IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1167-2023

Scope 1.1 General 1.1.1 This Standard covers solid waste containment interceptors intended for commercial and residential applications and specifies requirements for materials, physical characteristics, performance testing, and markings. 1.1.2 Solid waste containment interceptors covered by this standard include trap interceptors and non-trap interceptors of various configurations (see Figures 1 and 2). Examples of some, but not all, solid waste containment interceptor applications include dental offices, medical offices, laundry applications and testing laboratories. 1.2 Alternative Materials The requirements of this Standard are not intended to prevent the use of alternative materials or methods of construction provided such alternatives meet the intent and requirements of this Standard. 1.3 Terminology In this Standard, (a) “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy to comply with the Standard; (b) “should” is used to express a recommendation, but not a requirement; (c) “may” is used to express an option or something permissible within the scope of the Standard; and (d) “can” is used to express a possibility or a capability. Notes accompanying sections of the Standard do not specify requirements or alternative requirements; their purpose is to separate explanatory or informative material from the text. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and can be written as requirements. 1.4 Units of Measurement SI units are the primary units of record in global commerce. In this Standard, the inch/pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each measurement system are equivalent in application, but each unit system is to be used independently. All references to gallons are to U.S. gallons.