1. Partner for progress David Jay, Business Manager Kiwa Watertec, Division of Kiwa UK Date October 2014

2. 2 Kiwa NV – History Kiwa NV Est. 1948, Dutch Waterworks Product Certification for water related products Change in ownership 2006 Head office Rijswijk Approx 1000 Employees 9 countries

3. 3 Kiwa – Structure Structure by Country - in addition to UK locations Structure by Sector – in addition to water related products NLGermanySwedenChina TurkeyItalyBelgiumSpain GasFoodSystem (ISO9000)Automotive BuildingPersonnelRetailChemicals

4. 4 Kiwa UK – History Est. as Kiwa Quality Services Est. 2001, Chepstow Relocated to Ebbw Vale 2005 Laboratory facilities to start 2010

5. 5 Kiwa UK – Currently Watertec Gastec CMT Blackwood Electrical PAI PCS

6. 6 Kiwa Watertec Product Areas Water Regulations Testing WRAS Kiwa UK Thermostatic Valve Testing Buildcert TMV 2/3 KIWA NV Product Certification G3 Building Regulations Testing Unvented Water Heaters Factory Inspections Product Certification Consultancy

7. 7 Laboratory Facilities NL - Rijswijk (DWI Unit), Nieuwegein (Plastics), Apeldoorn (Gas) UK – Cheltenham ( Solid Fuel, Water ), Ebbw Vale ( Water Related – Pressure, Flow …. )

8. 8 UK Water Supply ( Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 4.2 refers to For the purposes of this regulation, a water fitting is of an appropriate quality or standard only if:- a) it bears an appropriate CE marking in accordance with the directive (the Construction Products Directive); b) it conforms to an appropriate harmonised standard or European technical approval; c) it conforms to an appropriate British Standard or some other national specification of an EEA State which provides the equivalent level of performance; or d) it conforms to a specification approved by the regulator.

9. 9 WRAS approval – Traditional Route WRAS application Drawings; material lists Assessment of Materials BS6920 Non metallic materials Mechanical Assessment Regulators Specification Compile Technical File Submission to PAG WRAS Approval 5 year Validity

10. 10 The Application F2 WRAS application Drawings; material lists Brochures

11. 11 Assessment of materials Assessment of Materials BS6920 Non metallic materials Use WRAS approved Parts Non metallics Only

12. 12 Mechanical Tests Mechanical Assessment Regulators Specification No reference to Current BS/En Site Visits / Laboratory tests

13. 13 Technical File Compile Technical File Submission to PAG DEADLINES !!

14. 14 WRAS Approval WRAS Approval 5 year Validity Issued at the PAG ( Product Assessment Group )

15. 15 Discussion Items ? Prices / Leadtimes Use of other test results/reports Manifold - Deadlegs Installation requirements Alternatives ? Kiwa UK Approval Scheme

16. 16 Kiwa Watertec (UK)