Thermal Test Methods
SANS/ISO 8301: 2010
Thermal insulation – Determination of steady-state thermal resistance and related properties – Heat flow meter apparatus
Applicable to all types of thermal insulation used in amongst others the building industry excluding preformed pipe insulation.
SANS 1381-1: 2013
Materials for thermal insulation of buildings Part 1: Fibre thermal insulation mats
Applicable to all fibrous insulation (flexible or rigid), that may be supplied as mats or batts. Typical examples of these products are mineral fibre (such as rock wool, glass wool), synthetic fibre (such as polyester fibre) and natural fibres, such as wool.
SANS 1381-4: 2013
Materials for thermal insulation of buildings Part 4: Reflective foil laminates (rolls, sheets and sections)
Applicable to reflective foil laminates in the form of rolls, sheets and sections and intended for use as thermal insulation for buildings.
SANS 1381-6: 2011
Materials for thermal insulation of buildings Part 6: Cellulose loose fill thermal insulation material
Applicable to cellulose loose fill thermal insulation material that is intended for installation in ventilated or un-ventilated roof spaces of buildings by blowing or by manual pouring.
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Fluid (Plumbing) Test Methods
Geysers
SANS 1808 – 53: 2012
Drain cocks for hot-water storage containers
Specifies dimensional and performance requirements for copper alloy drain cocks that are suitable for the draining of hot-water storage containers that comply with SANS 151.
SANS 1848: 2011
Geyser drip trays
Covers the dimensional and constructional requirements for drip trays to be used for the installation of electric hot water storage water heaters.
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Water Valves
SANS 1808-10: 2005
Copper alloy check valves (spring – load)
Specifies requirements for spring-loaded serviceable type copper alloy check valves of nominal size 15 mm to 50 mm, that are intended for use in domestic hot-water and cold-water installations.
SANS 1056-2: 2012
Ball Valves Part 2: Heavy-duty valves (Not fire – safe)
Covers the requirements for heavy duty ball valves of nominal sizes 8 mm to 400 mm and working pressures of 2 MPa, 5 Mpa and 10 Mpa at working temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius.
SANS 1056-3: 2016
Ball Valves Part 3: Light duty valves (Not fire – safe)
Covers requirements for three classes of light duty metallic ball valves (based on the cold working pressure of the valves) of nominal sizes 8 mm to 100 mm and intended for general use.
SANS 1750: 2017
Servicing valves for domestic terminal water fittings or appliances
Specifies requirements for materials, design, construction, workmanship and testing of servicing valves for domestic terminal water fittings or appliances, suitable for a maximum working pressure of 600 kPa and a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius.
SANS 776: 2005
Copper alloy Gate Valves
Specifies requirements for heavy duty copper gate valves (with screwed ends and rising or non-rising stems) of nominal size 8 mm to 100 mm and that are suitable for use at service temperatures up to and including 260
SANS 1808-30: 2004
Laboratory water taps
Specifies requirements for screw-down and non-screw-down laboratory water taps for use in hot-water and cold-water installations at temperatures that do not exceed 75 degrees Celsius.
SANS 1299:2015
Tempering valves for storage hot water systems
Covers the requirements for tempering valves for storage hot water systems particularly in domestic situations, where hot water poses a hazard.
SANS 198: 2012
Functional-control valves and safety valves for domestic hot and cold water supply systems
Specifies the characteristics of functional-control valves and safety valves of size not exceeding 25 mm for use in conjunction with domestic hot and cold water supply systems and suitable for static inlet pressures of up to 2 000 kPa and nominal working pressures of up to 600 kPa.
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Water Taps
SANS 1480: 2005
Single control mixer taps
Covers mixer taps (mixers) that are manually operated by means of a single control having a separate and independent mode of operation for controlling the flow rate and the temperature, intended for use with water at 75 degrees Celsius.
SANS 226: 2016
Metallic body water taps
Covers requirements for four classes of screw-down and non-screw-down metallic water taps (including stop taps) for the supply of water at temperatures not exceeding 75 degrees Celsius.
SANS 1021: 2007
Water taps (plastic bodies)
Covers requirements for four classes of screw-down and non-screw-down water taps and stopcocks with plastic bodies that are suitable for use indoors at pressures not exceeding 1 600 kPa and at temperatures not exceeding 75 degrees Celsius.
SANS 1808–35: 2010
Electronically operated taps and valves
Species requirements for electronically operated taps and valves of size up to 32 mm, for use in hot-water and cold-water systems at a working pressure of up to 600 kPa.
SANS 1808-16:2008
Drinking fountain taps
Specifies requirements for 15 mm drinking fountain taps that are used in domestic cold-water systems at static pressures that do not exceed 600 KPa.
SANS 1808-9:2008
Metering taps and Valves
Specifies requirements for metering taps and valves of size 15 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm, that are intended to deliver a preset amount of water per operation and for use in domestic hot and cold water systems at working pressures that do not exceed 600 kPa.
SANS 1808-66: 2005
Demand type of water taps
Specifies requirements for demand type water taps of size up to and including 25 mm, for use in domestic cold-water systems at pressures of up to 600 kPa.
SANS 1808-30: 2004
Laboratory water taps
Specifies requirements for screw-down and non-screw-down laboratory water taps for use in hot-water and cold-water installations at temperatures that do not exceed 75 degree Celsius.
SANS 1808-5: 2010
Flexible connectors
Specifies requirements for flexible connectors of the elastomeric type, for use in pressurized domestic hot-water and cold-water systems at working pressures of up to 1 500 kPa.
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Fenestration Test Methods
SANS 613: 2011
Fenestration products - Mechanical performance criteria
Applicable to all fenestration systems of all framing material and glazing types.
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Mechanical Test Methods
BS EN 826: 2013
Thermal insulating products for building applications. Determination of compression behaviour
Applicable to EPS, XPS, PI, PUR and other thermal insulation material used in buildings.
BS EN 1607: 2013
Thermal insulating products for building applications. Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to faces
Applicable to EPS, XPS, PIR, PUR and other thermal insulation materials used in buildings. Usually with steel sheet or other faces present.
BS EN 12089: 2013
Thermal insulating products for building applications. Determination of bending behaviour
Applicable to EPS, XPS, PIR, PUR and other thermal insulation material used in buildings.
SANS 54509: 2014
Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulating panels — Factory made products — Specifications
This European Standard specifies requirements for factory made, self-supporting, double skin metal faced insulating sandwich panels, which are intended for discontinuous laying in the following applications:
a) roofs and roof cladding;
b) external walls and wall cladding;
c) walls (including partitions) and ceilings within the
building envelope.
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