Question 1

What is commercial plumbing maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Commercial plumbing maintenance is the periodic upkeep of a business’s plumbing system in order to ensure it runs properly.

Question 2

How often should commercial plumbing maintenance be booked?

Accepted Answer

Commercial plumbing maintenance should be booked once every six months or when there’s a problem; whichever comes first.

Question 3

What is civil plumbing?

Accepted Answer

Civil plumbing involves the construction and connection of water, sewer and stormwater systems throughout civil structures, such as bridges, tunnels, roads and more.

Question 4

What is civil drainage?

Accepted Answer

Civil drainage are drains—stormwater, sewer, etc.—that are used in public spaces such as roads to ensure excess water is removed from the space and prevents flooding.

Question 5

What is a recycled water system?

Accepted Answer

A recycled water system takes wastewater and treats it until it’s suitable for reuse.

Question 6

What are earthworks?

Accepted Answer

Earthworks is the general name for a variety of construction techniques that use earth, sand, gravel or rocks to stabilise slopes, create foundations and form embankments.

Question 7

What is site preparation?

Accepted Answer

Site preparation is the process that is undertaken to ready a site for a construction project. The objective of this process is to ensure that the site is safe and meets all the requirements of the project.

Question 8

How often do stormwater drains need to be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

To ensure optimal performance, stormwater drains should be cleaned twice a year.

Question 9

What is a stormwater drain?

Accepted Answer

A stormwater drain is a pipe or channel designed to carry away excess rain and surface water from streets, car parks and other urban areas.

Question 10

What is a fire safety system?

Accepted Answer

A fire safety system is a device that’s used in a building to either warn people of a fire, restrict the spread of fire or extinguish a fire.

Question 11

What are the two systems of fire protection?

Accepted Answer

The two types of fire protection are active fire protection (AFP) and passive fire protection (PFP). Active fire protection is about detecting, stopping and escaping fire, whereas passive is about containing the fire and preventing it from spreading.

Question 12

How do I know what size septic tank I need?

Accepted Answer

The size of septic tank you need depends on the size and number of people living in your home. The type of tank you’re using can also be a factor. Standards Australia have issued guidance about septic tank size and states that a 4-6 bedroom house must have a tank with a minimum capacity of 4,500 litres

Question 13

How often do septic tanks have to be pumped out?

Accepted Answer

Periodically pumping out the septic tank is important for maintenance and to ensure it continues to perform well. Most septic tanks need to be pumped out every 2-5 years but this can vary. For smaller households, the septic tank might need less frequent pump outs, for example once every 8 years.

Question 14

What are the warning signs of septic system failure?

Accepted Answer

Your septic system might be failing if you see water and sewage coming from your drains, sinks, and toilets. You’re also likely to notice an unpleasant odour. Another common sign is pools of water around the septic tank or bright and lush grass growing around it. Septic system failure is usually caused by either poor system design or a lack of maintenance.

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