Latest news for Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering CIPHE 
Plumbers and heating engineers should help customers cope with the rising cost of fuel(20/10/2011)
With major energy suppliers raising their prices by almost 20%, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) believes it has become imperative for plumbers and heating engineers to advise members of the public of ways to reduce their energy bills. The CIPHE believes that energy saving is preferable to providing short-term financial relief, although it recognises there is a need for both. The CIPHE wants all plumbers and ... [more]
Petition to encourage more public toilets to be made available(29/09/2011)
The last decade has seen a 40% decrease in the amount of public toilets. However, the introduction of community toilets, where businesses let non-customers use their facilities, has been insufficient. In 2010 the first standard for public toilets was published, BS 6465-4 ‘Code of Practice for the Provision of Public Toilets’. It advises on the number, size and design of facilities that should be available. The Chartered Institute of Plumbin... [more]
CIPHE prosecutes non member who illegally used their logo(19/09/2011)
Only members of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Institute are allowed to display the distinctive CIPHE logo. Unauthorised use of trust marks contravenes Regulation 12 of the Consumer Protection for Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 act which is designed to protect consumers from traders who falsely claim to be members of professional bodies. Craig Smith of Oakfield Park Road in Dartford trading as Tigerflow Contracts recently pl... [more]
Legislation changes regarding private sewers should simplify matters for members of the public(16/09/2011)
From October 1st ownership of all private sewers and lateral drains that connect to the public sewer will transfer to one of the 10 water and sewerage companies. The law also extends to new sewers which will have to be built to an approved standard to maintain the integrity of the whole network. The regulations to govern these changes are already in place and the cost of transfer and maintenance will be spread among all water customers. The... [more]
Thermostatic mixing valves can prevent hot water tragedies(20/06/2011)
Since 2010 there has been a legal requirement in England and Wales (Scotland since 2006) to limit bathing outlet temperatures in new dwellings to 48⁰C. The British Burns Association recommends bathing temperatures for children should be 37-37.5⁰C. In response to the recent inquest into the tragic accidental death of 18 month old Katelyn Seers who suffered burns after climbing into a hot bath, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and... [more]
Registered heating professionals have a major role to play in helping consumers make the transition to renewable heat sources(18/03/2011)
At present, the UK obtains more than 95% of its heat by burning fossil fuels. In addition to decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, the £860m Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will encourage jobs and technological advances. It aims to stimulate a new market in renewable heat and save the UK 44 million tonnes of carbon by 2020. Installations promoted by the new scheme are expected to supply around 25% of the heat demand in the commercial and public s... [more]
Honeywell one day Installer Training Courses take place throughout the UK and Northern Ireland during 2011(11/02/2011)
Over 90 Honeywell one day Installer Training Courses will take place throughout the UK and Northern Ireland during 2011, with the possibility of more dates and venues being added to meet the high demand. The Course is updated regularly to include all the latest aspects of heating controls, installations, energy efficiency and Building Regulation Part L. It combines theory with practical wiring, such as on Sundial S and Y Plan installations,... [more]
Lead based solder is illegal for use on drinking water systems(21/09/2010)
In 2001 a case of lead poisoning caused by lead-based solder being used for jointing a drinking water system, led to a survey with shocking results. It showed that over 15% of houses up to three years old had illegal use of lead solder. This is despite it being outlawed in the 1980s for use on drinking water systems. Lead based solder is illegal for use on drinking water systems but some people still supply and misuse it. What all installers s... [more]
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