Isolation Valves on Bath Taps - Yay or Nay ???

[Jibbs]

Hello all
I've recently been working on site and noticed some propertys have isolation valves attached to the bath taps and some not? Is this right or wrong?

Jibbs

 

[dcawkwell]

No just something else to leak. If the isolation valves are available outside the bath then fine.

 

[landyandy]

Nay.

Andy.

 

[swbjackson]

Good practice to fit them as long as you use good quality ones. Saves wastage of water when it comes to maintenance. I like yo use the ones with flow restrictors built in so that you can balance the water supplies throughout the property.

 

[doitall]

Isn't fitting local isolation valve a water reg requirement now, at least for new build.

 

[Jibbs]

Isn't fitting local isolation valve a water reg requirement now, at least for new build.

I think that applies to basin taps. Was just wondering about bath taps ....