unvented systems- qualified when working on?

[givemestrength]

Hi a quick question on unvented cylinders. I understand that you have to registered, competent etc to install unvented cylinders, however, is it possible under water regs for bathrom fitters/competent plumbers without qualifications to work on systems which are already installed? (i.e. draining down/refilling sytems to work on rads ,etc)

 

[ChrisR]

is it possible under water regs for bathrom fitters/competent plumbers without qualifications to work on systems which are already installed?

No, but

(i.e. draining down/refilling sytems to work on rads ,etc)

doesn't involve the pressurised heated water store, so that's OK.

 

[corgiman]

you can work on everything OTHER than the cylinder itself or its safety componants T&P valve etc)
sealed central heating systems DO NOT fall under g3

 

[givemestrength]

Thanks guys that covers the heating . How about the presurised hot water. If working on the hot to plumb in showers/bath etc,etc.......

 

[corgiman]

as long as you aint locking horns with the cylinder it self go of it

 

[givemestrength]

unfortunately would love to go for it but it will be a bathroom fitter who is not registered to install unvented or corgi reg. As bathroom is full refit and will cover all aspects of plumbing(Hot / cold & central heating) i wanted to know if LEGALLY he can work the system working on all of the above. He has done work for me before which is always upt o sctatch but that was on a previous house with vented system.

 

[corgiman]

YES HE CAN

He cannot work on the cylinder or its safety componants if the cylinder is over 15 litre capacity

changuing baths taps etc is fine

 

[givemestrength]

Thanks for your quick response. V helpful. Cheers

 

[Tipper]

Why don't you suggest he goes and gets the certificate!

(Then he can do all the work he wants on bathrooms and HW)