The Water Fittings Regulations
introduce 'Approved Contractors' (approved plumbers)
who do work that complies with the Water Fittings
Regulations. All 'Approved Plumbers' undertake
to work to the terms of the Water Industry
Approved Plumbers Scheme (WIAPS).
Peace
of mind for customers We advise our customers to use 'Approved Plumbers'
for their plumbing work, for added peace of mind.
Approved Plumbers are allowed to carry out some
work on behalf of customers without giving notice,
and where necessary they will give notice on customers
behalf. Customers are assured that Approved Plumbers
are bound to work in compliance with the Regulations
and on completion they will provide customers and
the Water Company with a certificate confirming
that the work done complies with the Regulations.
Building
a network of Approved Plumbers: The current network of Approved Plumbers is
small but growing, since the scheme was launched
in April 2000. We advise you seek several quotes
for work and to use a plumber who is a member of
a National Trade Association ie Institute Of Plumbing
(IOP), Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
(APHC) etc. To find a local approved plumber visit
the www.WRAS.co.uk
site or telephone WRAS (01495 248454). The WRAS
directory is currently small but growing.
More
information and the application pack: Plumbers wishing to become Approved Plumbers
should ask the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
(WRAS) on 01495 248454 for an application
pack. Or you can click
here to go to their web site. Please click
on the link below to download a leaflet about how
becoming 'Approved' can help plumbers. Plumber
- Get More Business, Get Approved (PDF 1.60MB)
Please use
the index below to find specific information on the Water
Fittings Regulations:
