Ceramic plumbing fixtures

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Standards Development Organisation:
Working Program:
Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/CSA - B45.1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Scope

1.1
This Standard covers vitreous and non-vitreous china plumbing fixtures and specifies requirements for materials, construction, performance, testing, and markings. This Standard's performance requirements and test procedures apply to all types of water closets and urinals that discharge into gravity drainage systems in permanent buildings and structures, independent of occupancy.

1.2
This Standard covers the following plumbing fixtures:
(a) bathtubs;
(b) bidets;
(c) drinking fountains;
(d) fixtures for institutional applications;
(e) lavatories;
(f) shower bases;
(g) sinks:
   (i) laboratory sinks;
   (ii) laundry sinks;
   (iii) service sinks;
   (iv) utility sinks;
   (v) kitchen sinks; and
   (vi) clinic sinks;
(h) urinals; and
(i) water closets.
 

Project need:

Project Need
To continue alignment with Canadian and US plumbing requirements

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