British Standards Institution

Sector: Construction

Overview: Under the direction of Standards Policy and Strategy Committee, is responsible for the UK input to CEN/TC 164 and the preparation, revision and amendment of British Standards for Water Supply, including both internal and external systems from the point of supply to the outlet tap

Committee standards activity

In Progress (29)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
Revision of BS 8561	Specification for mechanical fittings for use in the repair, connection and renovation of pressurized water supply pipelines. Requirements and test methods Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Environment \| Water quality \| Water quality. General \| Water. Examination. General \| Water quality. Other \| Engineering \| Fluid systems and components \| Pipelines \| Pipelines and fittings. Other materials Proposal begins : 2019-08-15	Proposal
Reinscription of PWI	on building valves - combined products Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Engineering \| Fluid systems and components \| Valves \| Valves. Check Proposal begins : 2022-11-21	Proposal
CIB Activation PWI WG9	Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption and swimming pool water— Glass beads and glass granulate Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Construction \| Construction materials and building \| Water supply Proposal begins : 2022-11-03	Proposal
CEN/TR 00164623 2021	Guidelines for water safety plan concept in buildings Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Construction \| Construction materials and building \| Installations in buildings \| Water supply Proposal begins : 2021-03-12	Proposal
CEN/TR 00164623 2021	Guidelines for water safety plan concept in buildings Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Construction \| Construction materials and building \| Installations in buildings \| Water supply Proposal begins : 2021-03-12	Proposal
CEN/TC 164 N 3971	Sanitary tapware - Measurement of functional performance of taps and showers Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Construction \| Construction materials and building \| Installations in buildings \| Water supply Proposal begins : 2021-11-08	Proposal
CEN/TC 164 N 3946, CIB Activation PWI/WG16	In-situ generating and dosing devices of biocides for drinking and swimming pool water treatment - Ozone Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Construction \| Construction materials and building \| Water supply Proposal begins : 2021-07-13	Proposal
CEN/TC 164 N 3872	'Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption' - Antifouling for membranes. - Sulfamic acid and salts Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Environment \| Water quality \| Water. Drinking \| Water. Examination. Chemical substances \| Manufacturing \| Chemical technology \| Chemical industry. Products \| Chemicals. Water purification \| Construction \| Construction materials and building \| Water supply Proposal begins : 2020-09-10	Proposal
CEN/TC 164 N 3848 , prEN 14944-2	Influence of cement based products on water intended for human consumption - Test methods - Part 2: Influence of site-applied cement based materials and associated... Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Construction \| Construction materials and building \| Construction industry \| Construction materials \| Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar \| Installations in buildings \| Water supply Proposal begins : 2020-08-12	Proposal
CEN/TC 164 N 3721, Revision of EN 13434	Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water - Mechanical disconnector, hydraulic actuated - Family G, type B Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Water quality \| Water. Examination. Chemical substances \| Water quality. Other \| Water supply Proposal begins : 2019-07-03	Proposal

