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History:
– The Institute of Plumbers was founded in 1906.
– It focused on education, training, and technical matters.
– Merged with the Registered Plumbers Association in 1970.
– Renamed to the Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering in 2004.
– Received a royal charter in 2008.

Membership:
– CIPHE has 6,617 members.
– Members include consultants, designers, engineers, and practitioners.
– Members can apply for Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, and Chartered Engineer status.
– Represents various roles in the plumbing and heating industry.
– Promotes professional development and excellence.

Affiliations:
– Member of the Construction Industry Council and Engineering Council.
– Affiliated with Build UK and World Plumbing Council.
– Represented on the WaterSafe Approved Installers Scheme.
– CEO represents CIPHE in various industry organizations.
– Engages in global plumbing and engineering initiatives.

References:
– Charity Commission and Engineering Council provide oversight.
– Archived documents detail the history and amalgamation of CIPHE.
– Annual reports provide financial and operational insights.
– Professional Engineering Institutions support CIPHE’s objectives.
– Historical references document the growth and evolution of the organization.