CSA B128.1:06/CSA B128.2:06

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Design and installation of non-potable water systems/ Maintenance and field testing of non-potable water systems

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Contents

Design and installation of non-potable water systems/ Maintenance and field testing of non-potable water systems

Technical Committee on Non-Potable Water Systems v

Preface vii

B128.1-06, Design and installation of non-potable water systems

0 Introduction 3

1. Intent 3

2. Uses of non-potable water 3

3. Sources of non-potable water 3

4. Systems 3

5. Additional regulatory requirements 3

1. Scope 4

   
   

2. Reference publications 4

   
   

3. Definitions 5

   
   

4. Installation 6

   
   

5. Installation requirements 6

   
   

6. Backflow prevention 6

   
   

7. Storage tanks 6

   
   

8. Treatment 7

   
   

9. Pumps 7

   
   

10. Separation 8

    
    

11. Testing 8

    1. Pressure leakage test 8

    2. Cross-connection test 8

       
       

12. Markings 9

Figures

1. — Schematic of a typical non-potable water system 10

2. — Typical warning sign 11

B128.2-06, Maintenance and field testing of non-potable water systems

1. Scope 15

   
   

2. Reference publications 15

   
   

3. Definitions 15

   
   

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4. General 15

   
   

5. Maintenance 15

   
   

6. Testing 16

Tables

1 — Maintenance guide for non-potable water systems 16

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Preface

Design and installation of non-potable water systems/ Maintenance and field testing of non-potable water systems

This is the first edition of CSA B128.1/B128.2, Design and installation of non-potable water systems/ Maintenance and field testing of non-potable water systems.

These Standards were developed in response to a request to specify provisions for the construction, operation, and maintenance of non-potable water systems, parallel to potable water systems, in buildings primarily intended for human habitation.

The development of the Standards was possible thanks to the leadership and financial support of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

These Standards were prepared by the Technical Committee on Non-Potable Water Systems, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Plumbing Products and Materials, and have been formally approved by the Technical Committee. They will be submitted to the Standards Council of Canada for approval as National Standards of Canada.

May 2006

Notes:

1. Use of the singular does not exclude the plural (and vice versa) when the sense allows.

2. Although the intended primary application of this Standard is stated in its Scope, it is important to note that it remains the responsibility of the users of the Standard to judge its suitability for their particular purpose.

3. This publication was developed by consensus, which is defined by CSA Policy governing standardization — Code of good practice for standardization as “substantial agreement. Consensus implies much more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity”. It is consistent with this definition that a member may be included in the Technical Committee list and yet not be in full agreement with all clauses of this publication.

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