भारतीय मानक IS 8931 : 2021

Indian Standard

जल सेवाओ ं के लिए तांबा मिश्रधातु के

एकल नल, सयं ोजित नल सम्मुचय,
स्टॉप वाल्व एवं
एकल लीवर मिक्सर — विशिष्टि
( दसू रा पनु रीक्षण )

Copper Alloy Single Taps,

Combination Tap Assemblies, Stop
Valves and Single Lever Mixers for
Water Services — Specification
( Second Revision )

ICS 91.140.70

© BIS 2021

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B U R E A U O F I N D I A N S TA N D A R D S
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Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings Sectional Committee, CED 03

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized
by the Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering
Divisional Council.
This standard was first formulated in 1978 and subsequently revised in 1993. Pillar taps, bib taps and stop valves
are extensively used as water fittings for domestic water supplies. Bib taps and stop valves, and pillar taps were
earlier covered separately in IS 8931 and IS 8934, respectively. Since the functional requirements of taps and
valves were identical, it was decided by the Committee to merge these two standards in IS 8931. In the first
revision of IS 8931 in 1993, besides merging the above two standards, the standard also incorporated provisions
for combination tap assembly. Further, only the critical dimensions were given in the standard so that the design
flexibilities as may be required by the manufacturer could be incorporated. Also, material specifications for various
components/parts of taps and valves were elaborated. Since the taps of nominal size of 10, 20 and 25 mm and
valves of 10 and 25 mm were not commonly used, these were withdrawn, and some additional performance tests
were included in the first revision of the standard.
This second revision of the standard has been brought out to incorporate technological advancements made in the
field of manufacturing and use of single taps, stop valves, combination tap assemblies and to include single lever
mixers. In this revision of the standard, the following major modifications have been incorporated:
a) Single lever mixers including concealed mixers and diverters have been included.
b) Use of leaded tin bronze material (LTB 2) as a material for these products has been deleted considering
that the material is not being used in view of its high lead content.
c) Stainless steel and Arcylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) material have been included for flanges,
diverters and diverter components.
d) Neoprene rubber has been included for ‘O’ rings for durability and better performance.
e) Requirement for maximum height of tightening for pillar mounted combination tap assembly has
been removed.
f) Some dimensions have been changed considering the current practices of manufacturing and
installation.
g) Requirements for accessible taps and guidelines relating to accessibility for person with disabilities
have been included.
h) Mechanical endurance characteristic test for taps and valves has been included.
j) Additional requirements for water efficiency rating and labelling of taps, stop valves, combination
tap assemblies and single lever mixers have been incorporated through reference to the concerned
Indian Standard.
Requirements of screw down rising spindle bib taps, stop valves and pillar taps have been covered in IS 781 : 1984
‘Specification for cast copper alloy screw down bib taps and stop valves for water services (third revision)’ and
IS 1795 : 1982 ‘Specification for pillar taps for water supply purposes (second revision)’, respectively.
Sensor taps having various requirements for the electronic components as also actuation device, are being covered
in a separate standard. Push taps are also being covered separately.
In the formulation of this standard, assistance has also been derived from BS EN 200:2008 ‘Sanitary tapware —
Single taps and combination taps for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 — General technical specification’.
The composition of the Committee responsible for the formulation of this standard is given in Annex G.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )’. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
 IS 8931 : 2021

Indian Standard
COPPER ALLOY SINGLE TAPS, COMBINATION TAP
ASSEMBLIES, STOP VALVES AND SINGLE LEVER
MIXERS FOR WATER SERVICES — SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )

1 SCOPE 4 CLASSIFICATION AND NOMINAL SIZES

This standard lays down the requirements regarding The nominal size shall be designated by the nominal
materials, manufacture, workmanship, construction, bore of the pipe outlet to which the taps and valves are
dimensions, finish and testing of nickel-chromium normally fitted. The nominal size shall be as follows
plated copper alloy non-rising spindle type single pillar for each of the type of the product as per this standard:
and bib taps, combination tap assemblies, stop valves
and single lever mixers suitable for operation from Sl Types of Tap Nominal Size
0.05 MPa to 0.5 MPa pressure at maximum temperature No.
of 65 °C. (1) (2) (3)

2 REFERENCES i) Pillar tap 15 mm

ii) Bib tap 15 mm
The standards given in Annex A contain provisions,
which through reference in this text, constitute provision iii) Combination tap assembly 15 mm
of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions a) Wall mounted
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, combination tap
and parties to agreements based on this standard are assembly
encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the
b) Pillar mounted
most recent editions of the standards listed in Annex A.
combination tap
3 TERMINOLOGY assembly
iv) Stop valve 15 mm and
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given in
20 mm
IS 10446 shall apply, in addition to the following.
3.1 Combination Tap Assembly v) Angle stop valve 15 mm and
20 mm
3.1.1 Pillar Mounted Combination — The tap assembly vi) Single lever mixer 15 mm
with a vertical inlet and a nozzle arranged to discharge
in a downward direction (such as single hole and three- a) Single lever concealed
hole combination tap assemblies for wash basin),suitable bath and shower mixer
for mounting on a horizontal surface. with diverter
b) Single lever pillar
3.1.2 Wall Mounted Combination — The tap assembly mounted sink mixer
with a horizontal inlet and a nozzle arranged to with swivel spout
discharge in a downward direction (such as bath and
c) Single lever pillar
sink combination tap assemblies), suitable for mounting
mounted basin mixer
on vertical surface.
d) Single lever wall
3.2 Angle Stop Valve — A valve with the inlet and mounted sink mixer
outlet at right angles to each other and is intended to with swivel spout
facilitate servicing of water fittings or appliances. e) Single lever bath and
3.3 Single Lever Mixer — Mixing valve which shower mixer
mixes hot and cold water and which, by means of
5 MATERIAL
a control device, allows the user to adjust between
‘all cold water’ and ‘all hot water’, which implies the Material, used for different components/parts of taps,
flow rate of the mixture obtained may be adjusted stop valves and mixers shall be in accordance with
between ‘no flow’ and ‘maximum flow’ using the same Table 1, except for cartridges for single lever mixers.
control/operational device (lever/handle).

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Table 1 Material for Components/Parts of Single Taps, Combination Tap Assemblies,

Stop Valves and Mixers
( Clauses 5, 6.11.1, 6.11.2 and 7.1.3.4 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Component Material Conforming to
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Body, body components, inlet tubes, a) Cast brass Grade LCB 2 of IS 292
nozzle, bonnet and back nuts b) Die cast brass1) Grade DCB2 of IS 1264
c) Forged brass Grade FLB of IS 6912
d) Brass rods Grade 1 Half hard of IS 319
e) Brass tubes IS 407
f) Copper Tubes Soft, annealed IS 10773
ii) Flanges, diverter and diverter a) Cast brass Grade LCB 2 of IS 292
components b) Die cast brass1) Grade DCB2 of IS 1264
c) Forged brass Grade FLB of IS 6912
d) Brass rods Grade 1 Half hard of IS 319
e) Brass sheet Grade CuZn 37 of IS 410
f) Stainless steel sheet Grade 304 of IS 6911
g) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) –
iii) Spindle, glands, washer plate, nuts, a) Brass rods (Extruded or rolled) Grade 1 Half hard of IS 319
screws and pin b) Forged brass Grade FLB of IS 6912
iv) Circlip, wire locks a) Phosphor bronze sheet Grade 111 HE of IS 7814
b) Phosphor bronze wire IS 7608
c) Stainless steel Grade 1 of IS 4454 (Part 4)
v) ‘O’ ring, gasket and seat washer a) Synthetic rubber IS 9975 (Parts 1 and 2)
b) Neoprene rubber –
c) Acrylonitrille butadiene rubber (NBR) –
d) Synthetic butadiene rubber (SBR) –
vi) Knob, knob components a) Cast brass Grade LCB 2 of IS 292
b) Die cast brass1) Grade DCB2 of IS 1264
c) Forged brass Grade FLB of IS 6912
d) Brass rods Grade 1 Half hard of IS 319
e) Zinc base alloys IS 713
f) Plastic [Polyacetal, Polypropylene, –
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),
Arcylics-Polymethyl-Methacrylates,
Nylon- Polymides]

1)
Conformity only with chemical composition to be complied with.

6 MANUFACTURE, WORKMANSHIP AND sand. They shall be neatly dressed and no casting shall
CONSTRUCTION be burned, plugged stopped and patched.

6.1 General 6.3 Forging shall be sound without lamination, smooth

and well finished.
Figures appearing in this standard are illustrative and
do not specify design features. However, dimensions as 6.4 Knobs shall be sound and free from cracks, spots
specified shall be complied with. and blow holes. However, shrinkage marks appearing
due to processing are permissible on internal surface
6.2 Casting shall in all respects be sound and free from
so as to not affect the appearance and performances of
defects like laps, blowholes and pitting. External and
the knobs.
internal surfaces shall be clean, smooth and free from

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6.5 Machining 6.9 Body Seats

The body, bonnet, spindle and other parts shall be 6.9.1 The seat may be integral with the body or may
machined true, so that when assembled, the parts shall be separate renewable seat rings, screwed into body
be axial parallel and cylindrical, with surface smoothly and shall have serations or slots or any other not less
finished within the limits of dimensions specified for efficient device to facilitate renewal. The area through
various components. the renewable seat ring shall be at least equal to a circle
6.6 Screw Threads of diameter equal to the minimum bore of seating
specified in Table 2. Seat ring faces shall be finished
6.6.1 The inlets and outlet connection threads whether smooth and edges shall be deburred.
internal or external, shall be a pipe thread conforming
to either IS 554 or IS 2643. This requirement does not 6.9.2 The body shall be machined so that when the body
apply to single hole combination tap assembly and and seat are assembled and secured in position they are
single lever mixer. co-axial and the faces of seat and body are parallel.

