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Why BuildCert?

BuildCert is the product certification arm of WRc-NSF We provide independent, UKAS accredited, third party, product certification of plumbing products to national and international standards and criteria.

Our goal is to provide certification services that meet your regulatory and marketing needs, while eliminating much of the bureaucracy and high cost that is often associated with product certification.

Opening Markets in the UK, Europe and the World

BuildCert certification has worldwide recognition via UKAS Accreditation to International Standard BS EN 45011:1998 “Product Conformity Certification” the European Version of ISO/IEH Guide 65:1996.

BuildCert can certify testing to UK Standards for plumbing products and to the requirements of the UK Building Regulations. BuildCert can also help you to access North American markets through NSF.

Proven Quality

BuildCert enables you to differentiate your products from the the competition.

Your BuildCert approval means that your products have been independently tested and approved as being fit for their intended use.

BuildCert certification gives your customers the reassurance that the products they are buying are of a good, consistent quality.

Reference to BuildCert certification in your sales material proves that the products you are selling are as good as you say they are.

Bringing Users and Suppliers Closer Together

BuildCert has developed a number of Schemes such as the TMV and CIA by bringing together manufacturing sectors and user groups to write specifications that set minimum standards that users can specify and manufacturers can provide. These schemes have ensured that products are fit for purpose and foster a trust between buyers and sellers.

 

TMV 2

 

Applications
Application Form (pdf)
Application Form (doc)
Installation and Maintenance Guidance (pdf)
Auditing
Auditing Procedures (pdf)
Audit Application Form (doc)
Other information
BRE TMV Information Paper (pdf)
Approved Valves
 

TMV3

 

Applications
Application Form (pdf)
Application Form (doc)
Installation and Maintenance Guidance (pdf) and Template
Auditing
Auditing Procedures (pdf)
Audit Application Form (doc)
Other information
Approved Valves
History of the TMV3 Scheme
 

DTC

 

Information for Applicants (pdf)
Application Form (pdf)
Application Form (Word)
Audit Information (pdf)
Installation and Maintenance Template (pdf)
 

CIAS

 

Information for Applicants (pdf)
Application Form (pdf)
Application Form (Word)
Audit Procedure (pdf)
Approved Laboratories (pdf)
 

Other Useful Information

 

The Approvals Process
Contact Details
Generic Application Form
Operations and Regulations:
Regulations (pdf)
Operational Structure 
UKAS Accreditation Scope (pdf)
Use of the logos (pdf)
Misuse of Logos and False Certification Claims (pdf)
Contact Details
 
 
BuildCert Ltd
30 Fern Close,
Pen-y-Fan Industrial Estate,
Oakdale,
Gwent, NP11 3EH.
Tel: +44 (0)1495 236 260
email: paul.taylor@wrcnsf.com
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