Get Approved - how do I join?
In this section you can find out more about WIAPS, with details of how to join
WIAPS is the largest of the four UK Approved Contractors’ Schemes. WIAPS is administered by Water Regs UK on behalf of 18 UK water companies. It provides water industry backed accreditation to qualified plumbers and other sector workers, including groundworkers.
Benefits
No prior notification required for some work
Customer reassurance you’re qualified
Promoted by local water company
Online business listing with WaterSafe
What does it cost?
Membership of WIAPS is currently free for Plumbers but fees apply for other sector schemes. These are listed in the joining information for each sector.
What are my obligations?
Every installation you undertake must comply with the Water Fittings Regulations.
As an approved contractor, you issue a certificate stating your work complies with the Regulations.
You must also make yourself available to be periodically audited by the local water company. This helps ensure high standards are maintained.
You agree to abide by WIAPS’s Terms and Conditions
How do I join?
Joining is easy. Select the sector you wish to join to find more details.
Types of membership
WIAPS operates five approved membership sectors:
Plumbers: Approved Plumbers can work on all parts of a plumbing system, from the external supply pipe right up to the kitchen and bathroom taps click here.
Groundworkers: Approved Groundworkers can work on the supply pipe (the underground pipe) supplying your property, up to the internal stop valve click here.
Catering Installers: Approved Catering Installers can install commercial kitchen equipment click here.
Point of Use Installers: Approved Point of Use Installers can install cold water chillers connected directly to the mains click here.
RPZ Valve Testers: Approved RPZ Valve Testers can commissioning and test RPZ backflow prevention valves click here.
There is also a new Education Sector which provides digital learning resources to students and lecturers.
Passport to WaterSafe
As part of your WIAPS membership, you’ll be signed up to WaterSafe at no extra cost. WaterSafe is a national register of approved contractors from all four Approved Contractors’ Schemes.*
*Membership of the WaterSafe Installers’ Scheme is open to Approved Plumbers, External Services Contractors, Catering Installers, Point of Use installers and RPZ Valve Testers.
Member resources:
The following Code of Conduct and Brand Guidelines apply to all members of WIAPS (excluding Education Sector).
There are separate terms and conditions and procedures which apply only to RPZ Valve Testers and members of the Education Sector.
Plumbers, Groundworkers, Catering Equipment Installers, Point of Use Installers: | RPZ Valve Testers: |