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  • BS 5163-2:2004

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    Valves for waterworks purposes Stem caps for use on isolating valves and associated water control apparatus. Specification

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  23-12-2004

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Design requirements
    5 Preparing for storage and transport
    Annex A (normative) Test method for the resistance of stem caps to
            operating loads
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives details of stem caps not covered in BS EN 1074.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Isolating valves and hydrants installed in underground pipelines primarily carrying water intended for human consumption within the United Kingdom are required to be fitted with a stem cap to enable them to be operated by a ring-key and bar or T-shaped key.

    The stem cap is fitted to the top of the valve stem to convert the manufacturer’s stem configuration to mate with operating keys.

    Two sizes of stem cap are specified, covering respectively, valves from DN 50 through DN 300 and DN 350 through DN 600.

    NOTE Stem caps are also commonly used on other waterworks apparatus, e.g. penstocks (specified in BS 7775).

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    Committee PSE/18/2
    Development Note Together with BS 5163-1(2004), BS EN 1074-1 and BS EN 1074-2, it supersedes BS 5163(1986). Supersedes 04/30111467 DC. (01/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2009. (11/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    11/30243193 DC : 0 BS 750 - SPECIFICATION FOR UNDERGROUND FIRE HYDRANTS AND SURFACE BOX FRAMES AND COVERS
    11/30228295 DC : 0 BS 8558 - GUIDE TO THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, TESTING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES SUPPLYING WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE WITHIN BUILDINGS AND THEIR CURTILAGES - COMPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE TO BS EN 806
    BS 8558:2015 Guide to the design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages. Complementary guidance to BS EN 806
    BS 5163-1:2004 Valves for waterworks purposes Predominantly key-operated cast iron gate valves. Code of practice
    08/30176707 DC : DRAFT APR 2008 BS 336 - SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE HOSE COUPLINGS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
    BS 750:2012 Specification for underground fire hydrants and surface box frames and covers
    BS 336:2010 Specification for fire hose couplings and ancillary equipment
    BS 750:2006 Specification for underground fire hydrants and surface box frames and covers
    BS 6700(2006) : 2006 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES SUPPLYING WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE WITHIN BUILDINGS AND THEIR CURTILAGES - SPECIFICATION
    BS 8558:2011 Guide to the design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages. Complementary guidance to BS EN 806
    15/30299694 DC : 0 BS 8558 - GUIDE TO THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES SUPPLYING WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE WITHIN BUILDINGS AND THEIR CURTILAGES - COMPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE TO BS EN 806

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7775:1995 Specification for penstocks
    BS EN 1074-2:2000 Valves for water supply. Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification tests Isolating valves
    BS EN 736-2:2016 Valves. Terminology Definition of components of valves
    BS EN 1503-3:2000 Valves. Materials for bodies, bonnets and covers Cast irons specified in European Standards
    BS EN 1074-6:2008 Valves for water supply. Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification tests Hydrants
    BS EN 1074-1:2000 Valves for water supply. Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification tests General requirements
    ISO 8062:1994 Castings System of dimensional tolerances and machining allowances
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