It is not compulsory to use someone who belongs to an approved contractor scheme to test RPZ valves. However, the local water undertaker has to be satisfied a tester is competent.
If the RPZ tester used is not a scheme member it is likely the local water undertaker will require further information before accepting the test report submitted by them as valid. For example, the tester will be likely to be asked to demonstrate:
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.