6.6.2 The length of spindle threads shall be such that 6.10 Bonnet Assembly
when the washer plate is resting on the seating without The surface forming the body to bonnet joint shall be
any washer, a length of thread equal to not less than machined smooth. The joint may be with a gasket or
50 percent of the external diameter of the threaded an ‘O’ ring.
portion of the spindle shall be in full engagement with NOTE — For single lever mixers, the term ‘operating
the internal thread of the washer plate. mechanism’ is used in place of ‘bonnet assembly’.

6.7 Waterway 6.11 Gland Packing

6.7.1 Except where otherwise specified in this standard, 6.11.1 Except as specified in 6.11.2, the gland or
the area of waterway throughout the body of a tap stuffing box shall be packed with, gland packing as per
or valve shall not be less than the area of a circle of Sl No. (v) of Table 1, suitable for both cold and hot
diameter equal to the minimum bore of seating specified water. A suitable washer as per Sl No. (v) of Table 1
in Table 2. may also be fitted in the bottom of stuffing box but
this may be omitted if the packing is in the form of a
6.7.2 In any single outlet combination tap assembly the moulded composition packing ring.
area of waterway through the individual tap shall be
as specified in 6.7.1 up to the junction of the two tap 6.11.2 When ‘O’ rings are to be employed for the gland
outlet with the combined outlet. The internal diameter seal, a minimum of two ‘O’ rings as per Sl No. (v) of
of a combined outlet shall not be less than 15 mm. If the Table 1 shall be fitted in spindle. They shall be capable
combined outlet is not circular it shall have an area of of being renewed.
waterway not less than the area of a circle of diameter
equal to 15 mm. 6.12 Flanges
Taps designed for mounting on to flat surfaces may
6.7.3 In a combination tap assembly with diverter for have integral or separate flanges.
bath and shower, the area of waterway may be reduced
below the bore specified in 6.7.1. 6.13 Knob

6.7.4 In case of a single lever mixer, the minimum All knobs shall be close fit on a squared or serrated
waterway in the whole product shall be have an area spindle. The knob may be secured by a screw or using
not less than the area of a circle of diameter equal to any other efficient device, provided that the minimum
6.5 mm. cross-sectional area of attachment is not less than the
equivalent square for that size of spindle. The knob
6.8 Flow Straightening and Aerating Device shall not have any threads so as to screw it directly
to the spindle. A non-metallic insert may be provided
Taps may be fitted with flow straightening and aerating
between knob and the spindle to restrict the heat
devices at manufacturer’s option.
transfer, when hot water is flowing.
NOTES
1 Flow straightening of the corrugated sleeve or moulded 7 DIMENSIONS
plastic may be incorporated at the outlet within the nozzle of
the tap. It may be noted that straighteners usually reduce the 7.1 Single Pillar and Bib Tap, Combination Tap
area of waterway.
Assembly, Stop Valve and Angle Stop Valve
2 Flow straightening and aerating device which incorporate
a multiplicity of small orifices, that is those containing wire 7.1.1 Minimum Thickness
gauge or perforated plates, shall be screwed type and be easily
removable for cleaning purpose. It should be noted that when Except where a lesser thickness is specified, no point
aerators are fitted there is usually a reduction in flow. of body subjected to direct water pressure shall have

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a thickness less than 2.0 mm. However, in the case of 7.1.3.3 Washer plate
single tap and combination tap assemblies, the open
outlet nozzle portion may be reduced to 1.6 mm in case 7.1.3.3.1 The washer plate shall be shrouded or flat
of castings and forging and to 0.6 mm when drawn type, made from one piece and shall be machined all
tubes are used. over.

7.1.2 Body 7.1.3.3.2 The part of washer plate that prevents

turning shall be either two flats, a square, a hexagon
7.1.2.1 The dimensions of body to bonnet connection or any other shape that prevents turning.
and seat shall conform to the dimensions specified in
Table 2, read with Fig. 1. 7.1.3.3.3 The seat washer shall be affixed to the
washer plate. The connection between the seat washer
7.1.2.2 The seat edges shall be rounded off to avoid and its housing shall be ensured by a screw, a nut or
cutting edges. any other means that ensures the firm seating of the
washer in its place.
7.1.2.3 Square or lugs on the shank under the flange
of pillar tap known as locating feature is an optional 7.1.3.3.4 The minimum lift of washer plate with
feature. Where provided, it shall not exceed the washer in position shall be 3.5 mm and 5.0 mm,
following dimensions: respectively for 15 mm and 20 mm nominal bore taps
and valves.
a) Circumscribed diameter of : 29 mm
locating feature 7.1.3.4 The seat washer shall be as per Sl No. (v)
b) Depth of locating feature under : 5 mm of Table 1 and should be suitable for heat resistant
flange applications.

7.1.2.4 Dimensions of bodies of pillar taps and bib taps 7.2 Single Lever Mixer
shall conform to those specified in Table 3 read with
7.2.1 Dimensions of bodies for concealed diverter
Fig. 2, and Table 4 read with Fig. 3, respectively.
for bath and shower mixer shall conform to those
7.1.2.5 Dimensions of bodies for stop valves including specified in Table 10 read with Fig. 9. Dimensions of
angle stop valves shall conform to those specified in bodies for single lever sink mixer with swivel spout
Table 5 read with Fig. 4. shall conform to those specified in Table 11 read with
Fig. 10. Dimensions of bodies for single lever pillar
7.1.2.6 Dimensions of bodies for wall mounted mounted basin mixer shall conform to those specified
combination tap assembly shall conform to those in Table 12 read with Fig. 11. Dimensions of bodies
specified in Table 6 read with Fig. 5. Dimensions of for wall mounted single lever sink mixer with swivel
bodies of one-hole and three-hole pillar mounted spout shall conform to those specified in Table 13 read
combination tap assemblies shall conform to those with Fig. 12. Dimensions of bodies for single lever bath
specified in Table 7 read with Fig. 6 and Table 8 read and shower mixer shall conform to those specified in
with Fig. 7, respectively. Table 14 read with Fig. 13.
7.1.3 Bonnet Assembly 7.2.2 Diameter of Single Lever Cartridge
7.1.3.1 Spindle, bonnet, washer plate and other parts The minimum nominal diameter of the single lever
shall be machined true, so that when assembled, the mixer cartridge shall be 35 mm.
parts shall be axial, parallel and cylindrical with surface 7.2.3 Wherever the nuts are used for connecting the
smoothly finished. mixers with the braided pipe, the minimum thickness
7.1.3.2 The dimensions of bonnet assembly shall of the nuts shall be 2 mm.
conform to those specified in Table 9 read with Fig. 8.

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E E E
1) 1) 1)
C C C

D
F
F

F
SEAT SEAT
A

B
B
A A

Optional Recessed to a Depth not Exceeding 2½ Threads

1)

NOTE ― The design shown are typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.
1
1) OPTIONAL RECESSED TO A DEPTH NOT EXCEEDING 2 2 THREADS

Fig. 1 Typical Details

FIG. 1 BODY of Body
TO BONNET To Bonnet
CONNECTION (TYPICALConnection
DETAILS)

Table 2 Dimension of Body to Bonnet Connection

( Clauses 6.7.1, 6.9.1 and 7.1.2.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particular (see Fig. 1) Dimensions for Nominal Size

15 20
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Bore of seating, A 10.0 to 12.0 12.7 to 16.5
ii) Thickness of metal supporting seat, B 2.0, Min 2.0, Min
iii) Connection thread, C G 1/21) G 3/41)
iv) Length of internal thread on body, D 9.0, Min 9.0, Min
v) Outer diameter of body, E 24.0, Min 31.0, Min
vi) Face of body to face of seating, F 21.0, Min 24.0, Min
1)
Conforming to IS 2643.

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NOTE ― The designs shown are typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

Fig. 2 Typical Details of Bodies for Pillar Taps

Table 3 Dimensions of Bodies for Pillar Tap, Nominal Size 15 mm

( Clause 7.1.2.4 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars Dimensions
(see Fig. 2)
(1) (2) (3)
i) Bore of inlet shank, A 14.5, Max
ii) Thread of inlet shank, B G1/2 B1)
iii) Diameter of base of flange, C 42, Min
iv) Horizontal length from centre of body to centre of outlet, D 80, Min
v) Height from flange to centre of outlet, E 25, Min
vi) Length of thread, F 42, Min
vii) Length of shank, G 50, Min
viii) Diameter of flange, H 38, Min
ix) Thickness of flange, J 2, Min
x) Size across flats, K 25, Min
xi) Heights of flats, L 7, Min
1)
Conforming to IS 2643.

