materials and appliances.
Working drawings - Answer-These are plans, elevations and details needed by the
contractor - along with the specification - to enable them to carry out the work.
Work programme - Answer-This shows the progress of the work on site, indicating a
clear start and finish date for each of the trades and the activities they should be doing
(time-activity).
Page 19 - Answer-
Delivery note - Answer-Lists the type and quantity of materials delivered to site and
needs to be checked when the delivery is made. It is only signed if correct. A copy is
retained.
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