The water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999 (or bylaws in Scotland) govern the design, installation and maintenance of plumbing systems, fittings and appliances that use water. London Vaillant Boiler Repairs tradesmen abide by the regulations. The laws that have been put in place are to stop the misuse, waste and also contamination of our water and come into force as soon as the water enters at your home’s service pipework. There are tasks that involve the water supply, however that must be inspected and or certified unless it is only a minor job this work really has to be carried by a professionally qualified and registered service. London Vaillant Boiler Repair use qualified people. Anyone who installs plumbing or water fittings have a legal duty to make sure that systems fall within the regulations and that water supplies are not contaminated. They must also give advance notice to their local water supplier of any alterations to the system, this includes installing a rim supply bidet, a bath that has a capacity of more than 230litres (50 gallons), shower pumps drawing more than 12litres (2 1/2 gallons) a minute, and garden watering systems. There are regulations on drainage also that are designed to protect health and safety. Before undertaking work on your soil and waste pipes or drains (except for emergency unblocking) you need to contact the building control office of your local authority. The Government have tasked water companies to police these regulations. As with the previous Supply Byelaws, water companies will carry out inspections of new and current installations to confirm the regulations are adhered to. If breaches of the regulations occur, the water company will require them to be addressed as soon as possible, but if the breach is a risk to health, the water supply to the premises could be disconnected straight away to protect the health of occupants or anyone supplied from the same public supply. It is a criminal offence to breach the regulations and offenders can be prosecuted.