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NOZZLE

KNOB

BODY BODY KNOB

E
A
A
B D

D B

TYPE 1 TYPE 2

BODY
D
B
A

KNOB

E
NOZZLE

TYPE 3

NOTE ― The designs shown are typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

FIG. 3 TYPICAL DETAILS OF BODIES OF BIB TAPS

Fig. 3 Typical Details of Bodies for Bib Taps

Table 4 Dimensions of Bodies for Bib Tap, , Nominal Size 15 mm

( Clause 7.1.2.4 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particular (see Fig 3) Dimensions

Min
(1) (2) (3)
i) Thread of Inlet shank, A G 1/2 B1) / R 1/21)
ii) Length of shank, B 11, Min
iii) Length from flange to centre of spout, D 70, Min for Type 1
150, Min for Type 2 and
Type 3
iv) Height between centre of the body and centre of spout, E 20, Min
1)
Conforming to IS 2643 or IS 554

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KNOB B

D KNOB
BODY
D

B
A

C BODY

4A Stop
4A STOP Valve
VALVE withINTERNAL
WITH Internal Thread
THREAD 4B Angle
4B ANGLE STOPStop Valve
VALVE

KNOB

KNOB

BODY
FLANGE
B

D D
A

C BODY
4C Stop
4C STOP Valve WITH
VALVE with External
EXTERNALThread
THREAD 4D4D Concealed Stop
CONCEALED STOPValve
VALVE
NOTE ― The designs shown are typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

FIG.4 TYPICAL DETAILS OF BODIES FOR STOP VALVES AND ANGLE STOP VALVES
Fig. 4 Typical Details of Bodies for Stop Valves and Angle Stop Valves

Table 5 Dimensions of Bodies for Stop Valves and Angle Stop Valves
( Clause 7.1.2.5 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig. 4) Dimensions for Nominal Size

15 20
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Thread of inlet shank, A (see Fig. 4A and Fig. 4D) G 1/21)/Rp 1/21) G 3/41)/Rp 3/41)
ii) Thread of inlet shank, B (see Fig. 4B and Fig. 4C) G 1/2 B1)/R 1/21) G 3/4 B1)/R 3/41)
iii) Length of shank, C (see Fig. 4A and Fig. 4D) 9, Min 10.5, Min
iv) Length of shank, D (see Fig. 4B and Fig. 4C) 11, Min 12, Min
1)
Conforming to IS 2643 or IS 554.

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TYPE 1
F
NOZZLE

D
C
LOOSE

B
FLANGE

BODY KNOB

A
KNOB NOZZLE
E

NOZZLE

AERATOR

TYPE 2

D
C
LOOSE
B

FLANGE

BODY
DIVERTER
A

KNOB

NOZZLE

E AERATOR

F
TYPE 3

NOTE ― The designs shown are typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.
Fig.TYPICAL
FIG.5 5 Typical Details
DETAILS of Bodies
OF BODIES forMOUNTED
FOR WALL Wall Mounted Combination
COMBINATION Tap Assembly
TAP ASSEMBLY

Table 6 Dimensions of Bodies for Wall Mounted Combination Tap Assembly, Nominal Size 15 mm
( Clause 7.1.2.6 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig. 5) Dimensions
(1) (2) (3)
i) Thread of inlet shank, A G 1/2 B1)
ii) Length of inlet shank, B 25, Min
iii) Adjustment range of S-union, C 5, Min
iv) Diameter of flange, D 50, Min
v) Distance between centres of inlets, E 148, Min
vi) Length from flange to centre of spout, F 200, Min for Type 1 and Type 2
135, Min for Type 3
1)
Conforming to IS 2643 or IS 554.

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NOZZLE
D E

AERATOR NOZZLE
A

KNOB

F
F
BODY

G
B
LOOSE FLANGE
G

PERMITTED
A A C
J
H

K
INLET
K

TUBE
INLET
L TUBE
L

M
M

FIG.6 BODIES FOR PILLAR MOUNTING COMBINATION TAP ASSEMBLY ( TYPICAL DETAILS )
NOTE ― The designs shown are typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

Fig. 6 Typical Details of Bodies for One-Hole Pillar Mounted Combination tap Assembly

Table 7 Dimensions of Bodies for One-hole Pillar Mounted Combination Tap Assembly, Nominal Size 15 mm
( Clause 7.1.2.6 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig. 6) Dimensions
(1) (2) (3)
i) Dimension of base form centre of body, A 21, Min
ii) Diameter of shank, B 33, Max
iii) Outlet dimension, C 33.5, Max
iv) Smallest dimension of flange, D 42, Min
v) Horizontal length from centre of body to centre of outlet, E 80, Min
vi) Height from flange to centre of spout, F 40, Min
vii) Length of threaded shank, G 25, Min
viii) Depth of hexagon, H 7, Min
ix) Diameter of flange, J 42, Min
x) Length of connection, K 350, Min
xi) Mean outside diameter of copper tube, L 9.5, Min
xii) Mean thickness of tube, M 0.6, Min

NOTES
1 The inlet tubes made of soft annealed copper tubes.
2 Braided hoses may be used, however, it should withstand minimum static pressure of 1 N/mm2.

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KNOB
NOZZLE

LOOSE
FLANGE

K
F PERMITTED AERATOR
F

E
D

D
E
M

G SIDE STOP
VALVE

L J
C
A B
H
LOOSE
FLANGE
PERMITTED

NOTE ― The design shown is typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.
FIG.7 TYPICAL DETAILS OF BODIES FOR THREE HOLE PILLAR MOUNTING COMBINATION TAP ASSEMBLY
Fig. 7 Typical Details of Bodies for Three-Hole Pillar Mounted Combination Tap Assembly

Table 8 Dimensions of Bodies for Three-hole Pillar Mounted Combination Tap Assembly,
Nominal Size 15 mm
( Clause 7.1.2.6 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig. 7) Dimensions
(1) (2) (3)
i) Bore of inlet shank, A 14.5, Max
ii) Thread of inlet shank, B G1/2 B1)
iii) Length of external threaded shank, C 8, Min
iv) Height for tightening (adjustable), D 5, Min
v) Diameter of shank, E 29, Min
vi) Smallest dimension of flange, F 42 to 62
vii) Diameter of flange, G 42, Min
viii) Distance between centres of inlet, H 195, Min
ix) Horizontal length from centre of body to centre of outlet, J 90, Min
x) Height from base of the body to centre of outlet, K 25 to 125
xi) Mean outside diameter of copper tube, L 9.5, Min
xii) Mean thickness of tube, M 0.6, Min
1)
Conforming to IS 2643.

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NOTE ― The design shown is typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

Fig. 8 Typical Details of Bodies of Bonnet Assembly

Table 9 Dimensions of Bodies of Bonnet Assembly

( Clause 7.1.3.2 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig 8) Dimensions for Nominal Size

15 20
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Diameter, A 24, Min 30, Min
ii) Thickness, B 2.0, Min 2.5, Min
iii) Diameter of seat washer, C 15.6, Min 20.6, Min
iv) Projection from edge of washer plate, D (applicable for shrouded type only) 1, Min 1, Min
v) Thickness of seat washer, E 4, Min 4, Min
vi) Length of closing thrust collar of bonnet, F 2.0, Min 2.5, Min
vii) Thread, G G 1/2 B1) G 3/4 B1)
viii) Length, H 8, Min 9, Min
ix) Diameter of spindle, J 6.5, Min 9, Min
x) Diameter of thrust collar, K 11.8, Min 13.8, Min
xi) Thickness of thrust collar, L 1.5, Min 1.5, Min
xii) Core diameter of spindle actuating, M 6.0, Min 8.0, Min
xiii) Outside diameter of washer plate, N 17.6, Max 24, Max
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B C
E

DIVERTER

BODY

BATH AND
SHOWER MIXER
FLANGE

NOTE ― The design shown is typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

Fig.
FIG.99 Typical
TYPICALDetails
DETAILSofOF
Body of Single
BODY Lever Concealed
OF CONCEALED Bath
DIVERTOR andBATH
FOR Shower
ANDMixer
SHOWERwithMIXER
Diverter

Table 10 Dimensions of Body for Single Lever Concealed Bath and Shower Mixer with Diverter
( Clause 7.2.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particular (see Fig. 9) Dimensions
(1) (2) (3)
i) Dimension of flange, A a) Round flange – ɸ140, Min
b) Rectangular shape – 100 (W) × 140 (L), Min
c) Square shape – 140 × 140, Min
ii) Distance between the centre of the thread to the back edge of the flange, B 25, Min
iii) Distance between the centre of the thread to the back of the body, C 45, Max
iv) Dimensions of the flange 125 (L) × 50 (W), Min
v) Thread of inlet/outlet, E G 1/2 B1) for inlet
G 1/2 B1) or G 3/4 B1) for outlet
vi) Length of the inlet/outlet thread, F 12, Min (for both inlet and outlet)

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C
B

D
E

G
F

NOTE
FIG 10 TYPICAL ― The design
DETAILS shown isOF
OF BODY typical/illustrative.
SINGLE LEVER However,
MIXER the dimensional
WITH SWIVELdetails are for compliance.
SPOUT
Fig. 10 Typical Details of Body of Single Lever Pillar
Mounted Sink Mixer with Swivel Spout

Table 11 Dimensions of Body for Single Lever Pillar Mounted Sink Mixer with Swivel Spout
( Clause 7.2.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig. 10) Dimensions
(1) (2) (3)
i) Horizontal length from the centre of the body to the centre of the outlet of the spout, A 200, Min
ii) Height from the base to the top of the lever in off-position, B 115, Min
iii) Height from the base of the flange to the centre of the outlet of the spout, C 130, Min
iv) Length of thread shank, D 20, Min
v) Length of the connecting pipe/ hose, E 350, Min
vi) Diameter of the base of the flange, F 42, Min
vii) Connecting nut, G G 1/2 B1)
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NOTE ― The design shown is typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

Fig. 11 Typical Details of Body of Single Lever Pillar Mounted Basin Mixer

Table 12 Dimensions of Bodies for Single Lever Pillar Mounted Basin Mixer
( Clause 7.2.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig 11) Dimensions
(1) (2) (3)
i) Horizontal length from the centre of the body to the centre of the outlet of the spout, A 75, Min
ii) Height from the base of the flange to the centre of the outlet of the spout, B 45, Min
iii) Diameter of the base of the flange, C 45 to 52
iv) Length of the anchoring stud, D 65, Min
v) Diameter of the shank, E 33, Min
vi) Length of the connecting pipe/hose, F 350, Min
vii) Connecting nut, G G 1/2 B1)

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NOTE ― The design shown is typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

Fig. 12 Typical Details of Body for Single Lever Wall Mounted Sink Mixer with Swivel Spout

Table 13 Dimensions of Bodies for Single Lever Wall Mounted Sink Mixer with Swivel Spout
( Clause 7.2.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig. 12) Dimensions
(1) (2) (3)
i) Thread of inlet shank, A G1/2 B1)
ii) Length of shank, B 25, Min
iii) Adjustment range of S-union, C 5.0, Min
iv) Diameter of flange, D 50, Min
v) Distance between centres of inlet, E 148, Min
vi) Length from flange to centre of spout, F 200, Min

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NOTE ― The design shown are typical/illustrative. However, the dimensional details are for compliance.

