Ideal Standard insists that compliance is the cornerstone of successful bathroom and washroom installations
For bathroom and washroom installers, compliance isn’t just a regulatory box to tick – it’s the foundation for successful jobs. With constantly evolving standards, staying on top of the latest regulations is essential, whether working on a new residential bathroom or refitting a commercial space.
Compliance challenges are real, and every component needs to meet the latest regulations, but ensuring that every product installed is both safe and up to code takes time and attention. This can prove particularly time-consuming on large, fast-paced sites where installers need to juggle multiple tasks. In these cases, reliable, compliant products can make a huge difference, protecting the installer and clients by reducing safety risks and the need for costly reworks.
Key compliance areas
For residential bathroom installers, staying compliant involves focusing on three critical areas: water use, ventilation and electrical safety. Approved Document G, Approved Document F and Approved Document P outline standards for these areas in wet environments and are a key resource in making sure installations align with regulations.
But there are resources outside these Documents and installers can also join industry associations which often provide regular updates and guidance on compliance, as well as attend workshops and seminars from certification bodies like NSF, KIWA, and WRAS.
For installers working on commercial projects, certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, and WELL offer strong indicators of sustainability and safety, enhancing a project’s environmental credentials and aligning with clients’ expectations for high standards in water and energy efficiency.
But it’s not just certification bodies and legislation documents that installers can turn to for verified products and to meet the latest regulations – manufacturers can be a great resource too.
Partnering with compliance-focused manufacturers
Choosing manufacturers who stay ahead of the curve with products that meet all the relevant standards is a simple, effective way for installers to streamline the compliance process. Some companies, like Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks, offer specific product packs designed with regulatory requirements in mind. Such packs, like its specialist DOC M Packs, cater to meeting requirements for accessibility in bathrooms and washrooms. By choosing to work with manufacturers that include compliance as a core part of their offering, specifiers can get the solutions they need, safe in the knowledge that they comply with the right regulations while reducing the hassle for installers of sourcing individually compliant parts.
For installers, these pre-made packs also reduce the risk of rework, minimising disruption for end-users, and ensuring safety and convenience are prioritised. As an added bonus, these packs are often paired with training resources, allowing those on the ground to learn from technical experts about the latest legislation and best practices.
Making compliance easy
Clearly, there is a lot for installers to consider, but working with the right products and manufacturers can help turn regulatory challenges into manageable, efficient installations.
Ultimately, compliance-focused products and support enables installers to stay competitive in an industry where standards and accountability are higher than ever. By choosing reliable, regulation-ready products, installers ensure their work is safer, more efficient, and up to code, laying the groundwork for bathrooms and washrooms that are built to last.
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