Water Regulations in Brief

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ISBN: 9781856176286 | 1856176282
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Copyright: 11/4/2009

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Water Regulations in Brief is a unique reference book, providing all the information needed to comply with the regulations, in an easy to use, full colour format.Crucially, unlike other titles on this subject, this book doesn't just cover the Water Regulations, it also clearly shows how they link in with the Building Regulations, Water Bylaws and the Wiring Regulations, providing the only available complete reference to the requirements for water fittings and water systems.Structured in the same logical, time saving way as the author's other bestselling '.in Brief' books, Water Regulations in Brief will be a welcome change to anyone tired of wading through complex, jargon heavy publications in search of the information they need to get the job done. * Clear, precise reference for UK water regulations and standards, no need to search through many publications to gain the information you need * Topic based presentation of the content links related areas of working practice for ease of reference * An informal writing style maximises accessibility, avoiding legal jargon and complex regulations definitions, for quick understanding and clarity

Preface	p. xiii
About the Author	p. xxiii

Introduction	p. 3
Rain	p. 5
How will climate change affect water?	p. 5
What about drinking water?	p. 6
Where is the Earth's freshwater located?	p. 7
Potable water	p. 7
What about contamination of drinking water?	p. 8
Water pollution	p. 9
Drainage	p. 9
Sewerage and storm water treatment works	p. 10
Rivers	p. 10
What about the water industry?	p. 10
What problems do the water companies have to contend with?	p. 11
Saltwater	p. 11
Ice and snow	p. 11
Weathering	p. 11
Typical requirements: weather and precipitation	p. 12
What is the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme?	p. 12
What are the Water Regulations?	p. 16
What is the aim of the Regulations/Bye-laws?	p. 16
How do the Regulations affect you?	p. 17
What is their content?	p. 17
What are the essential requirements?	p. 20
Installation of water fittings	p. 20
Notification by persons proposing to install a water fitting	p. 20
Contractor's certificate	p. 21
Enforcement	p. 22
Approval of the water undertaker	p. 22
Penalty for contravening Regulations/Bye-laws	p. 22
Inspections, measurements and tests	p. 23
Relaxation of requirements	p. 23
Disputes	p. 23
What are the fluid categories?	p. 23
What are the mandatory requirements for water fittings?	p. 29
General	p. 29
Design and installation	p. 30
Prevention of cross-connection to unwholesome water	p. 31
Backflow prevention	p. 32
Cold water storage cisterns	p. 32
Hot water heating services	p. 33
Water closets and flushing devices	p. 35
Baths, sinks, showers and taps	p. 37
Washing machines, dishwashers and other appliances	p. 38
Water intended for outside use	p. 38
Testing installations	p. 38
What are the Building Regulations?	p. 40
Building legislation	p. 40
What happens if I contravene any of these requirements?	p. 40
What about civil liability?	p. 41
Who polices the Act?	p. 41
Building Regulations	p. 41
What is the purpose of the Building Regulations?	p. 42
What building work is covered by the Building Regulations?	p. 42
Are there any exemptions from Building Regulations?	p. 42
What about planning permission and Building Regulations approval?	p. 43
How is my building work evaluated for conformance with the Building Regulations?	p. 43
What about water supplies?	p. 44
What happens if there is more than one property?	p. 44
Can I ask the local authority to provide me with a supply of water?	p. 44
What about plumbing?	p. 45
What happens if the plans mean building over an existing sewer, etc.?	p. 45
What about the buildings and drainage to buildings in Inner London?	p. 45
What are approved documents and technical handbooks?	p. 47
How do the requirements of the Building Regulations affect water services?	p. 47
Site preparation	p. 49
Resistance to moisture	p. 49
Protection against sound within a dwelling-house, etc.	p. 49
Sanitary conveniences and washing facilities	p. 49
Bathrooms	p. 50
Drainage and waste disposal	p. 50
Rainwater drainage	p. 50
Foul water drainage	p. 51
Separate systems of drainage	p. 51
Wastewater treatment systems and cesspools	p. 51
Building over sewers	p. 52
Hot water storage	p. 52
Conservation of fuel and power	p. 52
Performance tests	p. 53
Electrical earthing	p. 53