Fig. 13 Typical Details of Body of Single Lever Bath and Shower Mixer

Table 14 Dimensions of Body of Single Lever Bath and Shower Mixer

( Clause 7.2.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl No. Particulars (see Fig. 13) Dimension
(1) (2) (3)
i) Thread of inlet shank, A G 1/2 B1)
ii) Length of shank, B 25, Min
iii) Adjustment range of S-union, C 10, Min
iv) Diameter of flange, D 50, Min
v) Distance between centres of inlet, E 148, Min
vi) Distance from flange to centre of spout, F 135, Min
vii) Distance from flange to centre of outlet for hand shower, G 75, Min
viii) Height from the bottom of the centre of the outlet of the spout to the top of the lever in off-position, H 80, Min

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8 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 10 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

ACCESSIBLE TAPS
10.1 All taps, valves and mixers shall be capable of
8.1 Accessible taps should be single lever mixer complying with the tests specified in 10.2 to 10.6 The
or combination tap assembly with lever handle test specified are laboratory tests and not quality control
(see Notes), complying with other requirements as tests during production.
given in 8.2 to 8.4.
10.2 Water Tightness Characteristic
NOTES
1 Sensor operated accessible taps will be covered in a separate 10.2.1 This test consists of checking under cold water
standard. pressure or under air pressure the water tightness
2 In order to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities, of bonnet assembly/operating mechanism on seat,
the requirements relating to installation of sanitary appliances tap, valve and mixer upstream, tap, valve and mixer
including water closets, are given in Part 3 ‘Development
Controls and General Building Requirements’ of SP7 : 2016
downstream and bath/shower diverters whether manual
‘National Building Code of India 2016’. or automatically operated.

8.2 The operating control (lever handles) shall be easily 10.2.2 The test under cold water pressure and air
operable with one hand with an operating force of not pressure are considered to be equivalent. The choice
more than 20 N. between one and the other method should be agreed
between the purchaser and the test laboratory.
8.3 Information, if any should be in raised tactile and
10.2.3 The test equipment, duration and procedure as
Braille signage.
specified in Annex B shall be followed.
8.4 It is recommended that a thermostat be installed to
10.2.4 Throughout the duration of test, there shall be no
limit the temperature of the hot water to maximum of
leakage of water or escape of air bubbles respectively,
40 °C in order to prevent scalding. Hot and cold water
through the walls of the body, the bonnet/operating
taps should be identifiable by both colour and tactile
mechanism and the diverter assembly. Combination
marking.
tap assembly and single lever mixer when tested in
9 FINISH accordance with B-6, shall have no leakage or seepage
at the outlet or at the end of the unconnected inlet.
9.1 The significant surfaces of taps, combination
10.3 Pressure Resistance Characteristic
tap assemblies, stop valves and single lever mixers
shall be nickel-chromium plated. However, the body 10.3.1 This test consists of revealing any deformation
of concealed stop valve and side stop valve of pillar in the tap and valve that may result under the action of
mounted combination tap assembly may be polished cold water at a relatively high pressure. The test shall
bright or may be unpolished surface, as ‘cast’ finish. be carried out upstream of the taps, valves and mixers.
9.1.1 Definition of Significant Surfaces 10.3.2 Criteria for conformity shall be that no permanent
Significant surfaces are all parts of the article (taps, deformation in the part of the taps, valves and mixers
valves, combination tap assemblies and single lever shall be produced.
mixers) covered or to be covered by the coating
10.3.3 The test equipment, procedure and duration as
(plating/polishing) and for which the coating is essential
specified in Annex C shall be followed.
for serviceability and/or appearance of the fitted article.
For example, internal surfaces of hollow parts such as 10.4 Hydraulic Characteristics (Flow Rate)
cross pieces, caps, knobs are not deemed significant.
9.2 The taps and valves of copper alloy shall be 10.4.1 The value of flow rate shall not be less than
nickel-chromium plated complying with service 3 l/min at 0.05 MPa. If the tap/valve/mixer is fitted with
condition No. 2 (Cu/Ni 10b Cr r) of IS 1068. The flow straightening or aerating device, the same may be
knobs and knob components of plastic material may be removed for the testing purpose. The measurement
used in as moulded finish, or nickel-chromium plated shall be carried out with taps and valves fully open.
complying with service condition No. 2 of IS 8376. The 10.4.2 The test circuit, apparatus and procedure as
knobs and knob components of zinc base alloy shall specified in Annex D shall be followed for a dynamic
be nickel-chromium plated complying with service system.
condition No. 2 (Zn/Cu Ni 15b Cr r) of IS 1068.

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10.4.3 In case of non-metred fittings, the average 12 SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR
maximum difference between the highest and the CONFORMITY
lowest average flow rate shall not exceed 2.0 l/min.
The sampling procedure to be adopted and criteria for
10.4.4 For water efficiency rating, this test is performed conformity shall be as given in Annex F.
to determine the value of the flow rate corresponding to
a maximum pressure of 0.42 MPa. 13 MARKING
13.1 Each pillar tap, bib tap, combination tap
10.5 Mechanical Strength Characteristics
assembly, stop valve and angle stop valve and single
10.5.1 This test is performed to verify the torsional lever mixer shall be legibly marked with the following
strength of operating mechanism/bonnet assembly to a information:
torque of 6 Nm, in both opening and closing positions. a) Manufacturer’s name or trade-mark.
10.5.2 The required torque of 6 Nm shall be applied b) Letter ‘H’ or ‘C’ or alternatively fire red or blue
and maintained for a period of 5 min either with a colour for taps meant for hot water or cold water
torque wrench, having an accuracy of 10 percent, applications. In the case of combination tap
fitted to operating member or a lever arm and device assembly and single lever mixer, the hot water
for measuring the force applied. It shall be assured that supply and marking for the same shall be on the
shear force does not affect the measurement. left, and those for cold water on the right.
c) Direction of flow in case of stop valves.
10.5.3 The tap, valve and mixer with its operating
mechanism (bonnet assembly) shall not be supplied 13.2 The packing of the product shall be marked
with water during the test. legibly and indelibly with the following:
a) Manufacture’s name or trade mark;
10.5.4 Throughout the duration of test and at the end of
test, there shall be no permanent deformation or loosing b) Nominal size of valve; and
of any part of the tap, valve and mixer. c) Batch number and date of manufacture.
10.6 Mechanical Endurance Characteristics 13.3 Accessible taps shall be marked with the
international sign of accessibility as given in Part 3
10.6.1 The mechanical endurance test of the operating ‘Development Controls and General Building
mechanisms (head and handle) of taps, valves and Requirements’ of SP7 : 2016 ‘National Building Code
mixers shall satisfy the leak tightness test requirement of India 2016’, on the carton/packing.
as described in B-3.
13.4 BIS Certification Marking
10.6.2 The test equipment, duration and procedure as
specified in Annex E shall be followed. Each pillar tap, bib tap, combination tap assembly,
stop valve and angle stop valve, single lever mixer
11 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR conforming to the requirements of this standard
WATER EFFICIENCY may be certified as per the conformity assessment
schemes under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian
For water efficiency rating and labelling of taps, valves, Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and Regulations
combination tap assemblies, single lever mixers, framed thereunder, and the tap may be marked with
the requirements given in IS 17650 (Part 2) shall be the Standard Mark.
complied with.

