Home inspection plumbing standards are published by ASME, ASTM, ASSE, CSA, and others. They discuss the different drains, water heaters, septic tanks, and other components of the typical residential building plumbing system. The ANSI webstore has an additional piping industry page here.
Preface This is the fifth edition of ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, Plumbing supply fittings . It supersedes the previous edition published in 2018, 2011, 2012, and 2005. Together with ASME A112.18.2/CSA B125.2, CSA B125.3, and ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6, this Standard forms a series to cover plumbing fittings. This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard. This Standard was prepared by the CSA Technical Committee on Plumbing Fittings and the ASME Standards Committee on Plumbing Materials and Equipment. The CSA Technical Committee operates under the jurisdiction of the CSA Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure. This Standard has been formally approved by the ASME Standards Committee and the CSA Technical Committee. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. This Standard was approved as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute. Scope 1.1 Inclusions This Standard covers plumbing supply fittings and accessories located between the supply stop and the terminal fitting, inclusive, as follows: a) automatic compensating valves for individual wall-mounted showering systems; b) bath and shower supply fittings; c) bidet supply fittings; d) clothes washer supply fittings; e) commercial pre-rinse spray valves; f) drinking fountain supply fittings; g) humidifier supply stops; h) kitchen, sink, and lavatory supply fittings; i) laundry tub supply fittings; j) lawn and sediment faucets; k) low-pressure water dispensers; l) metering and self-closing supply fittings; m) shower heads and body sprays; and n) supply stops. 1.2 Exclusions This Standard does not cover a) plumbing waste fittings, which are covered by ASME A112.18.2/CSA B125.2; b) other devices (e.g., temperature-actuated in-line mixing valves), which are covered by CSA B125.3 or other Standards; and c) flexible water connectors under continuous pressure, which are covered by ASME A112.18.6/ CSA B125.6. 1.3 Exceptions Except for push-fit fittings, this Standard does not cover pipes and tubes or pipe and tube fittings. 1.4 Terminology In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 1.5 Units The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The inch/pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each measurement system are equivalent in application; however, each system is to be used independently. Combining values from the two measurement systems can result in non-conformance with this Standard. All references to gallons are to U.S. gallons. Note: See Annex A for information on the conversion criteria used in this Standard.
This Standard covers vitreous and non-vitreous china plumbing fixtures and specifies requirements for materials, construction, performance, testing, and markings. This StandardÆs performance requirements and test procedures apply to all types of water closets and urinals that discharge into gravity drainage systems in permanent buildings and structures, independent of occupancy. This Standard covers the following plumbing fixtures: a) bathtubs; b) bidets; c) drinking fountains; d) fixtures for institutional applications; e) lavatories; f) shower bases; g) sinks: h) urinals; and i) water closets. i) bar sinks; ii) clinic sinks; iii) kitchen sinks; iv) laboratory sinks; v) laundry sinks; vi) service sinks; and vii) utility sinks; This Standard is ôharmonizedö - developed in response to industry requests for uniform standards that would be acceptable in both the United States and Canada. Notably, A112.19.2 has served as a ôseed documentö for similar standards in Mexico, Brazil, China, the Philippines and elsewhere. A112.19.1 / A112.19.2 /A112.19.3 are to be used in conjunction with components described in other volumes of the ASME A112 series. Careful application of these A112 standards will help users to comply with pertinent regulations, while achieving the operational and safety benefits to be gained from the many industry best-practices detailed within these volumes. Intended for manufacturers of plumbing materials and equipment to enhance water conservation and comply with jurisdictional regulation, plus governmental and other regulatory bodies.
This Standard covers plumbing supply fittings and accessories located between the supply stop and the terminal fitting, inclusive, as follows: a) automatic compensating valves for individual wall-mounted showering systems; b) bath and shower supply fittings; c) bidet supply fittings; d) clothes washer supply fittings; e) commercial pre-rinse spray valves; f) drinking fountain supply fittings; g) humidifier supply stops; h) kitchen, sink, and lavatory supply fittings; i) laundry tub supply fittings; j) lawn and sediment faucets; k) low-pressure water dispensers; l) metering and self-closing supply fittings; m) showerheads, hand-held showers, and body sprays; and n) supply stops.
