What is BS EN 15848 – Water conditioning equipment inside buildings about?
BS EN 15848 is a European Standard that discusses the requirements for performance, safety and testing of water conditioning equipment inside buildings. The main objective of BS EN 15848 is to provide best industry requirements to ensure adjustable chemical dosing systems play a positive role in the provision of clean and safe water for human consumption.
BS EN 15848 specifies definitions, principles of construction (but not dimensions) and design, requirements on performance and operation as well as methods for testing the performance of adjustable chemical dosing systems for conditioning water intended for human consumption inside buildings which are permanently connected to the mains supply.
Who is BS EN 15848 - Water conditioning equipment inside buildings for? 
BS EN 15848 on water conditioning equipment inside buildings is relevant to: 
- Manufacturers of water conditioning equipment
- Water treatment plants
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Mechanical engineers
- Product designers
- Local authorities
Why should you use BS EN 15848 - Water conditioning equipment inside buildings?
For the efficient and optimal performance of water conditioning equipment, it is vital that they be tested and comply with best industry requirements to ensure water supplied inside buildings is safe for consumption and does not pose as a risk to public health. In this context, adjustable dosing system is a device used for the controlled addition of chemicals in concentrations that can be adjusted on the installation site.
BS EN 15848 covers the requirements for design and performance along with recommendations on the materials to be used for its construction. This ensures that the dosing system functions to maintain a specific concentration of the chemical in the treated water.
BS EN 15848 also walks you through the performance requirements, in terms of the chemicals required, safety protocols regarding overdosing, range of working temperature and control of pressures.
BS EN 15848 also provides guidelines for test methods and operating methods to demonstrate the effective functioning and reliability of your products.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of water conditioning equipment, adopting BS EN 15848 test methods and requirements can help determine whether your products are reliable and effective for use.
