An industry figure has highlighted the importance of engineers completing plumbing courses before carrying out domestic installation and maintenance work.
Chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Blane Judd suggested that it should be a greater priority for everyone to hire a well-qualified professional.
He claimed that only those people who have taken the correct plumbing courses are in a position to safely make any changes to a plumbing system.
"It is vitally important that consumers understand the need to use competent plumbing and heating professionals who have the training, knowledge and skills required," remarked Mr Judd.
His comments were made following the publication of the Waterwise white paper, which suggested that professionals who have attended plumber training courses should help deliver environmental messages regarding water wastage.
Waterwise is a UK non-profit organisation that works alongside manufacturers, water companies, government departments and other relevant parties to improve water efficiency in the country.
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