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. These laws are put in place to prevent the misuse, waste and contamination of water and apply from the point at which water enters at your home’s service pipe. There is work, 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 like London Vaillant Boiler Repair plumbers who work in abeyance of these rules and regulations and issue guarantees for all the work that they complete. Owners, occupiers and anyone who installs plumbing or water fittings have a legal duty to ensure that systems meet the regulations and that water supplies are not contaminated. They must also give advance notification to their local water supplier of the various alterations to the system, including installation of the a rim supply bidet, a bath with a capacity of more than 230litres (50 gallons), shower pumps drawing more than 12litres (2 1/2 gallons) a minute, and garden watering systems. Your local water supplier will provide you with the relevant information about other notifiable works, inspection requirements and possible certification for new work and for major alterations.Drainage.The building regulations on drainage 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. London Vaillant Boiler Repairs tradesmen work within these rules and regulations.
