Water Regulations Training
To join WIAPS, you must hold a certificate in Water Regulations Knowledge.
Plumbing Installers
Plumbing installers require a Water Regulations Knowledge certificate which covers all aspects of the regulations. Listed below are providers recognised by WIAPS, you may need to search their websites to find your nearest training centre.
Providers of recognised Water Regulations Knowledge training for plumbing installers
The following providers offer full water regulations knowledge training.
Qualification Title | Certification / Training providers |
Knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (WR23-1) | Blue Flame Certification - www.blueflamecertification.com/about/assessments/ |
Water Regulations (WR2) | Cert-ain Certification Ltd - cert-ain.com/water-regulations.html |
Water Regulations (YYYY/WR)* *Year can be from 2023 | |
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 The Water Supply (Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014 The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (WRWB) | |
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (WREG) | ERS - erscert.co.uk/courses/water/water-supply-water-fitting-regulations/ |
Water Regulations (LCWR-23) | LCL Awards - lclawards.co.uk/qualifications/sectors/plumbing/ |
Course in Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 for Plumbers | Water Regs UK - Tel: 01495 98 30 10 email: wiaps@waterregsuk.co.uk Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water - Tel: 01792 841572 email WaterRegulations@dwrcymru.com website: dwrcymru.com/en/help-advice/water-regulations/watersafe-plumbers |
The full Water Regulations Knowledge certificate can be used, as part of the qualifications criteria for Approved Plumber membership.
These certificates can also be used for membership to the following sector schemes, External Services (Groundworkers), Catering Equipment Installers and Point of Use Installers.