VADO Building Regulations Part G catalogue (PDF)
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are you ready ? VADO can ensure that you comply with the requirements of Part G without compromising on your design or product performance Par t G 1st OCTOBER 2009 becomes law . . . becomes law . . . becomes law . . . becomes law . . .

Par t G of the Building Regulations ? What is Part G? Part G is the section of the Building Regulations which covers sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency. Part G has been recently revised and the changes to that legislation come into force on 1st October 2009. What are the Building Regulations? Building Regulations are requirements outlined by the Government put in place to protect the safety and welfare of people inhabiting buildings for domestic or commercial use and to consider the effects of use on the environment. What is the reason for the change? Part G had not been...

Also, there are multiple casualties due to hot water, estimated at approximately 20 deaths and 572 scalding injuries a year.* In recognition of this the UK Government has put increased importance on temperature control and water efficiency with the emphasis being on water waste reduction rather than restricting use. Part G has been created for all new dwellings and any building projects requiring a change of use; therefore it is applicable to buildings requiring planning permission. Who does this change affect? This is important for anyone making the planning application such as the...

G1Cold Water Services This is a new requirement stating that wholesome water must be supplied for the purposes of drinking, washing or food preparation. Wholesome water must be provided: • Where drinking water is used • Where any washbasin or bidet is supplied near to a WC • Where any washbasin/bidet/shower or fixed bath is installed in a bathroom • Where any sink is provided where food is prepared G1 allows the use of non-wholesome water for sanitary conveniences, for example the use of rain water and grey water recycling for flushing WCs. G2 Water Efficiency All new dwellings and...

G3 Hot Water Supply G3 stipulates that there must be hot water provided to the following: • Any washbasin or bidet in or adjacent to a room containing a WC. • Any washbasin, bidet, fixed bath or shower in a bathroom • Any sink provided in any area where food is prepared The main change to G3 is the mandatory requirement of thermostatically controlled water to a bath. This stipulates that water from a bath outlet has to be restricted to a maximum of 48°C. VADO can supply thermostatic bath fillers and in-line valves, both conforming to TMV requirements. G4 Sanitary Conveniences and Washing...

synergie SYN-109-C/P V A D O h a s life LIF-HEAD/18/SA-C/P 6 VADO is the preferred partner of designers, architects and developers due to the comprehensive range of brassware and showering solutions to meet every specification requirement. VADO can supply all its products to be X XX compliant, allowing your needs for any style, price level and performance to be met. VADO guarantees the product for 12 years, and achieving these regulations does not require any compromise on quality and design.

the solution! To achieve the new water efficiency measures, just incorporate the X XX solution into any VADO basin, bath, kitchen mixer or showering product. To comply with the new maximum temperature requirement, simply use a VADO thermostatic blending valve (PRO-5001-W/NP) in conjunction with any VADO bath shower mixer or bath filler. Alternatively you can use any VADO thermostatic valve or thermostatic bath shower mixer. To meet with one of our experts to discuss a project or for any questions please call: 01934 745170 or email: specificationsoffice@vado-uk.com celsius CEL-123T+K-C/P...

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