Concealed pipework
If the installation of the pipework is notifiable, under regulation 5 of the water fittings regulations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, byelaws in Scotland, installation advice required should be provided as part of the notification process.
If the installation of the pipework is not notifiable there remains a legal obligation for the premises owner or occupier to ensure the plumbing work is fully compliant with the water fittings regulations, byelaws in Scotland. To assist installers water undertakers and Water Regs UK publish installation guidance on a range of topics including information on schedule 2 paragraph 7: please refer to the local water undertaker’s or Water Regs UK websites for further details.
For further information contact the local water undertaker.
Uncontrolled if downloaded. This is informative, non-statutory guidance and intended for general guidance purposes only; it is subject to change.
Compliance with this information should not be relied upon as guaranteeing no enforcement action will be taken by water undertakers. Water Regs UK accepts no liability for loss, indirect or consequential loss arising from or in connection with this guidance document.
