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Any developer and contractor looking to install a rainwater harvesting system should first become familiar with the new British Standards for rainwater harvesting systems; its purpose to ensure consistently high levels of design, construction and reliability.
Guide to BS 8515 :2009
To make it easy, KingspanWater have published an easy to read guide to the new standard and it’s key requirements.
KingspanWater contributed to the development of the standards, so you can be assured our systems meet these high quality standards.
The guide offers an overview of the principles covered in BS 8515 : 2009 including :
- Design
- Installation
- Compliance
- Regulations
- Maintenance
For more information on BS 8515 :2009 click here
Installation Guide
All trades who are involved with the installation of rainwater harvesting systems (e.g plumbers, electricians, ground workers etc..) should be fully briefed in all aspects of what is involved from the excavation and pipe laying stage through to final commissioning.
Our guide to installers provides a general overview to what Installers should be aware of prior to tackling the task, including :
- Types of rainwater system : Direct & Gravity
- Use of Booster pumps
- Regulatory requirements
- General maintenance duties
To download a copy of our installation guide click here
Guide to SUR 1
The Code for Sustainable Homes has provision to limit surface water run-off in new build developments – This is known as SUR 1.
The Kingspan Water Guide helps combat lack of awareness or understanding of this area of the Code, which could get an otherwise excellent development rated Level Zero.
For more information on SUR 1 click here
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Our technical team will prepare a tailored quotation to your specification, including likely savings, component details, and installation instructions.
Case Studies
Severnside Housing, Shropshire
When Severnside Housing needed to provide quality, affordable homes it embarked on a building project that would not only meet their local communities’ needs but also provide sustainable housing for the area.
