{"id":1400,"date":"2017-08-11T11:26:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T10:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=standards&p=1400"},"modified":"2017-08-11T11:26:53","modified_gmt":"2017-08-11T10:26:53","slug":"plumbing-trade-associations-3-look","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/plumbing\/plumbing-trade-associations-3-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Plumbing Trade Associations: 3 to Look Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are several plumbing trade associations in the UK. Generally, they exist to drive industry standards and promote education and training.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a plumber to do some work for you, it\u2019s a good idea to check whether they\u2019re a member of a trade association. A trade association membership makes it more likely that your plumber\u2019s work will be at a high standard.<\/p>\n

Here are 3 plumbing trade associations to be aware of:<\/p>\n

Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)<\/h3>\n

CIPHE<\/a> was founded in 1906 and is a major trade association for the UK plumbing and heating industry. It offers membership to a range of professionals. These include consultants, public health engineers and practitioners. Some of CIPHE\u2019s aims are to promote educations, training and professional standards.<\/p>\n

Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC)<\/h3>\n

APHC<\/a> is one of the biggest plumbing trade associations in the UK. They\u2019re a non-profit organisation and have been active in England and Wales since 1925. The association represents large and small businesses working on commercial and domestic projects. APHC\u2019s main aims are to support professionals and encourage training and high standards.<\/p>\n

Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers\u2019 Federation (SNIPEF)<\/h3>\n

SNIPEF<\/a> is a plumbing trade association based in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It was established in 1923 and united many local plumbing trade associations. SNIPEF aims to offer professional and practical help and support to its members. It runs several services, including an Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme.<\/p>\n

While trade association memberships can help you choose a reliable plumber, they\u2019re not a guarantee of quality. There are plenty of professionals without a membership who do a great job. So when you\u2019re deciding whether to hire a plumber, look at any customer reviews as well as trade association membership. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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