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ANNEX A
( Clause 2 )
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

IS No. Title IS No. Title

292 : 1983 Specification for leaded brass 4905 : 2015 Random sampling and
ingots and casting (second revision) randomization procedures
(first revision)
319 : 2007 Free cutting brass bars, rods
and section — Specification 6911 : 2017 Stainless steel plate, sheet and strip —
(fifth revision) Specification (second revision)
407 : 1981 Specification for brass tubes for 6912 : 2005 Copper and copper alloys forging
general purposes (third revision) stock and forging — Specification
(second revision)
410 : 1977 Specification for cold rolled brass
sheet, strip and foil (third revision) 7608 : 1987 Specification for phosphor bronze
wire for general engineering
554 : 1999 Pipe threads where pressure — purposes (first revision)
Tight joints are made on the
threads — Dimensions, tolerances 7814 : 2005 Phosphor bronze sheet, strip
and designation (fourth revision) and foil — Specification
(second revision)
713 : 1981 Specification for zinc base
alloy ingots for die casting 8376 : 1988 Specification for electroplated
(second revision) coatings of nickel plus chromium
on plastics for decorative purposes
742 : 1981 Specification for zinc base alloy die (first revision)
castings (second revision)
9844 : 1981 Methods of testing corrosion
781 : 1984 Specification for cast copper resistance of electroplated and
alloy screw down bib taps and anodized aluminium coatings by
stop valves for water services neutral salt spray test
(third revision)
9975 Specification for ‘O’ rings
1068 : 1993 Electroplated coatings of nickel
plus chromium and copper (Part 1) : 1981 Dimensions
plus nickel plus chromium — (Part 2) : 1984 Material selection and quality
Specification (third revision) acceptance criteria
1264 : 1997 Brass gravity die castings — 10446 : 1983 Glossary of terms relating to water
Specification (fourth revision) supply and sanitation
2643 : 2005 Pipe threads where pressure- 10773 : 1995 Wrought copper tubes for
tight joints are not made on the refrigeration and air — Conditioning
threads — Dimensions, tolerances purposes — Specification
and designation (third revision) (first revision)
4454 Steel wires for mechanical springs IS 17650 Water efficient plumbing
(Part 4) : 2001 Stainless steel wire (Part 2) : products — Requirements: Part 2
(second revision) 2021 Sanitary fittings
SP 7 : 2016 National Building Code of India
2016

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ANNEX B
( Clauses 10.2.4 and 10.6.1 )
WATERTIGHTNESS CHARACTERISTICS TEST

B-1 GENERAL c) Completely immerse the tap/valve/mixers

specimen in water contained in tank.
This test is carried out to verify the water tightness of
the complete tap, valve and mixer specimen. d) Apply an air pressure of 0.6 MPa to the tap/valve
specimen for 20 s.
B-2 TEST EQUIPMENT NOTE — If the water tightness of the spindle is ensured by a
stuffing box, the packing gland is loosened.
B-2.1 For Water Test
B-4 PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE
The hydraulic test circuit shall be capable of producing WATERTIGHTNESS OF THE TAPS, VALVES
the static and dynamic pressures required and AND MIXERS DOWNSTREAM
maintaining them for the duration of the test.
B-4.1 Water Test
B-2.2 For Air Test under Water
a) Connect the valve specimen to the test circuit.
The test set-up shall include a tank filled with water and
its accessories, and a pneumatic circuit that can deliver b) With the outlet orifice closed and generally turned
the required pressure and maintain it for the duration downwards, open the seat (bonnet assembly).
of the test. c) Apply to the valve specimen, a water pressure of
0.4 MPa for 60 s.
B-2.3 For Flow Diverter
d) In addition, for taps, valves and mixers where
The test set-up shall include a flow diverter the water tightness of the spindle is ensured by
(automatic/manually lockable) having a nominal flow one or more ‘O’ rings, apply a water pressure of
of minimum 5.0 litre per minute at a dynamic pressure 0.02 MPa for 60 s.
of 0.3 MPa.
e) In the latter case, begin by applying 0.4 MPa
B-2.4 Test Duration gradually reducing down to the test pressure of
0.02 MPa.
The duration given in B-3 to B-5 are minimum time
periods. B-4.2 Air Test under Water
a) Connect the valve specimen to the circuit with the
B-3 PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE
outlet orifice closed;
WATERTIGHTNESS OF THE OPERATING
MECHANISM/BONNET ASSEMBLY ON THE b) Immerse the valve specimen in water contained in
SEAT, AND THE WATERTIGHTNESS OF THE the tank;
TAPS, VALVES AND MIXERS UPSTREAM c) Apply an air pressure of 0.2 MPa for 20 s;
d) In addition, for valves where the water tightness
B-3.1 Water Test
of the spindle is ensured by one or more ‘O’ rings,
a) Connect the tap/valve/mixers specimen to the test apply an air pressure of 0.2 MPa for 20 s; and
circuit; e) In the latter case, begin by applying 0.2 MPa
b) With the outlet orifice open generally turned gradually reducing down to the test pressure of
downwards, close the seat (bonnet assembly) 0.02 MPa.
using a torque of 1.5 Nm; and
c) Apply water pressure of 1.2 MPa for 60 s. B-5 PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE
WATERTIGHTNESS OF MANUALLY
NOTE — When the water tightness of the spindle is ensured
by a stuffing box, the packing gland is loosened. OPERATED DIVERTERS

B-3.2 Air Test under Water B-5.1 Water Test Procedure

a) Connect the tap/valve/mixers specimen to the test a) Connect the tap in its normal position of use, to
circuit. the test circuit.
b) With the outlet orifice open and generally turned b) Put the diverter in the bath position, the bath outlet
upwards, close the seat (bonnet assembly) using a being artificially closed and shower outlet being
torque of 1.5 Nm. open and generally turned downwards ensuring
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c) Apply a static water pressure of 0.4 MPa for j) In addition, if the water tightness of the diverter
60 s. Check that the water tightness is maintained is ensured by one or more ‘O’ rings, apply a static
on the shower side. air pressure of 0.02 MPa for 20 s. In the latter
d) In addition, when the water tightness of diverter case begin by applying the highest pressure then
is ensured by one or more ‘O’ rings, apply a static gradually reducing down to the lowest pressure of
water pressure of 0.02 MPa for 20 s. In the latter 0.02 MPa. Check that water tightness is maintained
case, begin by applying the highest pressure, then on the bath side.
gradually reducing down to the lowest pressure B-5.3 Procedure for Checking the Water Tightness
of 0.02 MPa. Check that the water tightness is of Flow Diverters (Automatic/Manually Lockable)
maintained on the shower side.
The test shall be carried out with water only as per the
e) Put the diverter in the shower position, the shower procedure described below:
outlet being artificially closed and the bath outlet
being open and generally turned downwards a) Connect the tap, in its normal position of use,
ensuring that there is no water leakage. to the test circuit with outlet orifices open and
generally turned downwards. Connect the flow
f) Apply a static water pressure of 0.4 MPa for
regulator (see B-2.3), to the shower outlet.
60 s. Check that water tightness is maintained on
the bath side. b) Put the diverter in the bath position, and apply
a dynamic water pressure of 0.4 MPa for 60 s.
g) In addition, if the water tightness of the diverter
Check that water tightness is maintained on the
is ensured by one or more ‘O’ rings, apply a static
shower side.
water pressure of 0.02 MPa for 20 s. In the latter
case, begin by applying the highest pressure, then c) Put the diverter in shower position, check that
gradually reducing down to the lowest pressure of water tightness is maintained on the bath side.
0.02 MPa. Check that water tightness is maintained d) With the diverter still in shower position, reduce
on the bath side. the dynamic pressure to 0.05 MPa. Check that
the diverter has not disengaged. Maintain this
B-5.2 Air Test Procedure under Water pressure for 60 s and check that water tightness is
a) Connect the tap in its normal positions of use to maintained on the bath side.
the test circuit. e) Stop the water, check that the diverter returns to
b) Place the diverter in the bath position, with the the bath position.
bath outlet being artificially closed and shower f) Re-apply the dynamic pressure of 0.05 MPa for
outlet being open and generally turned upwards. 60 s. Check that the water tightness is maintained
c) Immerse the tap in the water contained in the tank. on the shower side.
d) Apply a static air pressure of 0.2 MPa for 20 s.
Check that water tightness is maintained on the B-6 PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE
shower side, and there is no air leakage. WATER TIGHTNESS OF THE OPERATING
MECHANISM/BONNET ASSEMBLY FOR NO
e) In addition, if the water tightness of the diverter CROSS FLOW BETWEEN HOT WATER AND
is ensured by one or more ‘O’ rings, apply a static COLD WATER
air pressure of 0.02 MPa for 20 s. In the latter
case begin by applying the highest pressure of a) Connect one end of the combination tap
0.02 MPa. Check that water tightness is maintained assembly/single lever mixer to the test circuit.
on the shower side. b) With the outlet orifice open and the bonnet
f) Put the diverter in the shower position with the assembly/operating mechanism open, apply a
shower side outlet being artificially closed and the water pressure of 0.4 MPa for 60 s. In this period,
bath side outlet being opened and generally turned move the temperature control device over its full
upwards. operating range.
g) Immerse the tap in the water contained in the tank. c) Repeat the text, reversing the water supply
h) Apply a static air pressure of 0.2 MPa for 20 s. connection to the other inlet.
Check that water tightness is maintained on the d) Check that the water tightness is maintained at the
bath side, and there is no air leakage. outlet or at the end of the unconnected inlet.

