There are no legal restrictions on who can remove an RPZ valve. But anyone removing one should be competent to do so, for example an approved contractor, and the alteration be in compliance with the requirements of the water fittings regulations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, byelaws in Scotland.
The local water undertaker is also required to be notified
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.
