Brassware brand Abode has launched its first RIBA-approved CPD seminar, based on how to specify, plan and install a Pronteau instant hot water tap.

Aimed at architects and specifiers, kitchen designers and contract kitchen buyers “How to specify and plan correctly for instant hot water taps in homes” is part of the Continuing Professional Development programme from RIBA.

Delivered online in under 20 minutes, the CPD is a valuable addition to the RIBA Core Curriculum in Design, Construction and Technology at General Awareness level.

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Helping the design community to avoid making mistakes when selecting and installing an instant hot water tap, the Abode CPD can be delivered in real-time or web-based.

• ‘How to specify and plan correctly for instant hot water taps in homes’ covers the following topics:
• Suitability – water pressure and space requirements
• Planning – handle management, ergonomics, sink pairings
• Installation – manuals and informational videos
• Dry Fit – water connections, chlorination, and commission
• Power – power supply and building compliance
• Maintenance – filters, descaling, and maintenance
• Regulations – water flow: user safety, building regulations, WRAS durability
• Enforcement – requirements and guidance on compliance
• Sustainability – reduce, reuse, and recycle
• Choice – specify for every style of kitchen
• Overview – checklist summary
• Question time – questions and answers

Product manager at Abode Dan Biddle said: “We are thrilled to introduce our first CPD Seminar to educate and support the UK’s instant hot water tap market, and help design professionals better serve the growing demand for 3 IN 1 and 4 IN 1 instant hot water taps in the residential kitchen.

“Highly regarded as the latest must-have kitchen appliance in all new and refurbished kitchens, now is the time to focus our efforts on every stage of the buying process so that specifying, planning and installing this type of kitchen tap fast becomes a quality standard in design.”

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