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ANNEX C
( Clause 10.3.3 )
PRESSURE RESISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS

C-1 GENERAL water pressure of 0.4 MPa for a duration of 60 s. For

taps/valves/mixers without flow rate regulator and
This test is the carried out for checking the mechanical
15 mm nominal size, apply at the inlets, for 60 s, the
behaviour of the body of the tap, valves and mixers
water pressure needed to give a flow rate of 0.4 l/s
under cold water pressure.
through the specimen. For valves without flow rate
C-2 TEST EQUIPMENT regulator and 20 mm nominal size, apply at the inlets,
for 60 s, the water pressure needed to give a flow rate
A hydraulic test circuit capable of producing the static of 0.8 l/s through the specimen. Check whether there
and dynamic pressures required and of maintaining is permanent deformation in any part of the specimen
them for the test duration. downstream of the bonnet assembly/operating
mechanism. For taps/valves/mixers with removable
C-3 PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE flow rate regulator, the test shall be carried out both
MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR UPSTREAM OF with and without this regulator. There should not be
THE OPERATING MECHANISM/BONNET any deformation or leakage.
ASSEMBLY IN SHUT POSITION
C-5 PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE
Apply a static water pressure of 2.5 MPa for a duration
MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF BODY OF
of 60 s. There should not be any deformation or leakage.
TAPS, VALVES AND MIXERS
C-4 PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE Remove the bonnet assembly and close the
MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR DOWNSTREAM bonnet/cartridge end and the outlet with a plug. Apply a
OF THE BONNET ASSEMBLY/OPERATING static water pressure of 2.5 MPa for a duration of 60 s,
MECHNAISM IN OPEN POSITION this pressure being measured at the junction of the valve
Connect the tap/valve/mixer to the test circuit and and the pipe. There should not be any deformation or
open the same fully. For taps/valves/mixers with a leakage in the body.
flow rate regulator fitted, apply at the inlet a dynamic

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ANNEX D
( Clause 10.4.2 )
HYDRAULIC CHARACTERISTICS

D-1 GENERAL D-2.2.2 Pipes

This test is carried out to measure the flow rate of single The pipes shall be of brass/SS 304 and their internal
and combination taps, valves and single lever mixers surface shall be smooth.
together with their standard accessories for a given
D-2.2.3 Pressure Take-off Tee
pressure.
The pressure take-off tees shall be made of brass and
D-2 APPARATUS machined to the dimension as specified in Table 15 read
along with Fig. 16.
The apparatus consists of a supply circuit and a test
circuit (see Fig. 14). D-3 TEST CONDITIONS
D-2.1 Supply Circuit
D-3.1 Precision of the Measurements
D-2.1.1 The supply circuit assembly consists of, The precision of the device for measuring the flow rates
a) device (A) enabling the required pressure to be and pressures shall be ± 2 percent.
achieved;
D-3.2 Procedure
b) piping (B) with a cross-section such that the test
circuit without the tap and valve to be tested, a) Connect the tap/valve/mixer specimen to the test
enables a flow rate of 50 percent greater than the circuit.
flow rate to be measured to be achieved. b) For combination taps with two inlets, the test shall
c) device (C) to measure the flow rate. be carried out on each of these inlets separately.
NOTE — This device may also be placed downstream of the c) For combination taps with combined visible body,
test circuit, provided it is separate from the test circuit. reduce, if necessary, the length of the supply tubes
to a value of 250 mm.
D-2.2 Test Circuit (see Fig. 15)
d) For the taps, valves and mixers, which cannot be
D-2.2.1 The circuit shown in Fig. 15 is suitable connected directly to the test circuit connector,
whatever be the type of the tap, valve and mixer to be use intermediate connecting device which have
tested. It consists of: minimum head loss.
a) a straight portion of tube, having a minimum e) With the outlet orifice closed and generally
internal diameter of 13 mm and 19 mm for turned downward, open the seal. Open the
15 mm and 20 mm nominal size of taps and valves tap/valve/mixer to its maximum.
respectively, with a pressure tapping, as shown in f) Measure the flow rate three times at three different
Fig. 15. dynamic pressures of 0.1 MPa, 0.3 MPa and
b) tap/valve/mixer connecting nut or socket of 0.5 MPa, and calculate the average flow rate at
suitable size; and each pressure. Apply the pressure to the fixture for
a duration of (60 ± 5) s and measure the flow rate
c) a pressure circuit, connected to the pressure
when a continuous flow has been established.
take-off tee and to the pressure measuring device.
 NOTE — The connection between the pressure circuit and g) Using logarithmic coordinates, plot the curve of
measuring apparatus is situated, the flow rate (Q) as a function of the pressure (P).
a) at the connection level, for all taps [see (a) and (c) h) Determine on this curve the value of the flow rate
in Fig. 15] except for tap with combined visible corresponding to the pressure of 0.05 MPa and
bodies and all mixers with copper inlet pipe of 0.42 MPa.
250 mm minimum length [see (b) in Fig. 15]; and
b) 2 00 mm above the connection level for all types of tap. D-4 CALIBRATION
Example of the fitting of the tap and valve to the test
It is recommended that the measuring appliances and
circuit are shown in Fig. 15.
the test circuit be calibrated at regular intervals.

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Fig. 14 Supply and Test Circuit

PRESSURE
TAKE-OFF TEE

P
P P

> 200
200

200
> 200

PRESSURE PRESSURE
TAKE-OFF TEE TAKE-OFF TEE

(a) (b) (c)

All dimensions in millimetres.

All dimensions in millimetres
FIG.15 TEST CIRCUIT
Fig. 15 Test Circuit

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13
9
1) S
M G 1/4 N
G

D
A

A
B
F
H

K L
J
1)
CONFORMING TO IS 2643.

All dimensions in millimetres.

Fig. 16 Dimension of Pressure Take-Off Tee

FIG.16 DIMENSIONS OF PRESSURE TAKE-OFF TEE

Table 15 Dimensions of Pressure Take-Off Tee

( Clause D-2.2.3 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl Nominal Thread Particulars (see Fig. 16) Width Bolts
No. Size Size Across
Flats

A1) B C D E F G H J K L M N O S Number Size

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19)
i) 15 G 1/2 13 34 55 21 31 43 59 27 8 12.5 12 15 0.5 27 4 M4 × 16
ii) 20 G 3/4 19 41 62 26 38 50 66 29 10 12.4 14 17 0.6 32 4 M5 × 16

1)
Conforming to IS 2643.

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ANNEX E
( Clause 10.6.2 )
MECHANICAL ENDURANCE CHARACTERISTICS

E-1 MECHANICAL ENDURANCE constant irrespective of wear of the test piece. The set
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPERATING closing torque shall not be affected by the momentum
MECHANISM – ROTARY HEADWORKS OF of the equipment during the test.
SINGLE TAPS AND COMBINATION TAP
ASSEMBLIES E-1.2.2.2 A supply circuit with a pump or a similar
device, capable of producing the required pressure at a
E-1.1 General temperature ≤ 30 °C for the cold water and (65 ± 2) °C
for the hot water.
This test shall be carried out to verify the mechanical
endurance of the operating mechanisms (head and If the water is supplied by a circulation system, it is
handle) of single taps and combination taps of nominal necessary to ensure that the quality of the water does
sizes 15 mm and 20 mm. Taps shall first satisfy the leak not change during the test (for example, ingress of
tightness tests described in B-3 and B-4. grease or other contaminants).

E-1.2 Test Method E-1.2.2.3 A device to actuate the operating mechanism

of the tap. This shall not impose, by virtue of
E-1.2.1 Principle misalignment or otherwise, any axial or radial forces
The principle of the test consists of checking the that would not occur in normal use.
behaviour of the operating mechanism by carrying out NOTE — The test sample can show abnormal wear due to
a number of opening and closing operations with water loads imposed by the test equipment resulting from eccentricity
at specified pressure/temperature and with a specified of the two axes. This results in pick-up on one side only due to
lateral forces which do not occur in normal use. The tolerance
dwell time (see Table 16).
on concentricity should therefore be as small as possible.
E-1.2.2 Apparatus E-1.3 Procedure
E-1.2.2.1 An automatic test rig, which rotates in both a) Fit the tap to be tested complete with its handle
directions, such that the closing torque shall remain onto the test rig and connect to the water supply
circuit;

Table 16 Endurance Test Conditions for Rotary Headworks of Single Taps and
Combination Tap Assemblies
( Clause E-1.2.1 )
Sl No. Conditions Field of Application Supply System
(1) (2) (3)
i) Water temperature, in °C
a) Cold water ≤ 30
b) Hot water (65 ± 2)
ii) Flow rate adjusted by throttling outlet, in l/min 6±1
iii) Static pressure, in MPa 0.4 ± 0.05
iv) Rotations per minute, in rpm
a) for elastomeric seal 30 ± 0.1
b) for ceramic valves 10 ± 0.1
v) Dwell time in open position, in s 1 to 2
vi) Dwell time in closed position with applied torque, in s ≤ 0.4
vii) Total dwell time in closed position, in s 2 to 3
viii) Closing torque, in Nm
a) elastomeric washer 2.5 ± 0.25
b) ceramic discs 1.5 ± 0.25
ix) Number of cycles 200 000

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b) for taps with elastomeric washer, adjust the closing temperatures (see Table 17). For mixing valves with
torque to a constant value of (2.5 ± 0.25) Nm; for separate controls for flow rate and temperature, the
ceramic disc valves, adjust the closing torque to a test shall be carried out on each of these devices. For
constant value of (1.5 ± 0.25) Nm; mixing valves with single lever control for flow rate
c) with the tap closed, adjust the static water pressure, and temperature, the test is carried out according to
to (0.4 ± 0.05) MPa; E-2.2.4.
d) with the tap open, adjust the flow rate, by throttling E-2.2.2 Apparatus
the outlet of the tap to (6 ± 1) l/min;
This comprises circuits (hot water, cold water) and an
e) where leak tightness of the spindle is ensured by a automatic machine. Each circuit comprising a pump
stuffing box the gland nut is loosened as follows: or similar device, capable of supplying the required
1) loosen the gland nut; pressure at a temperature ≤ 30 °C for the cold water
2) with the outlet orifice closed, open the and (65 + 2) °C for the hot water.
obturator; apply a water pressure of
E-2.2.3 Automatic Machine
0.1 MPa; and
The machine’s mechanism shall carry out one of the
3) tighten the gland nut until a watertight seal
cycles defined, according to the movement of the
is just obtained.
mixing valve.
E-1.4 Requirement
E-2.2.4 Procedure
After testing, the tap shall again satisfy the leak
tightness criteria given in B-3 and B-4, and there shall a) Install the mixing valve in its normal position
be no failure of any component part. of use on the machine and connect it to both the
cold water supply circuit and the hot water supply
E-2 MECHANICAL ENDURANCE circuit.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPERATING b) Set the maximum force transmitted by the machine
MECHANISM – SINGLE LEVER MIXER to open and close the flow control to a maximum
moment, M of 3 Nm, and to move the temperature
E-2.1 General control to a maximum moment M1 of 3 Nm. The
This test shall be carried out to verify the mechanical machine shall stop if this torsional resistance value
endurance of the control device of a mechanical mixing is reached on the mechanism (see Fig. 17, Fig. 18,
valve. They shall first satisfy the leak tightness test Fig. 19 and Fig. 20).
specified in B-3 and B-4. c) With the mixing valve closed, set the hot water
and cold water static pressures at the values given
E-2.2 Test Method in position 0.
E-2.2.1 Principle d) Eccentric forces, which may cause abnormal wear
This consists of subjecting the control device to a on the mixing valve, originating from horizontal
specific number of movements with a dwell time or vertical movements of the machine, shall be
at specified cold water and hot water pressures and eliminated.

