Unit 315 session 1a Water regs
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The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 controls the installation of water systems.
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The water fittings regulations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, byelaws in Scotland are legal requirements which apply to all premises which have, or will have, a mains water supply, even it is only a backup supply.
An important item of public health legislation, their purpose is to protect drinking water supplies.
Their objective is to prevent contamination, misuse, waste, undue consumption or erroneous measurement of water.
They do this by setting legal requirements for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of water fittings, including water-using appliances.
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Click on the link to the waterRegs UK website below and answer the questions on the following slides.
Water Regs UK Limited - Approved Contractors
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Multiple Choice
What is the definition of 'approved contractor' according to the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999?
A person who has worked in the water industry for over 10 years.
A person who is a member of a water organisation.
A person who has completed a plumbing course.
A person who is a member of one of the four approved contractor schemes.
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Match
Match the following fluid categories with their descriptions.
Fluid Category 1
Fluid Category 3
Fluid Category 5
Fluid Category 2
Represents a negligible health hazard.
Represents a slight health hazard due to the presence of substances of low toxicity.
Represents a serious health hazard due to the concentration of pathogenic organisms.
Represents a significant health hazard due to the presence of toxic substances.
Represents a negligible health hazard.
Represents a slight health hazard due to the presence of substances of low toxicity.
Represents a serious health hazard due to the concentration of pathogenic organisms.
Represents a significant health hazard due to the presence of toxic substances.
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Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a 'temperature relief valve' in a water system?
To increase water pressure
To prevent backflow
To discharge fluid at a specified temperature
To filter impurities from water
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Multiple Choice
According to Regulation 5, what must a person do before installing a water fitting for certain operations?
Submit a water quality report
Begin work immediately
Notify the water undertaker and obtain consent
Hire an approved contractor
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Multiple Choice
What is the minimum internal water pressure a water fitting must withstand according to Paragraph 5?
Twice the maximum operational pressure
Equal to the maximum operational pressure
Half the maximum operational pressure
1.5 times the maximum operational pressure
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Dropdown
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Multiple Choice
Which regulation states that no person shall install a water fitting in a manner that causes waste or contamination?
Regulation 3
Regulation 10
Regulation 7
Regulation 12
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Multiple Choice
What must be included in a notification to a water undertaker according to Regulation 5?
A map of the local water supply
A certificate of water quality
A description of the proposed work and location
A list of all water fittings in the premises
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Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a 'backflow prevention device'?
To increase water flow
To prevent contamination from backflow
To enhance water taste
To reduce water temperature
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Multiple Choice
What is required for a water fitting to be considered of appropriate quality and standard?
It must be installed by a certified plumber
It must conform to a British Standard or equivalent
It must be made of plastic
It must be painted blue
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Multiple Choice
What is the consequence of contravening Regulation 3 or 6?
Mandatory retraining
A warning from the water undertaker
A fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale
Temporary suspension of water supply
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Drag and Drop
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Multiple Choice
What must be done to a water system before it is first used according to Paragraph 13?
It must be painted
It must be tested, flushed, and disinfected
It must be insulated
It must be registered with the local authority
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Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a 'servicing valve'?
To shut off water flow for maintenance
To measure water quality
To increase water temperature
To enhance water pressure
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Multiple Choice
What is required for a water fitting to be installed in a 'workmanlike manner'?
It must be installed within 24 hours
It must be installed by two people
It must conform to an approved specification
It must be painted
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 controls the installation of water systems.
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