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Water Tank Regulations

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

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Water Tank Safety

Tricel Weston have been manufacturing water storage tanks for potable and non-potable applications for the last 60 years. We pride ourselves on rigorous training and inspection processes which are continuously evolving in accordance with water safety regulations. Tricel Weston have these processes in place for each tank that leaves production and additional health and safety regulations for onsite tank assembly to ensure our standards of quality water storage tanks are upheld.

Who Has to Comply With the Cold Water Storage Tank Regulations?

Property owners and residents including any person fitting plumbing systems, must by law ensure that the work carried out adheres to the UK water regulations.
Installations of water tanks must be planned with prior notice given from the builders, consultants, architects, developers or plumbers who must follow the regulations on behalf of the owners or tenants.
Enforcement

The UK requests suppliers to adhere to government regulations when fitting and installing water storage tanks. Codes of practice on enforcement can be provided by your water tank supplier. All water tank suppliers must undertake inspections for new and pre-existing installations to ensure that the water standards are being met. If there is an issue with water quality with the potential to pose a risk to health the water supply must be disconnected immediately.

Tricel Weston Onsite Water Tank Safety Guidelines

Any work activity undertaken by an employer should be done safely without risk of injury or ill health to any person who may come into contact with the activity.

An assessment of the work activity must be carried out by a competent person who will seek to eliminate any dangers or hazards and produce safe system of work. The safe system of work should be written down. This usually takes the form of a Risk Assessment and Method Statement, commonly referred to as the ‘RAMS’

The RAMS must address any residual hazards and identify how to work safely. Typical hazards associated with the installation of our sectional water storage tanks which cannot be eliminated include:

• Manual handling
• Slips and trips
• Working at height
• Hand arm vibration
• Noise

In order for our installers to be able to work safely we provide information, instruction relevant training and supervision. Installation supervisors undertake additional training to attain a certificate of competence in the form of a Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) certificate.

Other Relevant Certified Training For Installers Includes:

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card
• Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association (PASMA) card
• Confined space awareness with breathing apparatus
• Asbestos awareness
• First aid

Any work undertaken on a construction project will be subject to meeting the requirements of the Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations and will be different for each construction site and client specific conditions.

For England and Wales, the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and their Schedules are Statutory Instruments (1999 No. 1148 and No. 1506) available from HMSO and via the Internet link below.

England & Wales – Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England and Wales)
Scotland – Water Byelaws 2004 (Scotland)
Northern Ireland – Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
Regulation 4 – Compliance Guidelines

Water tank Sizes

Standard capacities available from 30 litres to in excess of 9,000 litres Full sizing list available on reverse, if you cannot find your size talk to our technical sales team about our bespoke tank options today!

Fully Certified

Tricel Weston is an accredited & certified GRP water tank manufacturer. We pride ourselves on operating to the highest professional standards. We are committed to supplying our customers with genuinely market-leading, high quality products, and always strive to provide the most appropriate solutions to fulfil clients’ needs. Our product range and manufacturing processes are continually updated and optimised to ensure that we offer the most up-to-date products and services – improvements which are driven by a combination of legislative change, fluctuating market forces and consumer demand. To ensure consistent levels of product quality, we regularly monitor our procurement and usage of raw materials, whilst also striving to adopt the most efficient production methods – using natural resources in all of our manufacturing processes where possible.

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Stock Tanks

Our range of standard tanks are usually available as a stock item, complete with 25mm insulation and with or without a raised float valve housing.

Stock tanks can be delivered within 2-3 working days. Please note stock tanks are supplied undrilled with recess positions as detailed above. Recess provisions are the areas suitable for drilling and fitting connections

DEWEY WATERS FEATURES

Specialising in the manufacture of both one piece and sectional cold water storage tanks, our experience ensures that we are able to accommodate virtually all client requirements.

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On time Delivery

Placing and receiving your order is a straightforward, hassle-free process.

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Technical Advice

We provide high levels of technical knowledge, product choice and customer service.

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Fully Certified

Dewey Waters is an accredited & certified GRP water tank manufacturer.

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Experts Installation

60 years’ industry experience in both Water Storage and GRP industries.

On Time Delivery

Placing and receiving your order is a straightforward, hassle-free process.

Technical Advice

We provide high levels of technical knowledge, product choice and customer service.

Fully Certified

Dewey Waters is an accredited & certified GRP water tank manufacturer.

Experts Installation

60 years’ industry experience in both Water Storage and GRP industries.

TANKS CAPACITY 

CALCULATOR

We offer a water tanks calculator tool that will assist you in finding out the exact tank sizes and capacity required for your job.