While all water fittings and associated materials must by law conform with the Water Supply Regulations, there is no legal requirement to obtain WRAS Approval; it is simply the easiest and most reliable way of demonstrating compliance.
It goes without saying that you should always use the highest quality products and materials that you can. Lower quality products that do not bear WRAS Approval (or that do not meet the standards of the Water Supply Regulations at all) could be faulty or unreliable, at best - at worst, they could be downright dangerous.
According to the Water Supply Regulations, it is down to the the installer to ensure that water fittings meet the criteria. WRAS Approval provides valuable peace of mind, both for you and your customers.
When a product gains WRAS Approval, the manufacturer will be issued with a WRAS certification mark, which will usually be displayed prominently on the packaging, product literature and, if applicable, on the manufacturer’s website (for example, see our stainless steel drinking fountain page).
Bear in mind that some products may need to be installed in a certain way in order to meet the conditions of their WRAS approval; a full list of the installation requirements is available on the WRAS website. If you’re not sure whether a product is WRAS-approved or not, you can also consult the WRAS Products & Materials database.
