Introduction

This specification has been prepared by WRc under the direction of the Water Services Association / Foundation for Water Research Sewers and Water Mains Committee in consultation with the Water Industry to define the properties required of boundary boxes for the metering and control of domestic and small industrial water services.

This document includes basic performance-related type tests and quality control tests which have been agreed by the Water Industry.

Purchasers are reminded that this specification requires that the manufacturer shall operate a quality system relating to the manufacture of products to this specification in compliance with BS 5750: Part 2 (EN 29002) which ensures that products claimed to comply with this specification consistently meet the required level of quality. Enquiries regarding the availability of third-party certification should be addressed to an appropriate third party NACCB or equivalent accredited certification body or to WRc.

Caveats

This document was amended by WIS 4-37-01A October 1993. Thereafter it has not been reviewed for its continued currency.

You should recognise the distinctions between ‘current’ and ‘ageing’ standards to better understand its interpretation.

One or more ‘Common Editorial Caveats’ may apply to this document.

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