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AS 1756-1999

AS 1756-1999

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Household sinks

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Superseded date

23-05-2024

Superseded by

AS 1172.8:2022

Published date

05-02-1999

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 1756-1999 HOUSEHOLD SINKS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Bead
7 - 1.4.2 Blister
7 - 1.4.3 Built-in sink
7 - 1.4.4 Chipping
7 - 1.4.5 Clickers
7 - 1.4.6 Crazing
7 - 1.4.7 Distortion
7 - 1.4.8 Dimples
7 - 1.4.9 Inclusions
7 - 1.4.10 Inset sink
7 - 1.4.11 Lift
8 - 1.4.12 Lumps
8 - 1.4.13 Peeling
8 - 1.4.14 Pinhole
8 - 1.4.15 Scale
8 - 1.4.16 Scratching
8 - 1.4.17 Sealing surface
8 - 1.4.18 Sharp edge
8 - 1.4.19 Drainer or bowl
8 - 1.4.19(A) Soap recess
8 - 1.4.20 Specks
8 - 1.4.20(A) Tap landing
8 - 1.4.21 Tiling flange
8 - 1.5 DESIGN
8 - 1.5.1 Preferred dimensions
8 - 1.5.2 Sink design
9 - 1.5.3 Corner radii
9 - 1.5.4 Flashings
9 - 1.5.5 Drainage
9 - 1.5.6 Support
9 - 1.5.7 Waste outlet
9 - 1.5.8 Tap and water supply outlet holes
9 - 1.5.9 Strength and support test
9 - 1.6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
10 - 1.7 MARKING
10 - 1.7(A) INFORMATIVE LABELLING
13 - SECTION 2 CAST IRON VITREOUS ENAMELLED SINKS
13 - 2.1 GENERAL
13 - 2.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
13 - 2.2.1 Cast iron
13 - 2.2.2 Thickness
13 - 2.2.3 Surface finish
13 - 2.3 SURFACE QUALITY
13 - 2.4 BLEMISHES
14 - 2.5 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
15 - SECTION 3 PRESSED STEEL VITREOUS ENAMELLED SINKS
15 - 3.1 GENERAL
15 - 3.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
15 - 3.2.1 Steel
15 - 3.2.2 Thickness
15 - 3.2.3 Construction
15 - 3.2.4 Surface finish
15 - 3.3 SURFACE QUALITY
16 - 3.4 BLEMISHES
16 - 3.5 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
17 - SECTION 4 VITREOUS CHINA SINKS
17 - 4.1 GENERAL
17 - 4.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
17 - 4.2.1 Material
17 - 4.2.2 Thickness
17 - 4.2.3 Surface finish
17 - 4.3 SURFACE QUALITY
17 - 4.4 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
18 - SECTION 5 STAINLESS STEEL SINKS
18 - 5.1 GENERAL
18 - 5.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
18 - 5.2.1 Stainless steel
18 - 5.2.2 Thickness
18 - 5.2.3 Construction
18 - 5.3 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
19 - SECTION 6 PLASTICS AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS SINKS
19 - 6.1 GENERAL
19 - 6.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
19 - 6.2.1 Materials
19 - 6.2.2 Gel coat thickness
19 - 6.3 PROPERTIES OF FINISHED SINKS
19 - 6.3.1 General
19 - 6.3.2 Surface quality
19 - 6.3.3 Chemical and stain resistance test
19 - 6.3.4 Colourfastness test
19 - 6.3.5 Surface scratching test
19 - 6.3.6 Ultraviolet degradation test
20 - 6.3.7 Impact test
20 - 6.3.8 Thermal shock test
20 - 6.3.9 Thermal expansion test
20 - 6.3.10 Thermal distortion test
20 - 6.3.11 Resistance to applied heat
20 - 6.3.12 Resistance to hot liquids
20 - 6.4 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
21 - APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
21 - A1 SCOPE
21 - A2 RIGIDITY
21 - A3 STRENGTH AND SUPPORT TEST

Specifies requirements for materials, construction and finish of household sinks.

Committee
WS-003
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 2469 8
Pages
16
ProductNote
Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, construction, and finish of household sinks, with and without drainers, including inset type sinks and drainer bowls. Critical dimensions only are specified.

Originated as AS A49-1947 Previous edition AS 1756-1989 Third edition 1999.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (December 2001).

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AS 1976-1992 Vitreous china used in sanitary appliances
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AS 2219.1.5-1978 Methods of test for vitreous enamel coatings Chemical tests - Determination of resistance of vitreous enamel coatings to citric acid at room temperature
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AS 2219.1.5-2002 Methods of test for vitreous enamel coatings Chemical tests - Determination of resistance of vitreous enamel coatings to citric acid at room temperature
AS/NZS 3500.0:1995 National Plumbing and Drainage Code Glossary of terms
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AS 1830-2007 Grey cast iron (Reconfirmed 2017)
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AS 1589-1994 Copper and copper alloy waste fittings
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