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WIRS Accreditation

Water Industry Registration Scheme

WIRS (Water Industry Registration Scheme) accreditation is the recognised standard for contractors and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) working on water connections to the UK network. Gaining WIRS demonstrates your business meets strict technical, safety, and quality requirements set by water companies and industry regulators. Achieving WIRS not only ensures compliance and reduces operational risks, but also unlocks new project opportunities and builds trust with clients. Compliancy Group guides you through every step – making WIRS compliance clear, achievable, and a genuine business advantage.

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WIRS Accredition

Our team understands the unique challenges faced by water industry contractors and ICPs. We bring hands-on experience with WIRS applications, water company requirements, and sector-specific regulatory frameworks.

No one-size-fits-all here. Whether you need WIRS gap analysis, ISO certification, statutory inspections, or day-to-day compliance advice, our services are fully customised to your operations. We offer flexible support packages – from essential guidance to comprehensive on-site consultancy.

We partner exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies and maintain a 100% pass rate for certification assessments. Our clients trust us to deliver results that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny – helping you achieve, maintain, and leverage compliance for business growth.

Compliance shouldn’t slow you down. We help you build safer, more resilient operations, reduce risk, and improve efficiency – so you can focus on delivering projects and winning contracts.

You’ll work directly with our expert team, including leadership involvement from our CEO. We pride ourselves on responsive communication, clear guidance, and ongoing support throughout your compliance journey.

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WIRS Benefits For Your Business

WIRS accreditation allows your business to undertake contestable works for water companies, opening doors to more projects and clients.

Demonstrate your technical competence, safety, and quality standards to clients and stakeholders.

Compliance with WIRS standards helps prevent costly project delays and rework due to failed assessments.

Achieving and maintaining WIRS accreditation enhances your standing in the utilities and construction sector, setting you apart from competitors.

Regular audits and compliance checks foster a culture of ongoing improvement and operational excellence.

Unlock New Opportunities

Boost Credibility

Reduce Risk of Delays

Strengthen Reputation

Benefits of Compliancy Group's Services

From gap analysis to audit support, our team ensures you’re always prepared and confident.

We streamline compliance processes, freeing up your team to focus on core business activities.

Services are tailored to your specific business needs, not generic templates.

Ongoing support, training, and regulatory updates keep your business compliant long after certification.

Our 100% certification pass rate and exclusive partnerships with UKAS-accredited bodies mean you’re in safe hands.

Expert Guidance

Time & Resource Savings

Customised Solutions

Relevant Certifications & Accreditations

FAQ's - WIRS Accredition

WIRS stands for the Water Industry Registration Scheme, an accreditation managed by Lloyd’s Register for companies providing water infrastructure services to ensure the integrity and security of water supply.

WIRSAE (Water Industry Registration Scheme – Accredited Entity) allows companies that meet certain criteria to be officially recognized as Accredited Entities in the water industry.

WIRS covers design work, project management, installation of mains and service pipes, routine and non-routine mains connections, meter asset maintenance (Scotland only), permanent disconnections for non-household customers (Scotland only), and construction of routine under pressure connections.

To achieve WIRS accreditation, companies undergo technical assessments by LRQA covering areas such as design, construction, connections, commissioning, and project management.

WIRS accreditation sets your business apart and provides proof of compliance with industry best practices, supporting high standards and market recognition.

Yes, we offer consultancy, inspections, compliance updates, and training to keep your water industry operations compliant and confident.

Contact us for a free consultation or take our compliance quiz to see your current position and how we can help.

Other relevant certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Constructionline, Achilles UVDB, SafeContractor, and GIRS.