Section 8.1.6

Hot Water Storage

Hot water services shall be provided in accordance with statutory requirements and be of adequate demand and consumption. Unvented hot water storage systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instruction and commissioned by a registered operative.

  • Cylinder cupboard should be fully pattressed behind the plasterboard.

  • Pipework in cylinder stand should run through appropriately fitting hole.

  • Cylinder cupboard must be finished before installation of the Unvented Hot Water Storage System (UVHWSS).

  • Plasterwork, skirting boards, flooring and decorating completed to high standard.

  • UVHWSS installed to allow the tun dish to be visible.

  • Tun dish must not be more than 500mm from the relief valve and with a straight section of pipe at least 300mm long after the tun dish.

  • Pipework lagging installed throughout fixed with tie wraps.

  • Notices plates fully completed and signed once commissioned.

  • Identification tabs installed in the correct locations

  • Ensure filling loop is disconnected and stored in a convenient location.

  • Electric face plate fitted next to zone valves.

  • Immersion Heater switch with light to indicate when it’s on.