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UK Equipment Standards

Complete compliance guide for UKCA marking, PER 2016, WRAS approval, and UK-specific wastewater treatment equipment requirements.

UKCA Marking & UK Regulations

Understanding UK conformity assessment after Brexit

What is UKCA Marking?

UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the new UK product marking that replaces CE marking for goods placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required CE marking.

Key Regulations
  • PER 2016 (Pressure Equipment)
  • Supply of Machinery (Safety) 2008
  • ESR 2016 (Electrical Equipment)
  • ATEX 2016 (Explosive Atmospheres)
UK Approved Bodies
  • Lloyd's Register
  • TUV UK
  • SGS UK
  • Bureau Veritas UK
UK RegulationTypeScopeEquipment Affected
PER 2016EquipmentPressure equipment > 0.5 barDAF units, pressure vessels, tanks
UKCA MarkingEquipmentAll regulated productsAll equipment placed on GB market
WRASWaterWater fittings & materialsFilters, valves, pipework
EA PermitsDischargeWastewater discharge to waterAll treatment systems
Uisce EireannDischargeIrish discharge consentsEquipment in Northern Ireland

WRAS Approval Scheme

Water Regulations Advisory Scheme for water contact materials and fittings

WRAS Approval Process

  • Application submission
  • BS 6920 testing (if required)
  • Mechanical performance testing
  • Factory quality audit
  • Approval certificate issued

BS 6920 Testing

  • Odour and flavour of water
  • Appearance of water
  • Growth of aquatic organisms
  • Extraction of substances
  • Cytotoxicity testing

Self-Cleaning Filters

Automatic Filtration Systems
WRAS ApprovedBS 6920UKCA
  • WRAS approved materials
  • Stainless steel 316 construction
  • EPDM seals (WRAS listed)
  • BS 6920 migration testing
  • UKCA marked control panel
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GAC Filters

Granular Activated Carbon
WRAS ApprovedBS 6920DWI Reg 31
  • WRAS approved carbon media
  • Vessel WRAS approved
  • DWI Regulation 31 listed
  • Full traceability
  • Batch certification
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Storage Tanks

Process & Water Storage
UKCAPER 2016WRAS
  • UKCA marked to PER 2016
  • UK approved body certified
  • WRAS approved linings
  • Material certificates 3.1
  • Hydrostatic testing

UK Equipment Compliance Matrix

Certification requirements for Reynolds & Bauhm equipment range in the UK market

EquipmentUKCAPER 2016WRASMachineryNotes
DAF Units Cat III-Full UK approved body certification
Pressure Tanks Cat IIIOptional-UKCA UK approved body number
Self-Cleaning Filters-WRAS approved materials
Screw Press--Machinery Directive compliant
Rotary Screens--EN 1090-2 EXC 2
GAC Filters--DWI Reg 31 available
Lamella Clarifiers---EN 1090-2 certified

UK Discharge Consents & Permits

Understanding environmental permitting for wastewater discharge in the UK

Environment Agency (England)

  • Environmental Permitting Regulations
  • Standard Rules Permits
  • Bespoke Permits
  • Trade Effluent Consents
  • Discharge to groundwater

SEPA (Scotland)

  • Controlled Activities Regulations
  • CAR Authorizations
  • General Binding Rules
  • Simple Licenses
  • Complex Licenses

NRW (Wales)

  • Environmental Permitting
  • Water Discharge Permits
  • Groundwater Activity Permits
  • Trade Effluent Discharges
  • Sewerage undertaker consents

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