BS EN 16941-1:2024 - Page 2

On-site non-potable water systems. Systems for the use of rainwater | Status: Current

1 Scope This document specifies the requirements and gives recommendations for the design, sizing, installation, identification, commissioning and maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems for the use of rainwater on-site as non-potable water. This document also specifies the minimum requirements for these systems. Excluded from the scope of this document are

• — the use as drinking water and for food preparation,
• — the use for personal hygiene purposes,
• — attenuation and
• — infiltration.

NOTE Conformity with the document does not exempt from compliance with the obligations arising from local or national regulations.