Table 17 Endurance Test Conditions for Cartridges for Single Lever Mixer
( Clause E-2.2.1 )
Sl No. Conditions Field of Application Supply System
(1) (2) (3)
i) Water temperature, in ° C
a) Cold water ≤ 30
b) Hot water (65 ± 2)
ii) Flow rate adjusted by downstream resistance, in l/min 6±1
iii) Static pressure, in MPa 0.4 ± 0.05 MPa
iv) Speed, in angular/s (60 ± 5) ° angular/s
v) Dwell time, in s 5 ± 0.5
vi) Reversal time on each direction change, in s 0.5 ± 0.5
vii) pH 8±1
viii) Water hardness Indication of the measured value in the test report
ix) Number of cycles 70 000 (rectangular or triangular or separate control movements)

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HOT WATER COLD WATER

OPEN

5 6

9 1

10 11 3

0 2
8 7
CLOSED

ONE CYCLE 0 TO 11

17A RECTANGULAR MOVEMENT

HOT WATER COLD WATER

4
OPEN 5
7

3
1

CLOSED 0 2

ONE CYCLE 0 TO 8

17B TRIANGULAR MOVEMENT

FIG. 17 RECTANGULAR AND TRIANGULAR MOVEMENT

For particulars, see E-2.2.4.
Fig. 17 Rectangular and Triangular Movement

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D D

90° M
90°
M

F F

M1 M1

F F

FIG.18
Fig. 18 Test Bench TEST
for Joystick BENCH
Mixing FOR JOYSTICK
Valve Sequential ConventionalMIXING
Mixing Valve
VALVE SEQUENTIAL CONVENTIONAL MIXING VALVE

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M
M

r
F F
D D
90° 90°

M1 M1

FIG.19 Fig.
TEST19 TestBENCH ADJUSTMENT
Bench Adjustment TORQUE
Torque for Joystick FOR
Mixing Valve
JOYSTICK MIXING VALVE

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D =t

F
M1
F
M1

Fig. 20 Test Adjustment Torque for Mixing Valve

FIG.20 TEST ADJUSTMENT TORQUE FOR
MIXING VALVE

e) Subject the mixing valve to 70 000 cycles of viii) close in cold water position
opening and closing, each cycle comprising (position 7);
opening and closing movements as described ix) move to closed hot water position
below and illustrated in Fig. 17 to Fig. 20: (position 8);
1) For rectangular movements: x) open in hot water position
i) start in mean mixed closed position; (position 9), then close (position10);
ii) open in mean mixed position; and
iii) return to closed position; xi) return to position 0.
iv) move to cold water position 2) For triangular movements:
(position 3); i) start in mean mixed closed position;
v) open in cold water position ii) open in mean mixed position;
(position 4); iii) return to closed position;
vi) move to full open hot water position iv) open in full cold water position;
(position 5), then dwell for 5 s.;
v) move to full hot water position, then
vii) move to cold water position dwell for 5 s.;
(position 6), then dwell for 5 s.;

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vi) move to full cold water position, then E-3 MECHANICAL ENDURANCE OF
dwell for 5 s.; DIVERTER FOR BATH AND SHOWER
vii) return to mixed closed position MIXERS
(position 6);
E-3.1 General
viii) open in full hot water position; and
These two methods, one for manual diverters and
ix) close, return to position 0. the other for diverters with automatic return, shall be
3) For dual control, subject each control carried out to evaluate the mechanical endurance of
device to the relevant part of the rectangular diverters of combination taps, and specifies the test
movement series of tests. criteria.
where, The diverter assembly should hold at a minimum water
F = applied force, in N; pressure of 0.05 MPa.
D = radius of control lever, in mm; E-3.2 Test Method
r = effective radius of control lever, in mm;
E-3.2.1 Principle
M = moment, in Nm
(M = F · D/1 000 <   3 Nm) ; and The diverter is subjected to a specified number of
operations whilst being supplied alternately with cold
M1 = moment, in Nm water and with hot water to test its behaviour over a
(M1= F · r/1 000 <   3 Nm). period of time, taking into account the effect of water
for example, temperature (see Table 18).
a) If D = 100 mm, then F has to be 30 N. E-3.2.2 Apparatus
b) If D = 50 mm, then F has to be 60 N.
E-3.2.2.1 Manual diverter
E-2.3 Requirements An automatic machine that ensures alternate operations
During the test, no component fracture, sticking or at the rate of (15 ± 1) cycles per minute and supply
leakage shall occur. circuits with a pump or similar device to supply the
The operating torque for flow rate adjustment and required cold water static pressure at a temperature of
temperature adjustment shall not exceed 3 Nm during ≤ 30 °C and the required hot water static pressure at a
the test. temperature of (65 ± 2) °C.
Verify that, after 70 000 cycles, the leak tightness E-3.2.2.2 Diverter with automatic return
requirements of B-3 and B-4 are still satisfied. A mechanism for moving the diverter to the shower
During the test, record any incident, such as, failure position under the conditions specified in B-5 and
of leak tightness, leakage in the assembly, fracture supply circuits identical to those specified above with,
of components, stoppage of machine due to control in addition, an automatic quick-acting valve to cut off
difficulties, etc. the supply to the combination tap/mixer under test.

Table 18 Summary of Endurance Test Conditions for Diverters

( Clause E-3.2.1 )
Sl No. Conditions Field of Application Supply System
(1) (2) (3)
i) Pressure of cold or hot water, in MPa (0.4 + 0.05)
ii) Water temperature, in °C
a) Cold water ≤ 30
b) Hot water (65 ± 2)
iii) Timing of supply of cold or hot water, in min 15 ± 1
iv) Time of flow to bath or to shower outlet, in s 5 ± 0.5
v) Flow rate to bath and to shower outlet, in l/min (6 ± 1)
vi) Operation rate for manual diverters (cycles), in min-1 15 ± 1
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E-3.2.3 Procedure d) In the flow-to-bath and flow-to-shower mode,

adjust the flow rate to (6 ± 1) l/min by restricting
E-3.2.3.1 Manual diverter the outlet; and
a) Install the tap, as supplied, onto the test rig and e) Subject the diverter to a test of 30 000 cycles, one
connect both inlets to both supply circuits; cycle being defined as follows:
b) connect the drive device to the diverter operating 1) with the diverter in the “flow to bath” position,
member by means of a flexible component; allow water to flow through the bath outlet for
c) adjust the static water pressure of both hot and (5 ± 0.5) s;
cold circuits for taps to (0.4 ± 0.05) MPa; 2) move the diverter to the shower position;
d) in the flow-to-bath and flow-to-shower mode, 3) allow water to flow through the shower outlet
adjust the flow rate to (6 ± 1) l/min by restricting for (5 ± 0.5) s; and
the outlet; and
4) use the quick-acting valve to cut off the supply
e) subject the diverter to a test of 30 000 cycles, to the tap, allowing the diverter to return to the
each comprising a return movement between the “flow to bath” position, and then reopen the
extreme positions; throughout the test, supply the supply.
tap alternately at both inlets with cold water for
Throughout the test, supply the tap alternately at both
(15 ± 1) min then hot water for (15 ± 1) min.
inlets with cold water for (15 ± 1) min and then hot water
E-3.2.3.2 Diverter with automatic return for (15 ± 1) min.
a) Install the tap, as supplied, on the test rig and E-3.2.4 Requirement
connect both inlets to both supply circuits;
Throughout the test, there shall be no incidents of leaks,
b) Connect the drive device to the diverter operating failure of diverter to reset, blockage, etc.
member by means of a flexible component;
On completion of 30 000 cycles the assembly shall
c) Adjust the static pressure of both hot and cold be leak tight when tested according to B-5 for manual
circuits for taps to (0.4 ± 0.05) MPa; diverters or B-5.3 for diverters with automatic return.

