Performance Requirements for Water Hammer Arresters

Designation Number:
ASSE 1010
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
23 040 99; 91 140 60
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This standard applies only to those devices classified as water hammer arresters having a permanently sealed cushion of gas isolated from the water way, and designed to provide continuous protection, without maintenance, against detrimental surge pressures within the water distribution system.

Project need:

Water hammer arresters are installed on water distribution system piping to prevent detrimental surge pressures within water distribution systems. This standard is referenced in several Jurisdictional plumbing code in Canada. However, It is not a National standard of Canada. This would make for general acceptance of the performance criteria of this standard across Canada. This standard meets the needs of stakeholders: Construction and maintenance personnel, plumbing and construction contractors, regulatory authorities, plumbers, manufacturers.

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