By-laws for the control of water exist to control plumbing work. If you are unsure about them or indeed what they are, contact your local water authority. There are, for example, requirements for valves like the anti syphon valve being fitted to some showers, where the shower head reaches below the top of a bath. Some work has to be certified and/or inspected. All work carried out by Barbican Plumbers is guaranteed.
You must comply with current Building Regulations and the I.E.E (Institute of Electrical Engineers) Wiring Regulations.The I.E.E Wiring Regulations cover of plumbing installations and it is extremely important to follow these. It is very easy for this to be overlooked but its importance can be vital. Imagine, for example, that you have a plumbing emergency and have to replace a piece of copper pipe with a plastic pipe, or you use a plastic fitting to branch off a supply to a new washing machine. The result would be that a previously continuous earth along the pipe has been broken and part of the pipework was not earthed properly. Make good the earth continuity by linking an earth wire to a metal earth clamp on each side of the break. If you fit a sink or change a piece of pipe, it is vital to ensure that all the plumbing is bonded to earth.The relevance of the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations does not stop there. There are many instances when an electrical supply is required for the operation of an appliance for example, Electric showers and waste disposal units. Always ask for Professional help if you are unsure. Barbican Plumbers have expertise in all aspects of this work.earth bonding
After Installation.
To stop any contamination and/or damage to appliances, new pipe work must be flushed through before connecting to the system. This will stop the possibility of any debris being left behind in the plumbing installation.