Meeting the Requirements of the Building Regulations	p. 57
Compliance	p. 57
Materials and workmanship	p. 58
What materials can I use?	p. 58
Technical specifications	p. 59
Independent certification schemes	p. 59
Standards and technical approvals	p. 59
European pre-standards	p. 60
Design and Installation	p. 61
What are the mandatory requirements for water fittings?	p. 62
What are the mandatory requirements from the Building Regulations?	p. 62
Water fittings	p. 63
Building Regulations: environment	p. 65
Building Regulations: ventilation	p. 67
Building Regulations: energy	p. 67
Building Regulations: safety	p. 68
Building Regulations: commissioning building services	p. 69
Testing installations	p. 70
Written information	p. 70
Location of an energy performance certificate	p. 70
Site Preparation	p. 71
Requirements	p. 71
Meeting the requirements	p. 73
Subsoil drainage	p. 73
Groundwater	p. 74
Surface water	p. 75
Existing drains	p. 75
Water fittings	p. 77
Drainage	p. 79
What are the rules about drainage?	p. 79
Can two buildings share the same drainage?	p. 80
What about ventilation of soil pipes?	p. 80
What happens if I need to disconnect an existing drain?	p. 80
Can I repair an existing water closet or drain?	p. 80
Can I repair an existing drain?	p. 80
Are there separate systems for drainage?	p. 81
Requirements	p. 81
Surface water drainage	p. 82
Rainwater drainage	p. 82
Wastewater drainage	p. 83
Foul water drainage	p. 83
Wastewater treatment systems and cesspools	p. 84
Existing sewers	p. 85
Septic tanks and holding tanks	p. 85
Private wastewater treatment plant or septic tank	p. 85
Solid waste storage	p. 86
Meeting the requirements	p. 86
Surface water drainage	p. 86
Rainwater drainage	p. 92
Wastewater drainage	p. 97
Foul water drainage	p. 104
Wastewater treatment systems and cesspools	p. 109
Private wastewater treatment plant or septic tank	p. 111
Drainage from sanitary facilities	p. 117
Grey water	p. 117
Solid waste storage	p. 119
Fuel storage	p. 119
Rodent control	p. 120
Drain pipes	p. 121
Ventilation	p. 127
Ventilation systems	p. 128
Passive stack ventilation	p. 128
Background ventilators	p. 130
Continuous mechanical extract	p. 130
Trickle ventilators	p. 132
Purge ventilation	p. 132
Night purge ventilation	p. 132
Requirements	p. 133
Meeting the requirements	p. 133
Floors	p. 135
Requirements	p. 135
Conservation of fuel and power	p. 135
Protection against sound within a dwelling-house, etc.	p. 135
Meeting the requirements	p. 136
General	p. 136
Moisture resistance	p. 136
Ground-supported floors exposed to moisture from the ground	p. 136
Enclosures used for drainage and/or water supply pipes	p. 136
Sanitary appliances below flood level	p. 138
Provision for washing down	p. 138
Hot water underfloor heating	p. 138
Roofs	p. 140
Requirements	p. 140
Meeting the requirements	p. 140
Precipitation	p. 140
Flat roof constructions	p. 141
Chimneys and Fireplaces	p. 144
Requirements	p. 144
Meeting the requirements	p. 144
Flashing	p. 144
Sanitary Facilities	p. 146
Requirements	p. 146
Sanitary facilities	p. 146
Water closets	p. 147
Urinals	p. 148
Bathrooms and shower facilities	p. 148
Access and facilities for disabled people	p. 149
Meeting the requirements	p. 149
Sanitary facilities	p. 149
Water closets	p. 163
Urinals	p. 168
Bathrooms and shower facilities	p. 168
Access and facilities for disabled people	p. 174
Provision of toilet accommodation	p. 183
Hot Water Storage Systems	p. 192
Requirements	p. 192
Hot water storage	p. 192
Heating and hot water system(s)	p. 192
Insulation of pipes, ducts and vessels	p. 193
Building services (non-domestic buildings)	p. 193
Health and safety	p. 193
Energy efficiency	p. 193
Commissioning of heating and hot water systems	p. 194
Information	p. 194
Meeting the requirements	p. 194
Heating and hot water systems	p. 194
Domestic hot water heating controls	p. 197
Insulation of pipes, ducts and vessels	p. 201
Unvented hot water systems
Discharge from unvented hot water storage systems	p. 204
Discharge of steam or hot water	p. 207
Solar water heating	p. 207
Solid fuel boilers	p. 208
Energy efficiency	p. 208
Work on existing buildings	p. 209
Written information	p. 210
Cold Water Storage Systems	p. 211
Requirements	p. 211
Heating Systems	p. 212
Requirements	p. 212
Meeting the requirements	p. 213
Heating appliances	p. 213
Heating systems	p. 214
Heating and hot water systems	p. 215
Hot water underfloor heating	p. 218
Heat pumps	p. 219
Boilers	p. 221
Fuel storage	p. 224
Work on existing buildings	p. 225
Efficiency and credits	p. 226
Commissioning building services	p. 229
Written information	p. 229
Metering	p. 230
Conservatories	p. 230
Acronyms and Abbreviations	p. 231
Legislation and Standards	p. 233
Index	p. 237
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