Where the water fittings regulations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, byelaws in Scotland apply advanced notice is required for most types of proposed plumbing work.
Subject to sufficient details of the proposed installation being submitted with the Notification, the Water undertakers will risk assess the Notification and would respond within 10 working days. The Response may be:
In the case of RPZ valves, where consent is granted, it will always be conditional that the valve is properly maintained.
Failure to comply with any defined conditions of consent may result in the water undertaker taking enforcement action which may include temporarily disconnecting the fitting or disconnection of the water supply to the premises.
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.
