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WaterSafe Experienced Plumbers' course
27 Jan 2014WaterSafe has joined forces with a certification body to launch a new course for seasoned plumbers hoping to join the WaterSafe Installers' Scheme. The new qualification will combine practical plumbing assessments with a water regulations test aimed at determining on-the-job competency. BPEC and WaterSafe scheme organisers have been working together to devise the assessment which will give
Water Regs UK issues reminder on water efficiency as energy costs soar
19 Jul 2022Water Regs UK is reminding installers that providing water saving advice to customers is more important than ever, with energy bills rising and the cost-of-living crisis causing people to feel the pinch. Julie Spinks, Managing Director of Water Regs UK, says: “The cost of energy to use and heat water has reached an all-time high, so the more efficiently we manage our water use, the less of a
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
Water UK and WRAS publish 'Looking After Water In Your Home'
03 Aug 2015WRAS has collaborated with Water UK to help develop 'Looking after water in your home' - a new booklet, providing advice to homeowners with properties connected to the public water supply. Water UK - the trade body for water companies in the UK - developed the document with WRAS to help homeowners keep drinking water safe inside the boundary of their homes. It offers advice and tips on how to
RPZ AIM version 2 January 2020
08 Jan 2020The RPZ AIM 08-01 has been updated, Issue 2 was published on 8 January 2020 (link to AIM version 2). There will be a 12-month transition period, running until 7 January 2021, after which Issue 1 will no longer be recognised.
Businesses urged to take caution with plumbing work before re-opening premises
15 May 2020As many of the UK’s businesses consider reopening their doors, the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) is encouraging business and property owners to consider the risks posed by their water systems sooner rather than later, to avoid health risks. The restrictions placed on people and businesses to restrict the spread of Covid-19 since mid-March have meant many premises have been left
80% of Brits wasting water regularly
15 Aug 2019New study shows 8 in 10 Brits guilty of committing at least one water wasting habit Findings uncover most common water wasting habits Soaring temperatures likely to see increased water usage WRAS is urging customers to change one small habit to help save water 80%of Brits admit to committing at least one water-wasting habit regularly. One in five (21%) still leaves the tap running when
Water Regs UK retires the Water Regulations Guide
20 Mar 2024Water Regs UK has announced the launch of its new guidance online, marking the retirement of the Water Regulations Guide. This is the most significant change in guidance for more than twenty years and aims to provide more accessible, up-to-date information to help everyone comply with the water fittings regulations and byelaws. These regulations aim to protect drinking water supplies by setting
How approved plumbers see work changing after the pandemic
14 Jul 2020A survey of approved plumbers by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme ( WRAS ) has shown how they see the Covid-19 pandemic impacting the industry in the long term. Two thirds (68%) of those surveyed said things will change forever after the pandemic ends, with over half (59%) saying they expect social distancing and more stringent hygiene practices to continue indefinitely. The pandemic has also
WATCH: WRAS launches useful video on backflow prevention
15 Jan 2021WATCH: WRAS LAUNCHES USEFUL VIDEO ON BACKFLOW PREVENTION The Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS)has launched a new, informative video on preventing and identifying backflow in common domestic scenarios. Backflow is water moving in the wrong direction within a plumbing system. The video, which is live on the WRAS website and social media channels covers key information such as when backflow