Establishment and Evolution
– The Institute of Plumbers was established in 1906.
– In 1925, the industrial and commercial aspects were taken over by the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC).
– The Institute focused on education, training, and technical matters and became the Institute of Plumbing in 1957.
– In January 1970, it merged with the Registered Plumbers Association and took over the management of the Register of Plumbers.
– In 2004, it became the Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering.
– In July 2008, it was granted a Royal Charter, becoming the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering.
Membership and Representation
– The CIPHE has approximately 8,000 members.
– Its members include consultants, specifiers, designers, public health engineers, lecturers, trainers, trainees, and practitioners.
– The CIPHE is a member of the Construction Industry Council, the Engineering Council, and Build UK.
– Through its CEO, the CIPHE is represented on the World Plumbing Council and the WaterSafe Approved Installers Scheme.
– Members of the CIPHE can apply to register as Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and Chartered Engineer (CEng) via the Engineering Council.
Charitable Status and Objectives
– In 1979, the Institute became a registered educational charity.
– Its objectives include protecting the health and safety of the public through a qualified membership.
– The Institute aims to create technical excellence to provide a protected environment and enhanced sustainability.
– It focuses on improving safety and health in the plumbing and heating industry.
– The Institute’s charitable status reinforces its commitment to public benefit.
Merger and Expansion
– In November 2019, the Institute of Domestic Heating and Environmental Engineering merged into the CIPHE.
– This merger created a single professional body representing the UK plumbing and heating industry.
– The merger expanded the CIPHE’s membership and expertise.
– The CIPHE now represents a broader range of professionals in the industry.
– The merger strengthens the CIPHE’s position as a leading authority in plumbing and heating engineering.
Affiliations and Recognition
– The CIPHE is affiliated with the Engineering Council.
– It is also affiliated with Sir William Arrol & Co., a notable engineering firm.
– The CIPHE’s affiliation with these organizations validates its professional standing.
– The CIPHE’s Royal Charter status highlights its recognition and authority in the industry.
– The CIPHE’s affiliations and recognition contribute to its credibility and influence within the plumbing and heating engineering field. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartered_Institute_of_Plumbing_and_Heating_Engineering
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is the professional body for the plumbing and heating industry in the United Kingdom. It was founded as the Institute of Plumbers in 1906. It received a royal charter in 2008. It has 6,617 members.
| Abbreviation | CIPHE |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | National Association of Master Plumbers |
| Merged into |
|
| Formation | 1906 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Registration no. |
|
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Station Lane, Hornchurch |
| Location |
|
| Coordinates | 51°33′36″N 0°13′13″E / 51.5601°N 0.2202°E |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Membership |  6,617 (2022) |
Chief Executive Officer | Kevin Wellman |
Chairman | Paul Massey |
| 9 trustees | |
| Affiliations | |
| Budget | (2022) |
| Revenue | £1.05m (2022) |
| Expenses | £1.05m (2022) |
| Endowment | £94.79k (2022) |
| Staff | 11 (2022) |
| Website | www |
Formerly called |
|
