Jason Ashman, managing director of Reval Continuing Care, puts the record straight for care providers looking to be fully compliant
Water compliance is especially important in a care home, healthcare, or hospital setting. However, through our discussions with the sector, it has become clear that many organisations do not necessarily understand what is required.
Bringing clarity and understanding to the requirements that must be upheld can be described quite simply: any water fitting which, when installed, will carry or receive water from the public mains water supply in the UK, must comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations. These require that a water fitting should not cause waste, misuse, undue consumption, or contamination of the water supply and must be 'of an appropriate quality and standard'.
So how do providers ensure they are meeting these requirements when specifying bathing apparatus and equipment?
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