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    AS/NZS 4020:2005

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    Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water

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    Superseded date:  06-03-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-11-2005

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Sets out requirements for the suitability of products for use in contact with drinking water. Appendices provide test methods for evaluating those parameters that have the potential to affect the quality of the water.

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    This Standard specifies requirements for the suitability of products for use in contact with drinking water, with regard to their effect on the quality of water. These products include all items such as pipes, fittings, components, and materials used in coating, protection, lining, jointing, sealing and lubrication applications in the water supply and plumbing industry. The Standard requires that products intended for use in contact with drinking water be tested by exposure to extractant waters. Where appropriate, a scaling factor is applied to such tests to compensate for differences between laboratory and field conditions.NOTE: This Standard may be used to test the suitability of products intended for use in contact with types of water other than drinking water.This Standard does not take into account possible changes in materials, methods of manufacture or installation, nor is any consideration given to the frequency of testing of products. These should be covered by relevant product Standards. As a guide, re-verification testing of products to this Standard is generally desirable after a period of five years. This is consistent with the requirements of overseas bodies such as the Drinking Water Inspectorate in the United Kingdom.Chemicals and media used directly for treating raw water to provide a suitable drinking water supply (e.g. lime, coagulants, activated carbon, ion-exchange resins) are not covered by this Standard.

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    Committee CH-034
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Originated as AS 3855(Int)-1991.Previous edition AS/NZS 4020:2002.Fifth edition 2005. Originated as AS 3855(Int)-1991. Previous edition AS/NZS 4020:2002. Fifth edition 2005.

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    AS 4276.2-1995 Water microbiology Culture media, diluents and reagents (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS/NZS 2243.3:2002 Safety in laboratories Microbiological aspects and containment facilities
    AS 2567-2002 Laminar flow cytotoxic drug safety cabinets
    AS/NZS 2230:1999 New pneumatic tyres for light trucks and trucks/buses.
    AS 5601-2004 Gas installations
    AS/NZS 1477:1999 PVC pipes and fittings for pressure applications
    AS 1012.8.1-2000 Methods of testing concrete Method for making and curing concrete - Compression and indirect tensile test specimens
    AS/NZS 3500.4:2003 Plumbing and drainage Heated water services
    AS 1012.8.2-2000 Methods of testing concrete Method for making and curing concrete - Flexure test specimens
    AS/NZS 2031:2001 Selection of containers and preservation of water samples for microbiological analysis
    AS/NZS 3350.2.21:1999 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Particular requirements - Storage water heaters

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