AS 1172.4:2019 pdf free
AS 1172.4:2019 pdf free.Sanitary plumbing products Part 4: Washbasins
The washbasin shall provide for a means of secure support ensuring that when it is installed, no load is placed on the waste pipe or water connections. Support structures, fixings, fasteners, and stiffeners,where provided, shall have a life not less than that of the washbasin.
Washbasins which do not have a separate support structure shall be self-supporting, either from the base or from the flange as appropriate to the type of installation.
With the exception of wall basins (see Clause 1.7), all washbasins when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in the designed manner and filled to maximum capacity with water and with a 30kg mass placed or hung on the middle of the front edge of the washbasin, shall, after a period of 2 min, show no sign of fracture, leakage or deformation greater than 5 mm. With the load removed, there shall be no permanent deformation greater than 1 mm and the washbasin shall show no signs of cracks, fracture or leakage.
When tested in accordance with Appendix B, wall basins shall show no sign of fracture, leakage or deformation greater than 5 mm. With the load removed, there shall be no permanent deformation greater than 1 mm and the wall basin shall show no signs of cracks, fracture or leakage. Fixings and brackets shall show no signs of failure.
NOTE Appendix B tests the integrity of the basin, fixed to a rigid wall. It is not the intention to interpret this test as part of installation requirement.
Washbasins shall be formed by stamping, pressing or fabrication. Where welding is employed, the welding materials shall be compatible with the material to be welded. All welds shall be finished smooth without pitting or crevices.
Washbasins shall be formed by stamping, pressing or fabrication. Where welding is employed, the welding materials shall be compatible with the material to be welded. Welds shall be free from cracks and pits, and shall be ground and polished to conform to surface finish requirements. Any joins shall be made so that their strength is not less than that of the parent material.AS 1172.4 pdf free download.