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ANNEX F
( Clause 12 )
SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

F-1 SCALE OF SAMPLING F-1.3.1 These items shall be selected at random from
the lot, in order to ensure randomness of selection,
F-1.1 Lot procedures given in IS 4905 may be followed.
In any consignment, all the items (pillar taps, bib taps,
combination tap assemblies, stop valves and angle F-2 NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERIA FOR
stop valves and single lever mixers) made of the same CONFORMITY
material, of the same nominal size and from the same
F-2.1 All the taps and valves selected according to F-1.3
batch of manufacture shall be grouped together to
shall be examined for material (5.1), manufacture,
constitute a lot.
workmanship and construction (6), dimensions (7), and
F-1.2 For ascertaining the conformity of material in the finish (9). For accessible taps, the requirements given
lot to the requirements of this standard, sample shall be in 8 shall also be examined. A sample item failing
tested from each lot separately. to satisfy one or more of these requirements shall be
considered as defective.
F-1.3 The number of items to be selected from the lot
shall depend on the size of the lot and shall be according F-2.1.1 The lot shall be considered to have satisfied
to Table 19. these requirements if the number of defective items
found in the sample is less than or equal to the
Table 19 Scale of Sampling and Criteria for
corresponding acceptance number given in col 4 of
Conformity
Table 19.
( Clause F-1.3 )
F-2.2 The lot having been found satisfactory according
Sl No. No. of Taps and Sample Acceptance Sub- to F-2.1 shall be further tested for performance test
Valves in the Size Number Sample
Lot
specified under 9.2. For this purpose, a sub-sample
of taps and valves given in col 5 of Table 19 shall be
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
taken and subjected to these tests. The number of items
i) Up to 150 8 0 8
required in the sub-sample may be taken from those
ii) 151 to 300 13 0 13 already examined and found satisfactory according to
iii) 301 to 500 20 1 13 F-2.1.
iv) 501 to 1 000 32 2 20
v) 1 001 to 3 000 50 3 32
F-2.2.1 The lot shall be considered to have satisfied the
requirements for these tests if none of tap and valves in
vi) 3 001 and above 80 5 32
the sub-sample fails in any of these tests.

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ANNEX G
( Foreword )
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings Sectional Committee, CED 03

Organization Representative(s)

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Mumbai Hydraulic Engineer (Shri A. S. Rathore) (Chairman)
Brihan Mumbai Licensed Plumbers’ Association, Shri Kishor V. Merchant
Mumbai Shri Bijal M. Shah (Alternate)
Building Materials and Technology Promotion Shri S. K. Gupta
Council, New Delhi Shri C. N. Jha (Alternate)
Capstan Meters (India) Ltd, New Delhi Shri Anurag Jaipuria
Shri P. K. Jaipuria (Alternate)
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Dr B. Srinivasalu
Technology, Chennai Shri K. Prakalathan (Alternate)
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi Shri M. K. Mallick
Shri Divakar Agrawal (Alternate)
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee Shri Ajay Chaurasia
Shri Rajiv (Alternate)
Consumer Co-ordination Council, Delhi Shri A. L. Saaha
Shri S. C. Sharma (Alternate)
Delhi Development Authority, New Delhi Chief Engineer (Design)
Delhi Jal Board, New Delhi Chief Engineer (WW) II
Superintending Engineer (NW) (Alternate)
Engineers India Ltd, New Delhi Shri Samir Das
Shri Rajesh Gujral (Alternate I)
Shri Anish Mahala (Alternate II)
Geberit Plumbing Technology (India) Pvt Ltd, Representative
Bengaluru
Goverdhan Das P. A. (Calcutta), Kolkata Shri J. R. Aggarwal
Shri Sanjay Raj Aggarwal (Alternate I)
Shri Rohan Aggarwal (Alternate II)
HSIL Ltd, Bahadurgarh Dr R. K. Somany
Indian Water Meter Manufacturers Association, Shri M. P. Jaipuria
New Delhi Shri S. K. Bohra (Alternate)
Indian Water Works Association, New Delhi Shri Vijay B. Charhate
Shri Gurunath M. Naik Parikar (Alternate)
Institution of Public Health Engineers, Kolkata Shri M. M. Datta
Shri Sitansu Banerjee (Alternate)
Itron India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Shri Pawan Mathur
Shrimati Kalpana Bhaskar (Alternate)
Military Engineer Services, Engineer-in-Chief’s Shri Somesh Kumar
Branch, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army), Shri M. K. Deepak (Alternate)
New Delhi
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Mumbai Dy Hydraulic Engineer
Executive Engineer (Planning) (Alternate)

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Organization Representative(s)

National Test House, Kolkata Dr P. Kanjilal

Shri D. V. S. Prasad (Alternate)
NBCC (India) Limited, New Delhi Shri H. S. Yadav
Shrimati Annu Garg (Alternate)
Northern Railway, New Delhi Chief Engineer (P & D)
Plastindia Foundation, Mumbai Representative
Research Designs and Standards Organization, Representative
Lucknow
Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd, Chennai Shri Ankit Dilliwal
Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain (Alternate)
Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd, Mumbai Representative
Voluntary Organization in Interest of Consumers Shri Hemant Kumar
Education, New Delhi
In Personal Capacity (B-58 A, Gangotri Enclave, Shri J. D’ Cruz
Alaknanda, New Delhi 110019)
In Personal Capacity (A-404, Milan Chs, Veeradessai Shri T. R. Rane
Road, Andheri, Mumbai 400058)
BIS Directorate General Shri Sanjay Pant, Scientist ‘F’ and Head (Civil Engineering)
[ Representing Director General ( Ex-officio ) ]

Member Secretary
Shrimati Madhurima Madhav
Scientist D (Civil Engineering), BIS

Domestic Water Fittings Subcommittee, CED 3 : 2

Organization Representative(s)

Delhi Jal Board, New Delhi Shri Praveen Bhargava (Convener)

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Shri T. Venkataraju
Bangalore Shri V. Mahesh (Alternate)
Brihan Mumbai Licensed Plumbers’ Association, Shri Kishor V. Merchant
Mumbai Shri Bijal M. Shah (Alternate)
Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council, Shri D. P. Singh
New Delhi Shri S. K. Gupta (Alternate)
Central Public Health Environmental Engineering Shri J. B. Ravindra
Organization, New Delhi Shri Satish Mane (Alternate)
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi Shri M. K. Mallick
Shri Divakar Agrawal (Alternate)
Commander Watertech Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Shri Jimmy Parikh
Shri Prafulla Sonawane (Alternate)
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee Shri Ajay Singh
Shri S. K. Gupta (Alternate)
Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Chief Engineer (WW) II
Superintending Engineer (NW) (Alternate)

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Organization Representative(s)

Gem Sanitary Appliances Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Shri B. K. Singhal

Shri Ameesh Singhal (Alternate)
Govardhan Das P. A. (Calcutta), Kolkata Shri Joginder Raj Aggarwal
Shri Sanjay Aggarwal (Alternate
HSIL Ltd, Bahadurgarh Dr R. K. Somany
Shri R. P. Srivastava (Alternate)
Indian Plumbing Association, New Delhi Shri Subhash Deshpande
Shri Mahesh Pathak (Alternate)
Institute of Public Health Engineers Kolkata Shri Murari Mohan Dutta
Karnataka Water Supply and Drainage Board, Shri T. Thimme Gowda
Bengaluru Shri R. Rangaswamy (Alternate)
Ministry of Railways, New Delhi Shri R. G. Singh
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Mumbai Hydraulic Engineer
Dy Hydraulic Engineer (Alternate)
National Test House, Kolkata Shri S. P. Roy
Shri Aloke Dey (Alternate)
Pune Municipal Corporation, Pune Representative
Punjab Valves and Cocks Mfrs Association, Jalandhar Shri Vijay K. Kumar
Shri Nitin K. Kumar (Alternate)
Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission, Shri D. Rajasekhar
New Delhi
Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd, Dewas Shri Ankit Dilliwal
Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain (Alternate)
Sant Valves Pvt Ltd, Jalandhar Shri Ramesh Kumar Sammi
Shri Kunwar Sunil Kumar (Alternate)
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Joint Chief Engneer (P D C)
Chennai Dy Chief Engineer (O & M) (Alternate)

Panel for Formulation of Standards for Requirements for Water Efficient Plumbing Products, CED 3 : P1

Organization Representative(s)

HSIL Ltd, Bahadurgarh Dr R. K. Somany (Convener)

Bathline India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Shri Vinay Gupta
Brihan Mumbai Licensed Plumbers’ Association, Shri Kishore V. Merchant
Mumbai Shri B. M. Shah (Alternate)
Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Representative
Organization, New Delhi
Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi Dr Suresh Kumar Rohilla
Cera Sanitaryware Limited, Ahmedabad Shri Bhushan Yerpude
Shri Bhavik Patel (Alternate)
Delhi Jal Board, New Delhi Shri Ajay Kumar Gupta
Fluid Control Research Institute, Palakkad Shri Gopan C. K.
Gem Sanitary Appliances Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Shri B. K. Singhal

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Organization Representative(s)

HSIL Ltd, Bahadurgarh Shri K. N. Jha

Shri Ajay Jain (Alternate)
Indian Green Building Council, Hyderabad Shri S. Karthiyeyan
Shri Punit Agarwal (Alternate)
Indian Plumbing Association, New Delhi Shri B. S. A. Narayan
Shri H. R. Ranganath (Alternate)
Jaquar & Company Pvt Ltd, Gurugram Shri Mohan Sharma
Shri Yashwant Gupta (Alternate)
MKG Consultants, New Delhi Shri M. K. Gupta
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Mumbai Shri N. D. Shinde
Shri U. S. Mudras (Alternate)
Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, Gurugram Representative
National Water Mission, Department of Water Shri Suneel Kumar Arora
Resources, River Development & Ganga
Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, New Delhi
Neoperl India Pvt Ltd, Gurugram Shri Naveen Vatsa
NSF Safety and Certification India Private Limited, Shri B. B. Singh
Gurugram
Proion Consultants, New Delhi Shri Sandeep Goel
Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd, Chennai Shri Ankit Dilliwal
Shri Mukesh Jain (Alternate)
Sloan India Private Limited, Gurugram Shri Anup Kumar Tripathi
Shrimati Deepika Kaushal (Alternate)
Superflo Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad Maj Gen Ram Partap
Vandana Menon Architects, New Delhi Shrimati Vandana Menon
In personal capacity (A-1202, Marvel Azure Sade Shri R. P. Srivastava
Satrah Nali Road, Pune 411028)

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