Water supply - Requirements for systems and components outside buildings

BS EN 805:2025

British Standards Institution
Water supply - Requirements for systems and components outside buildings Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Sets out the general requirements for water supply systems outside buildings, including potable water mains and service pipes, service reservoirs, other facilities and raw water mains but excluding treatment works and water resources development. Also details the general requirements for: components; inclusion in product standards; and installation, site testing and commissioning. Applicable to: design and construction of new water supply systems; extension of significant areas forming a coherent part of an existing water supply system; and significant modification and/or rehabilitation of existing water supply systems.

History

Supersedes BS EN 805:2000.

ISBN

9780539168273

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Liquid/gas supply
  • Water supply

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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