BS 6920-1:2014 Suitability of non-metallic materials and products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of water. Specification (incorporating corrigendum No. 1)

Publication Year

2014

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Details the requirements, 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. Covers the odour and flavour of water, appearance, growth of aquatic microorganisms, extraction of substances that might be of concern to public health, extraction of metals and boron, high temperature tests and odour and flavour of water from hoses intended for food and drink application.

Document History

Supersedes BS 6920-1:2000. First published 31 May 1988. Second edition, 29 June 1990. Third edition, 15 December 1996. Fourth edition, 15 May 2000. Fifth (present) edition, June 2014. Came into effect 30 June 2014. Amendment dated October 2014 - Clause 5, Figures B.1 and B.2.

ISBN

9780580878237

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