Bye-Laws

Building and Plumbing Bye-Laws:
There are strict by-laws that govern all plumbing installation and repair work that is carried out in the United Kingdom, whether in a home or any other building, these regulations are there to guarantee that we are all protected and hopefully kept safe. For instance, particular valves to prevent siphoning if the head of the shower reaches below the bath top. Some work, however must be inspected and unless it is only a minor job this work really has to be carried by a professionally qualified and service like Harringay Plumbers who work within these rules and regulations and give a guarantee.

Institute of Electrical Engineers (I.E.E) Wiring Regs:
Wiring regulations cover earth bonding on all plumbing jobs that requires it and they are very important. It is very easy to dismiss them, but, consider for a second, you could have a plumbing issue that needs to replace copper pipe with a plastic pipe, or you use a plastic fitting for a supply to a new dishwasher. In these cases there would be a lack of bonding as the pipework is now plastic and not metal. The earth bonding continuity must be linked by an earth cable to a metal earth clamp on each side of the break in the pipework. A Harringay Plumber has expertise and is qualified in all aspects of plumbing work.

Example:
A new sink is fitted or a section of pipework changed, so, it is vital to make sure that all the plumbing is earth bonded to protect against electric shock should it come into contact with a live electric cable. The relevance of the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations does not stop here. There are examples where an electrical supply is required for the operation of a plumbing appliance i.e. electric showers or garbage disposal units. Always ask for Professional help if you are not sure.

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