SNIPEF (Scottish & Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation) is the trade association for plumbing and heating businesses based in Scotland and Northern Ireland SNIPEF operates an “Approved Certifier of Construction” scheme for drainage, heating and plumbing works which are subject to a Building Warrant SNIPEF was established in 1923 but long before it was formed there were local associations of master plumbers in various parts of the country Our high standards of professional advice and service are designed to help our members improve and develop their business performance