Standard
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BS 6920-1:2000

Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water - Specification

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1   Scope

This part of BS 6920 specifies requirements for the suitability of non-metallic products, including water fittings and components, pipes and materials used in coating, protection, lining, jointing, sealing and lubrication, for use in contact with either hot or cold water intended for human consumption, with regard to their effect on the quality of the water.

NOTE In some cases the appropriate national authorities or regulators may require specific additional testing to be carried out on extracts from certain types of these materials; interpretation of the results from additional testing is the responsibility of the requesting body.

Product Details
Descriptors
Appearance
Water storage
Water pipes
Contaminants
Water supply engineering
Potable water
Biological analysis and testing
Flexible pipes
Water
Water purification
Odours
Microorganisms
Water supply
Extraction
Metals
Temperature
Taste tests
Water pipelines
Non-metals
High temperatures
ICS Codes
13.060.20 Drinking water
Committee
EH/6
International relationships
ISBN
978 0 580 76873 6
Publisher
BSI