Abstract

Specifies requirements for flanged ductile cast iron spring hydrant valves with resilient seat for waterworks purposes. This Standard is applicable to Class 16 valves of nominal size DN 80 with either DN 80 or DN 100 flange with a maximum working temperature of 60°C. The valve is intended for use with potable water and is operated by means of the attachment of a standpipe.

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The following are represented on Technical Committee WS-022:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Stainless Steel Development Association
Australian Water Association
Engineers Australia
Institute of Instrumentation, Control & Automation
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Plumbing Products Industry Group
Water Industry Alliance
Water Services Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for flanged ductile cast iron spring hydrant valves with resilient seat for waterworks purposes. This Standard is applicable to Class 16 valves of nominal size DN 80 with either DN 80 or DN 100 flange with a maximum working temperature of 60°C. The valve is intended for use with potable water and is operated by means of the attachment of a standpipe.The life of the valve is intended to be a minimum of 50 years, and the design criteria should be based on this requirement.
Means for demonstrating compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 23/04/2015. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2015 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 23/04/2015
Pages
ISBN
Committee	WS-022
Supersedes	DR 99294 CP AS 3952-1991