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IS : 2085· 1983
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CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
WATER SUPPLY IN BUILDINGS
( Second Revision)
First Reprint NOVEMBER 1990
UDC 696·11: 006·76
o Copyright 1985
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARO
NEW DELHI 110002
Gr 9 February 1985
IS I 2065 - 1983
Indian Standard
( Second Revision)
Water Supply and Sanitation Sectional Committee, BDC 24
Cludrtlllln Rlpresl1lting
SmuJ. D'C:auz Water Supply and Sewage DispOlAI Undertaking,
New Delhi
M""6,,s
CUIJCF ENGINEER ( CIVIL I ) ( AII",,,,,, to
ShriJ. D'Cruz)
ADVIsER ( PHE) MiniJtry of Works and Housing
DEPUTY ADVISER ( PHE ) ( Alternat, )
Smu N. S. BUAIRAVAN Public Health Engineering Department
( Government of Kerala ), Trivandrum
SUPBRINTENDING ENGINEER (Alternat')
SUBl I. CUANDRA Haryana PWD, Public Health Branch
( Government of Haryana ), Chandigarh
SURI K. K. GANDUI ( Alternat, )
CHIE], ENGIN'EER ( CONSTRUCTION) Uttar Pradesh lal Nigam, Lucknow
SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER ( Alter/lid. )
SURI R. C. P. CUAUDUARY EDgineers India Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI H. V. RAO ( Allernate )
SHRI S. K. DASGUPTA Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority,
Calcutta
SURI S. R. MUKHERJEE (Alternal.)
PRO]' J. M . DAVE Institution of Engineers ( India ), Calcutta
SURI S. G. DEOLALIKAR In personal capacity (Flat Nfl. 403, Sauitri CiMm4
Cflmmncial Complex, c,.atn Kailash II,
N.w Delhi)
SURI B. R. N. GUPTA Ministry of Defence, Engineer-in·Chief's Branch,
New Delhi
SURI K. V. KRISUNAlWRTUY (Allmlal,)
HYDRAULIC ENGINEER Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay,
Bombay
CHIEF ENGIN'EER ( SEWERAGE
PROJEOTS) ( Alternau )
~ Continued on pa" 2 )
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BUREAU OF INDIAN
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ReFIII1II;",
SHRI R. A. KUANNA Public Health Engineering Department,
Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
SURI D. K. MI'rlU ( AltertUlt, I )
SURI I. S. BAWK.JA (Almndl' II )
SURI P. KRISUNAN Central Public Worb Department, New Delhi
SutWEYOR OJ' WORltB-l (NDZ) ( AlImuJII)
SURI M. Y. MADAN The Hindu.tan CoDitruction Co Ltd, Bombay
SURI C. E. S. RAO ( AlII"'lIt, )
SURI S. L. MAINI Public Worb Department, Public Health Branch.
Government of Punjab, Padala
SHRI R. NATARAIAN Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Ltd, Bombay
SURI B. M. RAUUL ( AlterNIl. )
SURI K. J. N ATU All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health,
Calcutta
SHRI D. GUIN ( Alt".""" )
SHRIA.PONHABALAK Tamil Nadu Water Supply & Drainage Board.
Madras
hOI' V. RAKAN National Environmental Engineering Research
Institute (CSIR). Nagpur
Snl S. R. KSUIRSAGAR ( Alt"nat, )
SURI RAN.JlT SINGU Ministry of Railways
DR A. V. R. RAO National Buildings Organization. New Delhi
SHR! O. P. RATRA ( Air".""" )
SIIIORBTARY Indian Water Works Association. Bombay
SECRKTARyGENERAL Institution of Public Health Engineers India,
Calcutta
SURI R. N. BANBRJD ( All""",. )
SUll.I L. R. SEUGAL L. R. Sehgal & Co, New Delhi
SHRI S. K. SUARKA Central Building Research Institute (CSIR),
Roorkee
SURI B. N. TUYAGARAJA Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board,
Bangalore
SHRI H. S. PUTTAXEKl'ANNA ( Al'"."at, )
SURI V. VARADARAJAN Madras Metropolitan Water Supply and
Sewerage Board, Madras
SURI s. DAlVAKAlfI( AllmuJtI)
SURI G. RAKU, Director General, lSI ( &-officio M,mb". )
Director ( eiv End)
SImtiIr;,
SURI A. K. AVA.TUY
AuistaDt Dir~or (Civ Bugg). lSI
( C...timIM .. /JIll' 42 )
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o. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard ( Second Revision ) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 30 Nov~mber 1983, after the draft finalized by
the Water Supply and Sanitation Sectional Committee had been approved
by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
0.2 This standard, first published in 1963 and subsequently revised in 19i2,
made an attempt to provide the minimum standards for the design, layout
and workmanship governing water supply in buildings and helped in bring-
ing about desired uniformity in the bye-laws and regulations framed by
difFerent water supply authorities in the country. The need for u)1Jowing
the regulations are imperative as they are intended for the prevention of
waste, misuse, undue consumption and contamination of drinking water,
the conservation of which has become an urgent necessity in view of its
increasing demand.
