Unvented Hot Water Systems
Part G of the Building Regulations requires those installing or servicing unvented hot water units to be competent, whilst enabling them to self certificate their work therefore omitting the need of Building Control Officers to inspect the work.
Duration
1 day
Content
- Recognise the various forms of domestic hot water systems, including unvented systems, for dwellings, small public buildings, small industrial and commercial premises.
- State the functional requirements of unvented domestic hot water storage systems and their installation requirements.
- Design a system to meet requirements, performance and safety requirements of G3.
- Describe the methods of protecting unvented hot water storage systems from excessive pressure and temperature.
- Describe and carry out the commissioning of unvented domestic hot water storage systems, including the tests necessary to establish correct working of the system.
- State and identify the causes of common faults in unvented domestic hot water storage systems and components during use and determine preventative and correct measures.
- Describe the working principles of various types of unvented hot water storage systems.
- List the procedures and demonstrate the correct method of safe electrical isolation.
- List the main sources of reference and statutory requirements and codes of practice relating to the installation, commissioning and maintenance of unvented domestic hot water storage systems.
- Assessments.
Entry Requirement
Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of hot and cold water systems and central heating systems. Students who are working towards completing an NVQ in plumbing or heating at Level 3.
Qualification
BPEC certificate valid for 5 years covering Unvented Hot Water Systems and Building Regulations Part L1.
Price
£164.50 + VAT
Reduced rate available for reassesssment
Dates
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