Chartered Insititute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)


The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is the professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry. Its primary object is "to advance for the public benefit and education of the public, the science, practice and principles of Plumbing and Heating Engineering...”

West&John Property Development Ltd are registered with The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) and are committed to the CIPHE five point code of professional standards;

  • Perform professionally, competently and responsibly. Carry out their own work or supervise the work of others with due regard to technical quality, appropriate insurance cover and the interests of employers, employees and clients; communicating and performing to an acceptable standard; and with a duty of care to employers, employees and clients.
  • Safeguard the environment and public health and safety. Take all reasonable care to avoid damaging the environment or creating any danger of death, injury or ill-health to any person or damage to property.
  • Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, standards and codes. Work in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements and conform to the appropriate British Standards Codes of Practice. In the case of Fellows and Members, registered with the Engineering Council, also conforming to that Council's Codes of Professional Practice.
  • Broaden, improve and maintain their skills, knowledge and personal qualities. Keep up-to-date with developments in the plumbing mechanical engineering services industry by attending and participating in Continuing Professional Development and other relevant training activities.
  • Uphold the dignity, standing and reputation of the Institute and the plumbing mechanical engineering services industry. Act professionally and adopt a form of behaviour and appearance that will not cause offence or embarrassment to others.

Members of the Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering voluntarily commit themselves to be governed by a Code of Professional Standards. Because members are vetted before being accepted into the Institute, the public can be confident that they will be employing someone with the necessary skills and commitment to high standards.


(Reference CIPHE Website - www.iphe.org.uk)




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