Published (25)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN 816:2017	Sanitary tapware. Automatic shut-off valves PN 10 Categories: Sanitary installations Published standard begins : 2017-09-05	Published standard
BS EN 246:2021	Sanitary tapware. General specifications for aerators Categories: Sanitary installations Published standard begins : 2021-11-23	Published standard
BS EN 16146:2012+A1:2014	Sanitary tapware. Extractable shower hoses for sanitary tapware for supply systems type 1 and type 2. General technical specification Categories: Sanitary installations Published standard begins : 2014-12-01	Published standard
BS EN 15975-1:2011+A1:2015	Security of drinking water supply. Guidelines for risk and crisis management. Crisis management Categories: Water. Drinking Published standard begins : 2016-04-04	Published standard
BS EN 15096:2020	Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water. Hose Union anti-vacuum valves. DN 15 to DN 25 inclusive Family H, type B and type D. General technical specification Categories: Water. Drinking \| Valves. General \| Water supply Published standard begins : 2020-07-06	Published standard
BS EN 1488:2021	Building valves. Expansion groups. Tests and requirements Categories: Water supply \| Water heating Published standard begins : 2021-06-01	Published standard
BS EN 1487:2014	Building valves. Hydraulic safety groups. Tests and requirements Categories: Water supply Published standard begins : 2014-07-14	Published standard
BS EN 14452:2005	Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water. Pipe interrupter with atmospheric vent and moving element DN 10 to DN 20. Family D, t ype B Categories: Water. Drinking \| Valves. Check Published standard begins : 2006-12-18	Published standard
BS EN 14451:2020	Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water. In-line anti-vacuum valves DN 10 to DN 50 inclusive. Family D, type A Categories: Water. Drinking \| Valves. Check Published standard begins : 2020-07-06	Published standard
BS EN 1444:2001	Fibre-cement pipelines. Guide for laying and on-site work practices Categories: Pipelines. General \| Pipelines and fittings. Other materials \| Water supply Published standard begins : 2001-01-05	Published standard

Withdrawn (19)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN 246:2003	Sanitary tapware. General specifications for flow rate regulators Categories: Sanitary installations Withdrawn begins : 2021-11-23	Withdrawn
BS EN 15975-2:2013	Security of drinking water supply. Guidelines for risk and crisis management. Risk management Categories: Water. Drinking Withdrawn begins : 2013-11-11	Withdrawn
BS EN 15219:2006	Water equipment inside buildings. Nitrate removal devices. Requirements for performance, safety and testing Categories: Water supply Withdrawn begins : 2008-07-22	Withdrawn
BS EN 15091:2013	Sanitary tapware. Electronic opening and closing sanitary tapware Categories: Sanitary installations Withdrawn begins : 2024-03-22	Withdrawn
BS EN 15091:2006	Sanitary tapware. Electronic opening and closing sanitary tapware Categories: Sanitary installations Withdrawn begins : 2008-01-17	Withdrawn
BS EN 14898:2006	Water conditioning equipment inside buildings. Active media filters. Requirements for performance, safety and testing Categories: Water supply Withdrawn begins : 2007-08-08	Withdrawn
BS EN 14897:2006	Water conditioning equipment inside buildings. Devices using mercury low-pressure ultraviolet radiators. Requirements for performance, safety and testing Categories: Water supply Withdrawn begins : 2007-08-08	Withdrawn
BS EN 14812:2005	Water conditioning equipment inside buildings. Chemical dosing systems. Pre-set dosing systems. Requirements for performance, safety and testing Categories: Water supply Withdrawn begins : 2007-07-26	Withdrawn
BS EN 14743:2005	Water conditioning equipment inside buildings. Softeners. Requirements for performance, safety and testing Categories: Water supply Withdrawn begins : 2007-07-26	Withdrawn
BS EN 14652:2005	Water conditioning equipment inside buildings. Membrane separation devices. Requirements for performance, safety and testing Categories: Water supply Withdrawn begins : 2007-07-26	Withdrawn

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Committee members

Nominating organizations

Bathroom Manufacturers Association
British Plastics Federation
British Water
Committee Manager
Future Water Association
Hot Water Association
Hydrotec (UK) Ltd
Incoming Chair - B/504/10
NSF Wales Ltd
Pipeline Industries Guild
UK Steel
Unified Water Label Association (UWLA)
Water Regs UK
Water UK
WRAS

Liaisons with other committees

Chair - B/504/-/1
Chair - B/504/-/10
Chair - B/504/-/13
Chair - B/504/-/14
Chair - B/504/-/8
Chair - B/504/2
Chair – B/504/10
Individual Capacity - Water fittings and backflow
Liaison - EH/3
Liaison - EH/6
Liaison - PRI/88
Liaison - PSE/10

BSI roles

Committee Chair

Standards Development

B/504 - Water supply

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