Module 16 Domestic Central Heating

Question 1

Where a compartment containing an OF boiler or circulator the air vents must not communicate with:

a) a private garage
b) a bedroom
c) a bed-sitting room where the input rating >14kW gross
d) bath and/or shower room
e) all of the above

Answer 1

e) all of the above

Question 2

If an OF appliance in a bedroom located compartment what additional steps should be taken?
4 of them

Answer 2

1) Self closing door
2) Draught proof door
3) Door kept shut at all times – unless access to controls required
4) Compartment must not be used for storage etc

Question 3

If a boiler or circulator is installed in an under stairs cupboard what two additional factors should be considered

Answer 3

1) Really should be RS
2) All internal surfaces 30 mins fire resistance

Question 4

What is a circulator?

Answer 4

An appliance to provide hot water to a storage vessel

Question 5

Gas fire hearth requirements – what are the minimum dimensions

M16/p20

Answer 5

A = 300mm
B = 150mm

At least 50mm above floor with a non-combust surface >12mm thick