EUSWNCc Install commercial water services

Overview                    

The Standard is about installing commercial water services. This can also apply to the installation of fire mains. This can apply to service pipes with internal diameters over 50mm.

This involves interpreting material requirements, producing and securing assemblies and liaising with plumbers and property occupants.  Assembly methods and techniques can include cutting, electrofusion welding, drilling and tapping or mechanical jointing on metallic or polyethylene (PE) materials or barrier pipes.

This Standard is for water network operatives who assemble pipes and fittings for commercial services.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:      

  1. assess site conditions and interpret design documents to identify material requirements
  2. check that approved materials are available, procuring them when required
  3. keep property occupants informed at all relevant points of the process
  4. carry out risk assessments at appropriate times
  5. communicate relevant information to plumbers and other relevant people
  6. store and transport pipes and fittings in line with safety and hygiene requirements
  7. assemble pipes and fittings in line with health, safety and environmental regulations and guidelines
  8. assemble pipes and fittings in line with design and construction specifications, work instructions, assembly drawings and any other relevant specifications
  9. work in line with water hygiene requirements at all times
  10. make sure specified pipes and fittings are available and in a usable condition
  11. use appropriate methods and techniques to assemble pipes and fittings in their designated positions
  12. secure pipes and fittings using specified connectors, securing devices and any required insulation
  13. use appropriate marker tape on pipes when required in line with water company processes
  14. flush service to clear any debris and check for leaks
  15. check that finished assembly meets specification
  16. follow water company processes for hygiene and testing when fitting commercial services
  17. deal with problems within your control without delay
  18. report the completion of installation to relevant people within required timescales
  19. report problems you cannot solve to relevant people

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. relevant health, safety and environment legislation and environmental procedures, codes of practice and organisational procedures including manual handling and use of equipment
  2. relevant information about quality standards and accuracy to be achieved from industry standards, manufacturers’ instructions and specifications, company procedures, codes of practice
  3. water hygiene regulations, requirements and organisational procedures relating to the storage, transportation and installation of pipes
  4. how to interpret drawings, water company design and construction specifications and related specifications
  5. how to carry out a site assessment
  6. the purpose of risk assessments and when and how to carry them out
  7. required materials and how to check they are compliant with water regulations
  8. how to identify approved suppliers of materials
  9. how to interpret requirements for drain off points, stop valves, check valves and double check valves
  10. types and complexity of assembly to be produced including screwed, compression and flanged
  11. the characteristics of, and assembly methods and techniques to be used on, polyethylene (PE) and barrier pipes
  12. the need for quality control procedures including how to ensure pipework is clear of debris and free from contamination
  13. relevant types of handling equipment and procedures
  14. preparation techniques for simple rigid and non-rigid pipe jointing
  15. the tools and equipment required for assembly and the importance of looking after them
  16. marker tape requirements for commercial services and fire mains
  17. water company requirements for disinfecting, swabbing, pressure testing and sampling and which are appropriate for commercial services and fire mains
  18. the different insulation types and when they might be appropriate
  19. the limits of your responsibility and how to resolve problems within your control
  20. organisational reporting procedures and when and who to report to