The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 are regulations imposed on the England and Wales water industry by statutory instrument.
Statutory Instrument | |
Citation | SI 1999/1148 |
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Text of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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.
Arrangement edit
The Regulations are divided into three parts and a further three Schedules are attached
Parts edit
Part I defines terms used and defines the scope of the regulations.
Part II specifies the requirements for water fittings; restrictions on the installation of water fittings; certification to be issued and notifications to be given.
Part III deals with enforcement, penalties, tests and disputes.
Schedules edit
Schedule 1 categorizes water into five categories for wholesomeness, while schedule 2 provides further explanation of terms used within the body of the regulations. Schedule 3 revokes previous water byelaws.
Fluid category 1 edit
Wholesome water supplied by a water undertaker and complying with the requirements of regulations made under section 67 of the Water Industry Act 1991.
Fluid category 2 edit
Water in fluid category 1 whose aesthetic quality is impaired owing to:
- a) a change in its temperature, or
- b) the presence of substances or organisms causing a change in its taste, odour or appearance, including water in a hot water distribution system.
Fluid category 3 edit
Fluid which represents a slight health hazard because of the concentration of substances of low toxicity, including any fluid which contains:
- a) ethylene glycol, copper sulphate solution or similar chemical additives, or
- b) sodium hypochlorite (common in disinfectants).
Fluid category 4 edit
Fluid which represents a significant health hazard because of the concentration of toxic substances, including any fluid which contains:
- a) chemical, carcinogenic substances or pesticides (including insecticides and herbicides), or
- b) environmental organisms of potential health significance.
Fluid category 5 edit
Fluid representing a serious health hazard because of the concentration of pathogenic organisms, radioactive or very toxic substances, including any fluid which contains:
References edit
- Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, HMSO
External links edit
- The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 at legislation.gov.uk