Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 - United Utilities
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 - United Utilities
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 - United Utilities
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<strong>Water</strong> <strong>Supply</strong> (<strong>Water</strong> <strong>Fittings</strong>)<strong>Regulations</strong> <strong>1999</strong>
<strong>Water</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> GuideCeased 30/06/<strong>1999</strong>Started 01/07/<strong>1999</strong>
OverviewThe <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Supply</strong> ( <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Fittings</strong>) <strong>Regulations</strong> <strong>1999</strong> apply topremises that are supplied either directly or indirectly from aPublic <strong>Water</strong> SupplierThey apply to pipework above and below groundThey do not apply where the source of the water is solely from aprivate supplySchedule 2 provides the main guidance
Underground servicesInstallers should take care to always chose the right pipematerial for the ground conditionsUKWIR guidance document now adopted for contaminatedground
Underground services - overview
• Contaminated ground ?
Contact with contaminants
Above ground plumbing systemsDifferent fluid categories : different risksDifferent customers : different risksRisks - chemical, microbiological, taste odourOnce the risk is identified, appropriate protection to preventcontamination must be provided and maintained
Fluid CategoriesNo protectionFluid Category1 WholesomeSimple mechanical deviceMechanical device or standard airgapComplex mechanical device or highrisk air gapMaximum air gapFluid Category 2No Health HazardFluid Category 3Some Health HazardFluid Category 4Health Hazard(toxic or Chemical)Fluid Category 5Health Hazard(micro-biological or viral)
Contamination from fittings
Contamination from water storage – Several associatedrequirements<strong>Water</strong> <strong>Fittings</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> – Schedule 2 Section 7BS6700L8
Lids & wholesome water kits – non standard
• Say no more !
<strong>Water</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> Advisory Scheme - WrasWras is a body representing UK water suppliersApproval of fittings and materialsAdvice to enquirersTechnical steering groups for non standard enquirieswww.wras.co.uk
<strong>Fittings</strong> Directory• All pipe and fittings must comply with Regulation 4• How can you be confident that pipe and fittings do comply withRegulation 4• WRAS <strong>Fittings</strong> Directory• All fittings pipe and terminal fittings approved for contact with water• Available for free on WRAS web page
Overview of responsibility<strong>Regulations</strong> apply to customers who are supplied with water by a watersupplier either directly or indirectlyInstallers are required to ensure appropriate design & workmanshipUsers should ensure installations are maintained
Overview of responsibility<strong>Regulations</strong> apply to customers who are supplied with water by a watersupplier.<strong>Regulations</strong> apply even if the supply is for emergency use onlyBore Hole supplies with emergency top up or supplementing 20 cube ruleBore Hole supply usually connected into the existing Storage CisternA previous compliant installation now becomes non-compliant and a risk
Overview of responsibilityQuestions
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