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The detailed requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales are scheduled within 18 separate headings, each designated by a letter (Part A to Part S), and covering aspects such as workmanship, adequate materials, structure, waterproofing and weatherisation, fire safety and means of escape, sound isolation, ventilation, safe (potable) water, protection from falling, drainage ...
A new British Standard (2020) gives recommendations and guidance on the development of a Water Safety Plan (WSP). The standard is intended to be used as a code of practice to demonstrate current good practice and compliance. BS 8680:2020 Water quality. Water safety plans. Code of practice [7]
Water safety refers to the procedures, precautions and policies associated with safety in, on, and around bodies of water, where there is a risk of injury or drowning. It has applications in several occupations, sports and recreational activities.
The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) was a company that provided a range of services around UK drinking water safety. Since 2021, the company and its services were split into two entities; [1] WaterRegsUK and Water Regulations Approval Scheme with the latter keeping the WRAS logo and an approvals process for water fittings.
The Water Act 2003 (c 37) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The report Taking Water Responsibly, published in March 1999, ... Code of Conduct;
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 are regulations imposed on the England and Wales water industry by statutory instrument. The regulations were signed jointly by Michael Meacher , Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions and Jon Owen Jones , Parliamentary Under - Secretary of State for Wales .
The Water Resources Act was introduced in December 1991 along with four other pieces of legislation (Water Industry Act 1991, Land Drainage Act 1991, Statutory Water Act 1991 and the Water (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991) whose combined purpose was to consolidate existing water legislation, which was previously spread out over 20 separate pieces of legislation.
UK water quality is generally high, since large new investments were made following the EU Drinking Water Quality Directive 1998, requiring water is "wholesome and clean". [36] Ofwat is required to issue enforcement orders under the Water Industry Act 1991 section 18 to uphold drinking quality standards, rather than being content with ...