Changelog

Category changes

Alterations to BPIR Ready categories are documented below.

Please note: BPIR Ready is self-funded by EBOSS and whilst we will endeavour to make improvements, we can only commit to limited maintenance and development.

 

28 Sep 2023

Addition of shower units and modification of categories with reference to gas appliances

Shower units has been added (which was not covered after the changes to Sanitary fixtures). We have also modified heating categories due to gas appliances being excepted from BPIR at time of writing.

Category  Change Notes
Shower units NEW   
Fireplaces RENAMED
MODIFIED
  • Previously 'Space heating'
  • Additional use relating to gas removed, due to gas appliances being excepted from BPIR at time of writing
Hot water MODIFIED
  • Additional use relating to gas removed, due to gas appliances being excepted from BPIR at time of writing

 

15 Sep 2023

Changes to sanitary fixtures, water supply systems and plumbing

In response to feedback, we have made changes to clear up ambiguity with the 'Sanitary fixtures and appliances', 'Water supply systems' and 'Plumbing' categories. We also covered sinks and toilets with new separate categories.

Category  Change Notes
Sanitary fixtures and appliances DEPRECATED
  • Superseded by 'Tapware', 'Basins, baths and bidets' and 'Toilets and urinals'
Tapware NEW 
  • Has G12.3.2 as a default clause which 'Sanitary fixtures and appliances' did not capture
  • Additional use for accessibility covers all disability clauses for personal hygiene, laundering, food preparation and utensil washing
Basins, baths and bidets NEW
  • Has additional use question for overflow that can append E3.3.2, which 'Sanitary fixtures and appliances' did not have
  • Additional use for accessibility covers all disability clauses for personal hygiene, laundering, food preparation and utensil washing
Toilets and urinals NEW  
Kitchen and laundry sinks NEW  
Potable water conveying systems RENAMED
  • Previously 'Water supply systems '
  • No longer intended to capture tapware
Foul water conveying plumbing and drainage systems RENAMED
  • Previously 'Plumbing' (renamed due to polysemy of term 'plumbing')