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Spring 2017 Newsletter
15 Mar 2017Welcome to the Spring 2017 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 . Installer News How poor plumbing is causing pollution Approved or not approved... WRAS is the question Dipping into

Moving in for Christmas
12 Nov 2021Water Regs UK is reminding house buyers to check plumbing systems and water supplies in the rush to move into their new home before the end of the year. Experts are reporting that the process of buying a home is taking as long as 16 weeks to complete in the current property market*. With many potential house buyers still hoping to move in before Christmas, Water Regs UK is urging people not to

Changes to RPZ AIM announced
10 Jan 2020CHANGES TO RPZ APPROVED INSTALLATION METHOD ANNOUNCED Free training on the new AIM to be offered to all RPZ testers who are listed on the WRAS website The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme ( WRAS ) has confirmed changes to the Approved Installation Method (AIM) for Type BA devices (RPZ valves), Issue 2 of AIM 08-01. The changes come after a comprehensive review by the water industry, which has

Plumbers call for training updates
05 Oct 2020UK plumbers want their industry training to be updated to cover off a broader spectrum of topics and include periodic refresher training and auditing, according to research released by the Water Regulatory Advisory Scheme (WRAS). The study found that 91 per cent of approved plumbers believe it should be mandatory for plumbers to undertake water fittings regulations training. In terms of water
Regulation 4(1)(a) guidance
29 Dec 2020The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, the Water Supply (Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014 and the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 impose a legal duty not to install water fittings unless they satisfy the requirements specified in Regulation/Byelaw 4. That is to say are of an appropriate quality and standard; suitable for the circumstances in

A third of plumbers cite cashflow as biggest concern during pandemic
15 Jun 2020A survey* of plumbers by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme ( WRAS ) has shown the true impact of Covid-19 on the industry. A third (30%) of those surveyed said cashflow was their biggest concern since the pandemic began, above worries about a family member getting ill (26%) and returning to business post lockdown (19%). These findings show just how hard lockdown restrictions have hit plumber

"OK Google, find me a plumber" One in five homeowners find plumbers online
26 Sep 2019Water companies are last on list of places to find a plumbing professional Family and friends are most popular choice for more than half of Brits WRAS urges people to check plum bers are approved, regardless of how they are found Brits are shunning trusted and approved sources when searching for a plumber,according to new research. Just under 5 percent (4.65%) would go to their water
Devon plumbers top list of most complained about plumbers in the country
10 Jan 2023FOI request shows the councils that receive the most complaints about faulty or inadequate plumbing installations and the tradesmen that fit them. The South West region dominates the list with Devon, Wiltshire, and Dorset County councils all reporting high numbers of complaints about plumbing tradesmen. Consumers are urged to use qualified and approved plumbers when getting work done in their

Britain becoming a nation of 'Don't Do It Yourselfers'
15 Aug 201918-24 year old adults lack basic repair skills, from fixing squeaky hinges to replacing light fixtures Only 1 in 3 know how to bleed a radiator Over 55's most capable of home repairs Young Brits have low basic home repair skills, according to new research. Less than a third (31%) of 18-24 year olds know how to how to change a light fitting, compared to 60% of over 55s. Just over a third (37%)
Defra is consulting
02 Sep 2022Consultation on UK Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Defra has launched its consultation seeking views on their plans to introduce mandatory water efficiency labelling across all UK nations. Defra propose to label water using products such as taps, showers, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines. The consultation sets out the: proposed approach products covered by the label label design