Water Regulations & Byelaws (WRWB)

Working with water supply systems carries clear legal responsibilities. The Water Regulations & Byelaws qualification is designed to give installers, engineers and anyone involved in plumbing work a solid understanding of the requirements set out in the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Water Byelaws in Scotland. It focuses on ensuring work is carried out safely, legally and in a way that protects water quality.

Who it’s for

This qualification is aimed at anyone working with water supply systems, including plumbers, installers and engineers who need to demonstrate compliance when carrying out installation or maintenance work.

What you’ll learn

On completion, you will be able to:

Understand the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Water Byelaws 2014 (Scotland).

Recognise key definitions, legal responsibilities and potential penalties.

Apply requirements to the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of plumbing systems.

Identify methods of backflow prevention and contamination control.

Assessment

The qualification is assessed by:

A written multiple-choice examination.

Duration

The programme is delivered over 1 day in centre, supported by pre-study.

Why take this qualification?

Understand and apply current water regulations and byelaws.

Support compliance when carrying out installation and maintenance work.

Demonstrate knowledge of safe system design and contamination prevention.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. Candidates are expected to have knowledge or experience of plumbing or water systems.

Certification

The qualification does not expire.

Support materials

A full training manual is provided, including:

Overview of regulations and byelaws.

Approved installation methods.

Diagrams and examples to support compliance.