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E. Specialist: HVACR – heating and plumbing services A free question from our original HS&E HAPS practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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A school needs a new gas boiler fitted in its plant room.

Who may do the gas work?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Whoever quotes the lowest price for the job
  2. B. A qualified Gas Safe registered engineer
  3. C. The school caretaker, if they have done it before
  4. D. Any heating apprentice, working alone
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Choose on registration and qualification, not price.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says in workplaces such as schools, work on gas fittings must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer qualified for that work.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Schools need a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Schools need a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

Explanation

In schools, shops, offices and homes, gas work must be done by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

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