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WATCH: An exclusive look at how a water fitting is tested to become an 'Approved Product'
10 Jul 2019Waterfittings, such as taps, pipes and showers, must be of an appropriate quality and standard to comply with UK water fittings regulations and byelaws, and prevent water from being contaminated – and a WRAS Approval is one way of demonstrating that a water fitting complies with this requirement. To give an insight into how water fittings are tested , The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
Spring 2019 Newsletter
29 Mar 2019page updated 15 April 2019 Welcome to the Spring 2019 newsletter. To sign up to future editions of the newsletter enrol by using the subscriber form If you have ideas for or would like to contribute to a future edition of the newsletter, please let us know by emailing – newsletter@waterregsuk.co.uk . Publications Schools, colleges & higher education establishments guidance published Did
WaterSafe Experienced Plumbers' course
27 Jan 2014WaterSafe has joined forces with a certification body to launch a new course for seasoned plumbers hoping to join the WaterSafe Installers' Scheme. The new qualification will combine practical plumbing assessments with a water regulations test aimed at determining on-the-job competency. BPEC and WaterSafe scheme organisers have been working together to devise the assessment which will give
New online guidance information
31 Mar 2023Water Regs UK is pleased to announce the launch online guidance information to replace its technical enquiry service. This informative guidance has been created to help people find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws. This information has been developed in collaboration with water companies and is intended for
Plumbers call for more support on managing customer services
31 Mar 2020• 50 per cent of plumbers believe their training should incorporate more guidance on customer services • 45 per cent believe their training should incorporate guidance on handling and avoiding customer complaints • WRAS urges plumbers to read WaterSafe’s advice and guidance on reducing customer issues New research released today reveals that plumbers believe their current training courses
Water UK and WRAS publish 'Looking After Water In Your Home'
03 Aug 2015WRAS has collaborated with Water UK to help develop 'Looking after water in your home' - a new booklet, providing advice to homeowners with properties connected to the public water supply. Water UK - the trade body for water companies in the UK - developed the document with WRAS to help homeowners keep drinking water safe inside the boundary of their homes. It offers advice and tips on how to
'Father' of Water Fittings Regulations dies
12 Jan 2016With sadness WRAS learnt of the death of Laurie Young on 8 th December 2015. With Graham Mays, Laurie wrote the WRAS Water Regulations Guide which has been of such importance and value to water inspectors and installers and users of plumbing systems in the UK by defining and explaining the requirements of the Water Fittings Regulations and Scottish Byelaws. Trained as an engineer, Laurie became
WRAS appoints Sean Hogan as chairman
12 Dec 2018WRAS appoints Sean Hogan as chairman Sean Hogan to lead scheme as Stephen Kay departs after more than ten years Kay is awarded with inaugural WRAS service award The Water Regulation Advisory Scheme ( WRAS ) has appointed Sean Hogan as its new chairman, replacing Stephen Kay. Sean brings with him extensive experience in the water industry, having served as chairman of the board of Northern
Annual Report 2014/15 published
05 Nov 2015WRAS has recently published our annual report covering the financial year 2014/2015. Key sections included and issues covered include: General information about WRAS Governance and financial performance Business plan update Subscribers' survey (satisfaction) Approved Product and Materials updates WaterSafe and WIAPS updates Summary of Water Fittings Regulation promotion Summary of how
WRAS and WaterSafe support Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
27 Oct 2015In association with the WaterSafe Installers' Scheme, WRAS is urging homeowners to be ‘lead aware’ this week to ensure their drinking water stays fresh and healthy. The call comes during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 25-31), a campaign led by the World Health Organisation to raise awareness of the devastating effects of lead worldwide. For drinking water supplies the installation of new