Do i have to fit isolation valves when fitting a new bathroom?

Hi all


I'm fitting a new bathroom, and am replacing all the plumbing from the point of entry to the bathroom to sink, bath and toilet (one floor flat).





I read somewhere that it's now part of building regs that I have to install an isolation valve on every separate unit? ie one on every supply pipe.





Is that true, or can i just fit one isolation valve on each of the feed pipes coming into the bathroom?





What happens if I don't comply with this building regs rule ie. dont fit the extra isolation valves?





Many thanks


MattDo i have to fit isolation valves when fitting a new bathroom?
I think its now generally accepted to be good practice to install isolating valves to each appliance. It certainly makes it easier for testing out each individual appliance as you are in the room when the water is turned on, so if there is a leak you can quickly shut it off. I t is also good from the future maintenance point of view.


As for the building regs part, I think this only applies if you come to sell your property and the new owner/or surveyor picks up that the valves aren't fitted, the building control can make you go back and fit them and bring the property upto current standards.Do i have to fit isolation valves when fitting a new bathroom?
THE CODE IS NOT THE SAME IN ALL STATES BUT IN MOST YES THERE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SHUT OFF VALVES ON EACH FIXTURE. THESE USUALLY GO OUTSIDE THE WALL UNDER THE SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET. THE TUB/SHOWER USUALLY DOESN'T GET THESE AND ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS IT IS FOR MULTI UNIT BUILDINGS AND COME BUILT INTO THE FAUCET FROM THE FACTORY. THESE ARE USUALLY CHROME OR BRASS AND MOST COMMON ARE COMPRESSION TYPE. EVEN IF THERE WERE NOT REQUIRED THEY ARE A GOOD IDEA IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF THE WATER TO ONE FIXTURE INSTEAD OF THE ENTIRE HOUSE IF THERE IS EVER A PROBLEM. ALSO YOU WONT HAVE TO GO LOOKING FOR A VALVE TO CLOSE CAUSE IT IS RIGHT AT THE FIXTURE
It would depend upon your local plumbing code. But assuming that you have a shower/Bath, a sink and toilet, I would strongly recommend that you install a shutoff valve for the toilet water supply, both hot and cold sides for the sink faucet, and if possible, for the shower/Bath supply(Upstream of the main valve). Down the road, it will make O-Ring replacement much simpler.





Good Luck!


Seamus