What is BS 1876 - Automatic flushing cisterns for urinals about? 

Adequate performance of sanitary systems is vital in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene and preventing outbreak of diseases.

BS 1876 is a British Standard that discusses sanitary installations.

BS 1876 specifies requirements for automatic, valveless siphon, exposed or concealed, flushing cisterns with or without covers, of the type used for flushing urinals.

Who is BS 1876 - Automatic flushing cisterns for urinals for?  

BS 1876 on automatic flushing cisterns for urinals is relevant to: 

Sanitaryware manufacturers
Automatic flushing cistern manufacturers and designers
Quality control personnel 
Sanitation departments

Why should you use BS 1876 - Automatic flushing cisterns for urinals?  

A urinal cistern is usually referred to as an auto cistern. Once the water level within the cistern has reached a sufficient level, an auto syphon will release the stored water down into the sparge pipes to flush the urinals. That said, for their efficient and reliable functioning, it is necessary that they be manufactured and designed keeping in mind best industry requirements.

BS 1876 discusses the materials, appropriate design and construction considerations as well as marking guidelines for the manufacturers.

As a result, compliance with BS 1876 can help design and manufacture high-quality automatic flushing cisterns for urinals such that they are safe, reliable and effective at the point of use.

BS 1876:1990

Specification for automatic flushing cisterns for urinals

Current

Published:

31 Aug 1990