Water Regulations

Individuals who are looking to join one of the approved contractor schemes that make up WaterSafe and for plumbing/heating engineers involved in the installation, commissioning, service and repair of hot water systems, solar thermal hot water systems or air/ground source heat pumps.

Candidates must hold one or more of the following.

• Appropriate S/NVQ Level 2 or 3 or BTEC or equivalent. 
• Appropriate industry registration scheme, for example, Gas Safe Register, ACS, OFTEC 105E or equivalent. 
• At least two years' industry experience of installation of domestic heating and hot water systems currently un-certificated skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 or 3 supported by witness testimony from an appropriate responsible person. 
• At least two years' industry experience of design and advice services of domestic heating and hot water systems to NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent supported by witness testimony from an appropriate responsible person. 

Proof of qualifications will need to be emailed to traininginfo@niceic.com after submitting your order.

• Water Regulations/Byelaws applying to England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 
• Fluid categories. 
• Materials and substances in contact with water. 
• Requirements for water fittings. 
• Design and installation requirements for water systems. 
• Requirements to prevent cross connection to unwholesome water. 
• Requirements for backflow prevention. 
• Requirements for hot and cold water services. 
• Installation requirements for WCs, flushing devices and urinals. 
• Location and installation requirements for the types of bath, sink, showers and taps. 
• Consumption limitations for washing machines, dishwashers and other appliances. 
• Requirements for water supplied for outside use. 
• Requirements for hygienic work practices. 
• Legislation surrounding the installation of supply pipes. 
• How to become a WaterSafe Approved Contractor. 

This NICEIC Certification assessment includes a theory examination.

On expiry of the certificate (five years), candidates are eligible to take reassessment. Previous certificates must be presented to the assessment centre as evidence of holding the initial qualification. 

• Evidence to meet pre-requisite requirements such as certificates/qualifications. 
• A recent passport size quality photograph. 
• Photo ID will be required on the day of the examination; please note failure to provide this will result in the candidate not being able to sit the examination. 

Our terms and conditions outline our cancellation and refund policy.

On occasion we may need to cancel an assessment. In most cases we will give
approximately two weeks' notice and offer an alternative date/location. Please
consider this if booking travel and accommodation. We will not be liable for
any loss of work or expenses incurred.