Self-Test B-2.2 Installation of Heating and Cooling Sources

1. What should the installer do before installing any heating or cooling equipment?
   1. Check all equipment for damage done during shipping.
   2. Get an installation permit from the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
   3. Check local codes for specific installation requirements.
   4. All of the above

    

2. The B214.1 Installation Code for Hydronic Heating is a code that has been developed specifically for use in British Columbia.
   1. True
   2. False

    

3. Installation clearances are specified by both codes and manufacturers. Why is it important to maintain clearances when installing equipment?
   1. Allows the service technician to work on the equipment without space issues
   2. Keeps the mechanical room from becoming overcrowded
   3. Allows people to walk past the equipment when going through the mechanical room
   4. Keeps the equipment from overheating

    

4. Who is allowed to work on the 120-V connection from the wall disconnect to a gas-fired heating appliance?
   1. Certified plumber only
   2. Certified B gasfitter only
   3. Certified electrician only
   4. Either a certified B gasfitter with an electrical endorsement or a certified electrician

    

5. Section 7 of the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code specifies minimum clearances from combustibles for boilers. What are the minimum clearances from the front of the boiler?
   1. 30 cm (12 in.)
   2. 60 cm (24 in.)
   3. 90 cm (36 in.)
   4. 120 cm (48 in.)

    

Answer Key: Self-Test B-2.2 is on the next page.