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DWI Report: Failures in homes avoidable
29 Jul 2016The nation’s water supplies are among the healthiest in the world – with 99.96 per cent passing stringent standards.However, of those which do fail, nearly a third are due to problems in people’sown homes, a report has shown. Poor plumbing practices and sub-standard fittings are among the main causes of a deterioration in the quality of drinking water, after it has been
WIAPS Education sector launched
28 Feb 2022Education membership sector is open to plumbing apprentices and to lecturers Application forms available via www.waterregsuk.co.uk Water Regs UK has launched the WIAPS Education Sector (Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme), aimed at plumbing apprentices working towards recognised qualifications or lectures teaching recognised qualifications. Water Regs UK administers WIAPS on behalf of 15
RPZ AIM version 2 January 2020
08 Jan 2020The RPZ AIM 08-01 has been updated, Issue 2 was published on 8 January 2020 ( link to AIM version 2 ). There will be a 12-month transition period, running until 7 January 2021, after which Issue 1 will no longer be recognised.
New pipe insulation app launched
06 Feb 2017The new Pipe Insulation Tool is a free, easy-to-use app for designers, installers and property owners to assess the effectiveness of insulation in delaying the freezing of water in pipes. Inputting a few key pieces of information will reveal how many hours protection you can expect from the insulation. By varying material thickness or type, you can calculate how much insulation is required for a
WRAS appoints Sean Hogan as chairman
12 Dec 2018WRAS appoints Sean Hogan as chairman Sean Hogan to lead scheme as Stephen Kay departs after more than ten years Kay is awarded with inaugural WRAS service award The Water Regulation Advisory Scheme ( WRAS ) has appointed Sean Hogan as its new chairman, replacing Stephen Kay. Sean brings with him extensive experience in the water industry, having served as chairman of the board of Northern
Notification campaign launch
17 Aug 2016WRAS, the UK’s leading water regulations body, is urging anyone planning plumbing work to make sure they know the ‘water law’ before they start. Many water companies are supporting the initiative with localised campaigns. In many cases, work on new and existing plumbing systems, and some types of water installations, needs to be notified to, and approved by, the local water supplier before it can
Spring 2016 Newsletter
30 Mar 2016Welcome to the Spring 2018 newsletter. To sign up to future editions of the newsletter enrol by using the subscriber form If you have ideas for or would like to contribute to a future edition of the newsletter, please let us know by emailing – newsletter@waterregsuk.co.uk . Installer news Reduced Pressure Zone tester data refreshed Ready for the RPZ Approved Installation Method (AIM)
Meet Water Regs UK
01 Apr 2021The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) has separated its subscriptions and approvals activities into two separate businesses, Water Regs UK and the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS). The move follows an internal review and a series of in-depth surveys of members, stakeholders and subscribers. The findings prompted the launch of the Water Regs UK and Water Regulations Approval Scheme
Moving in for Christmas
12 Nov 2021Water Regs UK is reminding house buyers to check plumbing systems and water supplies in the rush to move into their new home before the end of the year. Experts are reporting that the process of buying a home is taking as long as 16 weeks to complete in the current property market*. With many potential house buyers still hoping to move in before Christmas, Water Regs UK is urging people not to
Devon plumbers top list of most complained about plumbers in the country
10 Jan 2023FOI request shows the councils that receive the most complaints about faulty or inadequate plumbing installations and the tradesmen that fit them. The South West region dominates the list with Devon, Wiltshire, and Dorset County councils all reporting high numbers of complaints about plumbing tradesmen. Consumers are urged to use qualified and approved plumbers when getting work done in their