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What Do You Need To Know? Following our previous news article announcing the Water Undertakers AIM Issue 3 for RPZ Valve Testers, we are raising awareness of the next key deadline for existing testers seeking to continue their WIAPS membership as an approved tester. Existing WIAPS members that hold a membership in the RPZ Valve Tester sector must complete transition training to align their
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We are pleased to share that from 1st April 2025, WaterMark, the Approved Contractor Scheme managed by Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy, will join the Water Industry Approved Plumbers' Scheme (WIAPS). This transition, managed by Water Regs UK, will streamline processes for installers and improve the protection of drinking water for consumers. Key Benefits for Installers: Avoid dual memberships,
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Following public consultation a new version of the approved installation method for RPZ valves (backflow prevention devices) or RPZ AIM for short, came into force on 1 st January 2025. The RPZ AIM sets out how to install and test RPZ valves to comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, Byelaws in Scotland. These legal requirements apply to all premises which have, or will have, a
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The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, byelaws in Scotland, apply to all premises which have, or will have, a mains water supply. The purpose of these legal requirements being to safeguard drinking water supplies by preventing contamination, waste, misuse, undue consumption and erroneous measurement. On behalf of its subscribers (water undertakers who enforce the regulations and have the
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A new Water Regs UK's survey has exposed concerning health issues among plumbers nationwide. The data highlights the challenges faced by these professionals and calls for urgent industry-wide solutions to safeguard their well-being. The survey findings reveal that a significant percentage of plumbers are grappling with various health problems. An alarming 73.2% reported joint ache, closely
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