Preface This is the third edition of CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124, Plastic plumbing fixtures . It supersedes the previous edition published in 2017. This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard. This Standard was developed by the IAPMO Plumbing Standards Committee and the CSA Technical Committee on Plumbing Fittings. The CSA Technical Committee operates under the jurisdiction of the CSA Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure. This Standard was formally approved by the IAPMO Standards Committee and the CSA Technical Committee in accordance with the ANSI Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards, IAPMO Policies and Procedures for Consensus Development of American National Standards, SCC Requirements and Guidance - Accreditation of Standards Development Organizations, and IAPMO Policies and Procedures for Development of National Standards of Canada. This Standard was approved as an American National Standard on September 29, 2022. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. Scope 1.1 This Standard covers plastic plumbing fixtures and specifies requirements for materials, construction, performance, testing, and markings. 1.2 This Standard covers the following plumbing fixtures: (a) bathtubs and combination tub/showers; (b) lavatories; (c) shower bases and shower stalls; (d) sinks: (i) bar sinks; (ii) kitchen sinks; (iii) laundry sinks; (e) service sinks; urinals; and (f) water closets. 1.3 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 1.4 SI units are the units of record in Canada. In this Standard, the inch/pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each measurement system are equivalent in application; however, each system is to be used independently. Combining values from the two measurement systems can result in non-conformance with this Standard. All references to gallons are to U.S. gallons. For information on the conversion criteria used in this Standard, see Annex A.
This Standard addresses functional performance and requires physical characteristics of devices and systems which provide backflow protection consistent with the level of risk associated with the plumbing fixture fitting application. The Standard establishes specific performance criteria and provides the test methods to prove compliance. It is applicable to all plumbing fixture fittings with outlets not protected by an air gap.
This Standard specifies design and performance requirements for floor drains, adjustable floor drains, and area drains that are used inside of, or adjacent to, building structures. Drains of outlet NPS-2 and smaller, intended only for installation in shower areas, are covered in this Standard and in ASME A112.18.2/CSA B125.2 as well.
ASSE 1072-2020 establishes physical requirements, performance requirements, and test procedures for barrier type floor drain trap seal protection devices. These devices are designed to help protect the floor drain trap seal of floor drains that comply with ASME A112.6.3 by minimizing evaporation. The purpose of this device is to minimize the evaporation of the trap seal for the floor drain. The device will open to allow the flow of drainage and close when there is no flow. The device consists of a membrane that allows the flow of drainage to enter the plumbing drainage system. The device closes when there is no flow.
This Standard establishes performance requirements and test methods applicable to water heater relief valve drain (or runoff) tubes for use with relief valves having a steam rating of 105,000 Btu/hr or less.
Preface This is the eighth edition of CSA/ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1, Gas water heaters, volume I, storage water heaters with input ratings of 75,000 Btu per hour or less. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2004, 2001 and 1998. This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard. This Standard was prepared by the Joint Technical Subcommittee on Gas-Fired Water Heaters under the jurisdiction of the Z21/83 Technical Committee on Performance and Installation of Gas Burning Appliances and Related Accessories and the Strategic Steering Committee on Fuels and Appliances. It has been formally approved by the Z21/83 Technical Committee, and the Canadian Technical Committee on Gas Appliances and Related Accessories. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. This Standard has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to newly produced, automatic storage water heaters having input ratings of 75,000 Btu/hr (21 980 W) or less (see Clause 3, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as water heaters or appliances, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials: a) for use with natural gas; b) for use with manufactured gas; c) for use with mixed gas; d) for use with liquefied petroleum gases; e) for use with LP gas-air mixtures; f) for recreational vehicle installation for use with liquefied petroleum gases only (see Clause 4.1.26); g) for manufactured home (mobile home) installation convertible for use with natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases when provision is made for the simple conversion from one gas to the other (see Clause 4.1.25); h) for recreational vehicle installation convertible for use with natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases when provision is made for the simple conversion from one gas to the other (see Clause 4.1.26); and i) for use with combination potable water/space heating applications (see Clause 4.1.29and Clause 3, Definitions). 1.2 This Standard also applies to water heaters incorporating heat pipe heat exchangers (see Clause 4.4, Heat pipe heat exchangers). 1.3 Direct vent water heaters anticipated by this Standard are essentially balanced flue appliances with the air intake and vent outlet in close proximity. Other designs are to be subjected to such additional tests as believed necessary at the discretion of the testing agency. 1.4 Water heaters for installation in recreational vehicles are to be of the direct vent type. 1.5 This Standard also applies to water heaters with draft hoods which are factory-equipped with automatic vent damper devices (see Clause 3, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as vent damper devices. 1.6 This Standard also applies to water heaters of other than the direct vent type which are factory- equipped with electrically operated or mechanically actuated automatic flue damper devices (see Clause 3, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as flue damper devices. 1.7 If a value for measurement as given in this Standard is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated value is to be regarded as the specification, except as noted in Clauses 4.33.2 and 4.34.2. 1.8 All references to "psi" throughout this Standard are to be considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified. 1.9 Clause 7, Items unique to the United States, contains provisions that are unique to the United States. 1.10 Clause 8, Items unique to Canada, contains provisions that are unique to Canada. 1.11 Special construction provisions applicable to a water heater designed for use with an optional listed conversion kit are outlined under Annex F, Optional provisions for listed appliance conversion kits. 1.12 Clause 2, Reference publications, contains a list of standards specifically referenced in this Standard, and sources from which these reference standards may be obtained. 1.13 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designed normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
