Backflow Protection FAQs

Schedule 2 paragraphs 2, 14 & 15 [Regulation/Byelaw 3]


Please note: these FAQs are informational only

The information published here is intended to illustrate how compliance with the water fittings regulations in England, Wales and Northern Irelandbyelaws in Scotland may be achieved.


Regulators Specification for backflow

Approved by the Regulators, this is one of three Regulator’s Specifications. It provides descriptions defining different forms of backflow prevention and the level as well as type of protection they provide. It does not however set performance requirements; these are detailed in the Regulators Specification for fittings or appropriate British Standard.

General Backflow Protection FAQs


Specific Installation Backflow Protection FAQs

 

 Some of the relevant Regulations/Byelaws

  • Backflow protection: Schedule 2 paragraphs 2 and 14 set backflow protection requirements for specific installations, paragraph 15 the requirements for preventing contamination as a result of backflow.

 

 


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