Installation
[Regulations/Byelaws 4(3), 4(4), 4(5) & 4(6)]
Please note: these FAQs are informational only
The information published here is intended to illustrate how compliance with the water fittings regulations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, byelaws in Scotland may be achieved.
General Installation FAQs
- What should be considered when designing a plumbing system?
- What should be considered when selecting and installing pipework
- Do water fittings have to be labelled?
- How do you find out what the system maximum operating pressure is?
- What are the temperatures requirements for cold water distribution?
- Can joints and water fittings which have specific operational functions be concealed?
- Why do you have to install servicing valves and drain taps?
- Why do customers need their own stop valve?
- Does the local water undertaker need to know is there is an alternative water source at a premises?
- Can mains water supplies be connected to installations also supplied by another alternative source of water?
- When does schedule 2 paragraph 2 not apply?
- What is meant by a 'dead leg'?
- Do 'dead legs' have to be removed?
- Pressure testing of pipework – recommendations made in BS EN 806
- How close can water pipes be laid to other services?
Specific Installation FAQs
- What are the key design requirements for a trough or animal drinking bowl
- When are appliances incorporating pumps of concern?
- How should cold water storage cisterns be installed?
- How should a drinking water tap be installed?
- How should hot water systems be installed?
- How should pipework be installed?
- How should underground water storage be installed?
- How should wastewater and chemical emptying points be installed?
Some of the relevant Regulations/Byelaws
Regulation/Byelaw 4(3) & (4) links to Schedule 2 which sets specific installation requirements.
Regulation/Byelaw 4(5) & (6) requires water fittings to be installed in a workmanlike manner.
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