Decommission Plumbing And Heating Systems - Ukstandards .uk

BSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systemsOverviewThis standard is for people who decommission plumbing and heatingsystems.The person performing this work must be able to comply with thecorrect procedures and practices for decommissioning plumbing andheating systems. This work must be in accordance with the currentversions of the appropriate industry standards and regulations; thespecification; industry recognised working practices; the workingenvironment and the natural environment. They must know andunderstand: BSEPH08direct and indirect cold water systemsdirect and indirect hot water systemshot water heating systemsunvented hot water storage systemsabove ground sanitary pipework systemsrainwater systemssite services and system suppliesmethods and techniques for connecting appliances, componentsand accessoriesDecommission plumbing and heating systems1

BSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systemsPerformance criteriaYou must be able to:1. verify that the job information and documentation are current andrelevant and that the plant, instruments, access equipment and toolsare fit for purpose2. confirm before work starts that the work location and work area canbe accessed safely and has been checked for the risk to otherpersonnel on the site, and take appropriate action if a risk is present3. decommission appliances, components and accessories inaccordance with industry practices and organisational procedures4. ensure that the plumbing and heating system cannot be accidentlyreactivated or become dangerous5. produce a risk assessment and method statement for the work tobe carried out, including the identification and use of personal protectiveequipment, in accordance with the working environment comply withindustry practices and organisational procedures to ensure the coordination of site services and system supply and the activities of othertrades6.confirm with the relevant people: those necessary variations to the planned programme of work the actions to be taken to ensure that any variations to theplanned programme of work will minimise the potential for hazardand risk7. implement organisational procedures for the safe transport and/ordisposal of waste material, substances and liquids in accordance withsuppliers' and manufacturers' instructions8. complete relevant documentation in accordance with organisationalproceduresBSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systems2

BSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systemsKnowledge andunderstandingYou need to know and 1. the applications, advantages and limitations of different plumbingand heating systemsunderstand:2. the applications, advantages and limitations of appliances,components and accessories in relation to the working environment3. the appropriate industry standards and regulations relevant to thedecommissioning of plumbing and heating systems4. how to verify that job information and documentation is current andrelevant and that the plant, instruments, access equipment and toolsare fit for purpose5. how to produce a risk assessment and method statement for thework to be carried out, including the identification and use of personalprotective equipment, in accordance with the working environment6. the organisational procedures for confirming, before work starts,that the work location and work area can be accessed safely and hasbeen checked for the risk to other personnel on the site, and for takingappropriate action if a risk is present7. the methods and techniques for decommissioning the plumbingand heating system in accordance with: the plumbing and heating system's design the working environment manufacturers' instructions8. the methods and techniques to ensure the plumbing and heatingsystem cannot be accidentally reactivated or become dangerous9. the appropriate testing procedures for confirming the systems'integrity10. the organisational procedures for confirming with the relevantpeople the appropriate actions to be taken to ensure that any variationsto the planned programme of work will not introduce a hazard and haveminimum negative impact on the decommissioning work to beundertaken11. the methods for the safe transport and/or disposal of wastematerial, substances and liquids in accordance with suppliers' andmanufacturers' instructions12. how to complete relevant documentation in accordance withorganisational proceduresBSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systems3

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BSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systemsScope/range related Working environments (internal and/or external)to performancecriteria domestic non-domestic commercial industrial agricultural horticultural leisure and entertainment residential medical and care facilities public services establishments pre-1919 traditional/historic buildingsPlumbing and heating systems cold water – direct and indirecthot water – direct and indirectunvented hot water storage systemshot water heating systemsabove ground dischargebelow ground drainageSite new build construction – building or structure existing building or structureSite services and system supply electricitywatergasoilsolid fuelsolar thermalheat pumpswater harvestingdrainageOrganisational procedures information managementBSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systems5

BSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systems project management risk assessment and management implementing and monitoring health and safety requirements andissues implementing and monitoring issues relating to the naturalenvironment customer service accident reporting emergencies communication with clients, customers and stakeholdersPlant generatorstransformers for low voltage hand-toolslifting equipmentaccess equipmentAppliances, components and accessories pipeworkboilersheat exchangerspumpsacceleratorsvalvesstorage vesselssanitary appliancescisternsbackflow prevention devicescontrol devicesRelevant people BSEPH08customers/clientsclient representativessupervisorssite/contract managerother contractors/tradesmembers of the publicwork colleaguesDecommission plumbing and heating systems6

BSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systemsAppropriate testing procedures BSEPH08pressure tests for pipework systemsstatic pressure testsair testssystem hygiene and chargingperformance testsDecommission plumbing and heating systems7

BSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systemsGlossaryBSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systems8

BSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systemsDeveloped byBSE SkillsVersion Number1Date ApprovedMarch 2019Indicative ReviewMarch mmitSkillsOrganisationOriginal URNBSEPH08RelevantPlumbing EngineersOccupationsSuitePlumbing and Domestic HeatingKeywordsPlumbing; Heating; Decommission; DecommissioningBSEPH08Decommission plumbing and heating systems9

7. the methods and techniques for decommissioning the plumbing and heating system in accordance with: the plumbing and heating system's design the working environment manufacturers' instructions 8. the methods and techniques to ensure the plumbing and heating system cannot be accidentally reactivated or become dangerous 9.