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Meet Water Regs UK
01 Apr 2021The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) has separated its subscriptions and approvals activities into two separate businesses, Water Regs UK and the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS). The move follows an internal review and a series of in-depth surveys of members, stakeholders and subscribers. The findings prompted the launch of the Water Regs UK and Water Regulations Approval Scheme
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%)
Rogue plumbers cost UK homeowners £2.6bn
27 Jan 2014Following new research which reveals that Brits have spent a whopping £2.6 billion in the last year fixing plumbing disasters, WaterSafe is warning homeowners about the costly risks of using a dodgy tradesperson. According to the survey of 2,000 consumers, a shocking two thirds (69%) admit they choose their plumber on cost alone without worrying if they are registered with an approved
Householders urged to be more careful when choosing a plumber
17 Dec 202123% of householders have been unhappy with work carried out by a plumber 44% of those people said the plumber couldn’t fix the problem 23% said the plumber had even caused further damage Plumbing problems can increase during Winter and plumbers will be in high demand Water Regs UK says using an approved contractor scheme provides peace of mind to householders who need help UK householders
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
Breaking news: voluntary interim agreement
19 Dec 2019Defra has announced it is content with a voluntary interim agreement, proposed by the BMA and water companies, regarding the backflow protection arrangements in newly installed WCs. The agreement comes into force on 1st January 2020 for a period of six months ( click to view )
Autumn 2017 Newsletter
24 Aug 2017Welcome to the Autumn 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 Water competition arrives in England The Regulators' view on domestic plumbing WaterSafe moving
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
Spring 2018 Newsletter
24 Apr 2018Welcome to the Spring 2018 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 District heating systems and the Water Fittings Regulations and Byelaws Case study Strawberry pink
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