RPZ FAQs: General
An RPZ valve is installed at premises I am responsible for, what do I need to know?
If there is an RPZ valve installed at a premises you are responsible for, the things you need to do include:
- Familiarise yourself with the RPZ AIM
- Make sure the local water undertaker has been notified the valve exists and has granted consent and familiarise yourself with the conditions of consent
- Confirm the valve has been installed and tested in accordance with the AIM and the conditions of consent issued by the local water undertaker
- Ensure the valve is ‘in test’ – it has been tested within the timeframe specified in the condition of consent, by a competent tester, and meets the required standard
- Make certain a copy of the test report has been sent to the local water undertaker within the required timescales
- As part of your maintenance procedures consider maintaining a technical file
- Notify the local water undertaker if you plan on any alterations to the plumbing on site including removing, relocating or replacing the RPZ valve