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BS 5412:1996

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Specification for low-resistance single taps and combination tap assemblies (nominal size ½ and ¾) suitable for operation at PN 10 max. and a minimum flow pressure of 0.01 MPa (0.1 bar)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-01-2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-01-1996

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Field of application
3 Normative references
4 Designation
5 Marking and identification
6 Materials
7 Dimensional characteristics
8 Watertightness characteristics
9 Pressure resistance characteristics
10 Hydraulic characteristics
11 Mechanical strength characteristics
12 Mechanical endurance characteristics
13 Backflow prevention
Tables
1 Conditions of use of tapware
2 Dimensions of inlet ends
3 Dimensions of pillar and bib taps
4 Dimensions of single hole combination tap assemblies
    for mounting on horizontal surfaces
5 Dimensions of two-hole combination tap assemblies
    with visible body for mounting on horizontal surfaces
6 Dimensions of three hole combination tap assemblies
    with concealed body for mounting on horizontal
    surfaces
7 Dimensions of eccentric unions
8 Inlet centres of unions
9 Dimensions of bath/shower combination tap assemblies
    with cross connected body mounted on vertical
    surfaces
10 Nozzle outlets designed to accept female threaded
    jet regulators
11 Nozzle outlets designed to accept male threaded jet
    regulators
12 Summary of watertightness tests
13 Flow rates
14 Dimensions of the pressure take off tee

The standard specifies the dimensional, watertightness, pressure resistance, hydraulic, mechanical strength and endurance characteristics with which size 1/2 and 3/4 single taps and combination taps shall comply.

Committee
B/504
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 91/16851 DC, BS 5412-1(1976), BS 5412-2(1976), BS 5412-3(1976), BS 5412-4(1976), BS 5412-5(1976), BS 5412&5413-1(1976), BS 5412&5413-2(1976), BS 5412&5413-3(1976), BS 5412&5413-4(1976) & BS 5412&5413-5(1976). (08/2005) Inactive for the new design. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
36
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
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