The application for the installation of individual water supply supply(s) shall be considered once the installation of a Central Meter at the premises has been completed. Applicable only to residential buildings or subdivisions that are branched through a Central Water Meter.
Supporting documents | Description |
Letter of readiness for installation of individual meters, with the details of the building | It is required to include: -Name and surname of the owner/authorised representative -Full mailing address -Telephone number and email address of person responsible for contacting and sending final bill -Contact details of plumber |
Architectural plans of the ground floor and roof and/or engine room | -Central water meter -Water tanks/deposits of the apartments - Water tank and ground floor pressurizer for buildings with 2 floors and more -manifolds with the positions of the individual meters clearly marked (apartment no. for each position in the manifold) |
Apartment owners list | It is required to include: -Apartment number -Owner’s full name -Identity card number -Telephone number - Email address |
Two sets of keys or access codes for access to the building | Required |
Notes for checking before the installation of individual apartment meters
During the on-site inspection by the Technical Engineer it is checked:
- Whether the hydraulic installation has been completed.
- Whether two water valves have been installed: one after the main water meter and one before the manifold.
- That no taps have been installed at a distance of less than 2m, and no hosepipes have been installed at a distance of less than 5m, from the main water meter.
- The sockets of the individual meters must be in a horizontal position.
- If metal markings with indelible numbering of compartments are fitted to each future individual water meter socket.
- If separate dispensers are installed for each compartment, they shall have a capacity of at least 800 L per compartment.
- If a central water tank(s) is/are installed, it/they shall have a total capacity of at least 500 L multiplied by the number of compartments to be supplied with water.
- Where the use of a vertical ladder is required for the control of plumbing installations, it shall be permanently fixed and there shall be a safety canopy.
- One-way flow check valves shall be installed in the hot water system and to prevent back pressure from the pumps.
- A water tank and pump shall be installed on the ground floor of the building