What is BS 3402 – Quality of vitreous china sanitary appliances about?
Viterous china sanitary appliances are used in a variety of household and sanitary items such as basins, toilets, bidets, urinals and bathtubs.
BS 3402 is a British Standard that discusses vitreous china sanitary appliances. The main aim of BS EN 3402 is to ensure that the appliances contribute to efficient and hygienic sanitation systems.
BS 3402 specifies certain requirements concerning the quality and dimensional tolerances for vitreous china sanitary appliances and details the methods of test by which their properties may be assessed.
Who is BS 3402 - Quality of vitreous china sanitary appliances for?
BS 3402 on quality of vitreous china sanitary appliances is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of vitreous china sanitary appliances
- Product designers
- Sanitation departments
- Quality control and testing authorities
Why should you use BS 3402 - Quality of vitreous china sanitary appliances?
Sanitation systems help to protect human health by providing a clean environment that will stop the outbreak of disease. For this reason, it is vital to assess the quality of vitreous china sanitary appliances such that are fit for use, and contribute to clean surroundings.
In this regard, BS 3402 provides best industry guidance on tolerances, visual examination of defects, and test methods to determine water absorption, crazing, chemical resistance and resistance to staining and burning.
Vitreous china sanitary appliances in BS 3402 include WC pans, bidets, bowl urinals and pedestals, cisterns and covers, and wash basins and drinking fountains.
Compliance with BS 3402 can provide you with effective quality assessment practices for vitreous china sanitary appliances, that can ultimately minimize the risk of product failures.
Overall, this ensures that vitreous china sanitary appliances and products are safe and effective at the point of use.
