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BSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systemsOverviewThis standard is for people who commission plumbing and heatingsystems.The person performing this work must be able to comply with thecorrect procedures and practices for commissioning 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 the types: BSEPH07direct 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 accessoriesCommission plumbing and heating systems1

BSEPH07Commission 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.confirm appliances, components and accessories installed are: of the right type and size fit for purpose in accordance with the plumbing and heatingsystem's design suitable for the working environment in which they are installed4. confirm that the site services and system supply are compatiblewith the plumbing and heating system's design5. 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 environment6. perform visual and manual checks to ensure that the appliances,components and accessories have been fixed, fitted and connected inaccordance with: the plumbing and heating system's design the working environment manufacturers' instructions7. confirm the integrity of the installed system using appropriatetesting procedures8. comply with industry practices and organisational procedures toensure the co-ordination of site services and system supply and theactivities of other trades9. commission appliances, components and accessories, adjustingsafely and effectively the control features in accordance with: the plumbing and heating system's design the working environment manufacturers' instructions10. confirm with the relevant people:BSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systems2

BSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systems 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 risk11. implement organisational procedures for the safe transport and/ordisposal of waste material, substances and liquids in accordance withsuppliers' and manufacturers' instructions12. complete relevant documentation in accordance with organisationalproceduresBSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systems3

BSEPH07Commission 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 thecommissioning 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 plumbing and heating system's design the conditions of the working environment organisational procedures6. the visual and manual checks required to confirm that theappliances, components and accessories have been fixed, fitted andconnected in accordance with: the plumbing and heating system's design the working environment organisational procedures7. 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 present8. the methods and techniques for commissioning the plumbing andheating system in accordance with: the plumbing and heating system's design the working environment manufacturers' instructions9. the appropriate testing procedures for confirming the systems'integrity10. the organisational procedures for confirming with the relevantBSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systems4

BSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systemspeople 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 commissioning work to be undertaken11. 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 proceduresBSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systems5

BSEPH07Commission 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 managementBSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systems6

BSEPH07Commission 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 BSEPH07customers/clientsclient representativessupervisorssite/contract managerother contractors/tradesmembers of the publicwork colleaguesCommission plumbing and heating systems7

BSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systemsAppropriate testing procedures BSEPH07pressure tests for pipework systemsstatic pressure testsair testssystem hygiene and chargingperformance testsCommission plumbing and heating systems8

BSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systemsDeveloped byBSE SkillsVersion Number1Date ApprovedMarch 2019Indicative ReviewMarch mmitSkillsOrganisationOriginal URNSUMPH07RelevantPlumbing EngineersOccupationsSuitePlumbing and Domestic HeatingKeywordsPlumbing; Heating; Commission; CommissioningBSEPH07Commission plumbing and heating systems9

Commission plumbing and heating systems Overview This standard is for people who commission plumbing and heating systems. The person performing this work must be able to comply with the correct procedures and practices for commissioning plumbing and heating systems. This work must be in accordance with the current