Preface This is the ninth edition of CSA/ANSI Z21.10.3 • CSA 4.3, Gas-fired water heaters, volume III, storage water heaters with input ratings above 75,000 Btu per hour, circulating and instantaneous . It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2004, 2001, and 1998. This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard. This Standard was prepared by the Joint Technical Subcommittee on Gas-Fired Water Heaters under the jurisdiction of the Z21/83 Technical Committee on Performance and Installation of Gas Burning Appliances and Related Accessories and the Strategic Steering Committee on Fuels and Appliances. It has been formally approved by the Z21/83 Technical Committee, and the Canadian Technical Committee on Gas Appliances and Related Accessories. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. This Standard has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to newly produced, large automatic storage water heaters having input ratings above 75,000 Btu/hr (21 980 W), instantaneous water heaters, circulating water heaters including booster water heaters (see Clause 3, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as water heaters or appliances, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials: a) for use with natural gas; b) for use with manufactured gas; c) for use with mixed gas; d) for use with liquefied petroleum gases; e) for use with LP gas-air mixtures; f) for recreational vehicle installation for use with liquefied petroleum gases only (see Clause 4.1.27); g) for manufactured home (mobile home) installation convertible for use with natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases when provision is made for the simple conversion from one gas to the other (see Clause 4.1.26); h) for recreational vehicle installation convertible for use with natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases when provision is made for the simple conversion from one gas to the other (see Clause 4.1.27); and i) for use with combination potable water/space heating applications (see Clauses 3, Definitions, and Clause 4.1.30). Automatic storage water heaters having input ratings of 75,000 Btu/hr (21 980 W) or less are covered in Volume I. 1.2 Instantaneous water heaters with input ratings of 200,000 Btu/h (58 614 W) or less, which are designed to deliver water at a controlled temperature of less than 180 °F (82 °C), are subject to Federal minimum efficiency requirements for residential water heaters or covered in Clause 8, Items unique to Canada, are exempt from recovery, thermal efficiencies and standby loss, and related markings required by this Standard. 1.3 Direct vent water heaters anticipated by this Standard are essentially balanced flue appliances with the air intake and vent outlet in close proximity. Other designs are to be subjected to such additional tests as believed necessary at the discretion of the testing agency. 1.4 Water heaters for installation in recreational vehicles are to be of the direct vent type. 1.5 This Standard also applies to water heaters with draft hoods which are factory equipped with automatic vent damper devices (see Clause 3, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as vent damper devices. 1.6 This Standard also applies to water heaters of other than the direct vent type which are factory equipped with electrically operated or mechanically actuated automatic flue damper devices (see Clause 3, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as flue damper devices. 1.7 If a value for measurement as given in this Standard is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated value is to be regarded as the specification, except as noted in Clauses 4.31.2 and 4.32.2. 1.8 All references to "psi" throughout this Standard are to be considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified. 1.9 Clause 7contains Clauses that are unique to the United States. 1.10 Clause 8contains Clauses that are unique to Canada. 1.11 Special construction Clauses applicable to a water heater designed for use with an optional listed conversion kit are outlined under Annex D, Optional Clauses for listed gas appliance conversion kits. 1.12 Clause 2, Reference publications, contains a list of standards specifically referenced in this Standard, and sources from which these reference standards may be obtained. 1.13 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a Clause that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
For water heaters with defined setpoint controls under various steady state flow conditions. These water heaters control the outlet temperature to specific limits and are installed within a hot water distribution system, but not at point-of-use. The water heater shall consist of a heat exchanger, a cold water inlet connection, a hot water outlet connection, and a means for precisely governing the outlet temperature. The device controller shall be listed to the appropriate electrical safety standard in accordance with the device category.
This Standard establishes performance requirements and test methods applicable to water heater relief valve drain (or runoff) tubes for use with relief valves having a steam rating of 105,000 Btu/hr or less.
Water heaters with precise output temperature control under varying flow conditions are used to provide tempered water to the user. As such, they need to limit maximum water temperature at the point of use in order to reduce and control the risks of scalding. ASSE 1084 is intended to provide a level of scald protection consistent with the current ASSE 1070 / ASME A112.1070 / CSA B125.70, Performance Requirements for Water Temperature Limiting Devices. These water heaters are not intended to limit thermal shock and are not substitutes for automatic compensative valves complying with ASSE 1016 / ASME A112.1016 / CSA B125.16, Performance Requirements for Automatic Compensating Valves for Individual Showers and Tub/Shower Combinations.
This standard covers prefabricated septic tanks made of concrete, fiber-reinforced polyester (FRP), thermoplastic, or steel, intended for use in residential or commercial sewage disposal systems, and specifies design, material, performance testing, and marking requirements.