Utilities

Schemes

We operate utility accreditation schemes, on behalf of the utility industry and their regulators, to independently assess service providers seeking to perform scopes of work within the contestable connections markets in the electricity, gas, and water sectors.

We have facilitated the liberalisation of the gas, water and electricity connections markets through the provision of utility accreditation schemes. When work is performed by Lloyd’s Register accredited contractors, utilities can be assured that connections will prove to be assets rather than liabilities.

Each scheme is tailored to address the risks to which each of the respective utility sectors may be exposed. The assessment criteria for each scheme enable service providers to be recognised as technically competent to perform the accredited scopes of work. Scopes may range from design and project management to 132kV overhead line work, to a 7barg complex gas main connection, to the construction of water mains and services.

These schemes are currently operated in the UK, but can be applied to any utility operation where the utility is seeking independent evaluation of competence, whether in relation to its own staff or that of its contractors.

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Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS)

We operate the Gas Industry Registration Scheme on behalf of the UK Gas Transporters. Under the scheme, we perform technical assessments of Utility Infrastructure Providers (UIPs), who elect to be assessed for accreditation, for work associated with the construction of new gas infrastructure operating up to 7 barg pressure,

For more information about Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS)

Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS)

We operate the Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS) on behalf of Water UK and the water utilities. Under the scheme we perform technical assessment of the service providers who elect to be assessed for accreditation for contestable works associated with the installation of water infrastructure.

For more information about Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS)

National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)

We operate the National Electricity Registration Scheme on behalf of the UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). Under the scheme we perform technical assessment of the Service Providers who elect to be assessed for accreditation for contestable works associated with the installation of electrical connections

For more information about National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)

Multi-Utilities Recognition Status (MURS)

We operate the Multi-Utility Recognition Status (MURS) for those utility providers who already hold accreditation under the NERS (electricity), GIRS (gas) and WIRS (water) schemes.

For more information about Multi-Utilities Recognition Status (MURS)

The Ofgem Meter Asset Managers Registration Scheme

Our scheme evaluation process seeks to ensure that Gas Meter Asset Managers under assessment in the UK are fully compliant with all sections of the Meter Asset Managers Code of Practice.

For more information about The Ofgem Meter Asset Managers Registration Scheme

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