0.2.1 The salient changes made in the revision are for estimating the
demand load for water supply system, for which the minimum water supply
requirements for residential purposes has been changed to 200 liters per
head per day and the discharge Curve are now based on Hazen and
William formula.
0.2.2 A separate Indian Standard laying down guidelines for registra-
tion of plumbers is under preparation.
0.3 For the purpose of deciding w~ether a particular requir.ement of this
standard is complied \\ith the final value, observed or calculated.
expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS : 2-1960*. The number of significant places retained
in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value
in this standard.
·Rules for rounding off numerical values { rM.s#4 ).
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I. SCOPE
1.1 This code deals with water supply in buildings, and covers general
requirements and regulations for water supply, plumbing connected to
public water supply, licensing of plumbers, design of water supply systems,
principles of conveyance and distribution of water within the premises,
storage, water fittings and appliances, and inspection and maintenance.
1.2 Many administrative authorities controlling water supply have their
own set of bye-laws, rules and regulations for supply of water to suit local
conditions. These should be strictly conformed to before operations are
commenced for laying of pipelines or plumbing systems which are to be
connected to public water supply.
13 This code does not cover aspects of water supply for fire fighting
purposes.
2. TERMINOLOGY
2.0 For the purpose of this code, the following definitions shall apply.
2.1 Addition to a Building - Addition to the cubic contents or to the
floor area of a building.
2.2 Air Gap - The distance between the lowest point of a water inlet or
feed pipe to an appliance and the spill-over level (or the overflowing
level ) of the appliance.
2.3 Anchors - See 2.53.
2.4 Appliance - A receptacle or apparatus in which water is heated,
treated or measured, or in which it is utilized before passing to waste.
2.5 Approved - Accepted or acceptable under an applicable specification
stated or cited in this code or accepted as suitable for the proposed use
under the bye-laws or regulations of the Authority.
2.6 Area 01 a Floor or Floor Area 01 a Building - The area of a
horizontal section taken at the plinth or floor level of any storey of a buil-
ding inclusive of all projecting and overhanging parts of the e~ternal walls
and of such portions of the partition walls as belong to the building.
2.7 Available Heacl- The head of water available at the point of
consideration due to main's pressure or overhead tank or any other source
of pressure.
2.8 Authority HavlDg Jurl.dlctlon - I'he authority which has been
created by a statute and which for the purpose of administering the code
may authorise a committee Of an official to act on its behalf; hereinafter
called the ' Authority ,
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2.9 Backflow - The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances
into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water system from any
source or sources other than its intended source ( see 2.11 ).
2.10 BacJdlow Prevention Device - Any approved measure or fitting
or combination of fittings specifically designeri to prevent back flow or
backsiphonage in a water service.
2.11 Back Siphonage - The flowing back of used contaminated or
polluted water from a plumbing fixture or vessel into a water supply pipe
due to a reduced pressure in such pipe ( see 2.9).
2.12 Branch - Any part of the piping system other than a main.
2.13 Building - Any permanent or temporary structure built for the
lIUpport, shelter or enclosure for persons, animals, chattels or propert.y of
any -kind, and includes a house, outhouse, stable, shed, hut and every
other such structure, whether of masonry, bricks, wood, mud, metal or any
other material but does not include a watchman's booth, a mandap or
other similar kinds of temporary structures erected on ceremonial occa.-
sions.
2.14 Capacity - The volume of a storage _cistern measuI'ed up to the
maximum water line.
2.15 Code - The word, where used, alone shall mean these regulations,
subsequent amendments thereto, or any emergency rule or regulation which
the Authority may lawfully adopt.
2.16 Combined Area of the Floors - Sum total of the area of two or
more. number of floors.
2.17 Communication Pipe - Thai part of a service pipe which vests
in the water undertakers. It starts at the water main and terminates at a
point which differs according to the circumstances of the case.
2.18 Consent - Consent obtained or given in writing.
2.19 Consumer - Any person who uses or is supplied water or on whose
application such water is supplied by the Authority.
2.20 Consumer's Pipe - The portion of service pipe used for supply
of water and which is not the property of the Authority ( lie Fig. 1 ).
2.21 Cro•• ConDection - A connection between two normally indepen-
dent pipelines which permits flow Crom either pipeline into the other.
2.22 Diameter - Unless specifically stated, the nominal (internal j
diameter of the pipe.
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.COMMUN/CATION PIPES
~ SUPPLY PIPE
PO ' .. OISTRIBUT/NG PIPE
GM. Ml,HJ.JM.
Jj(. liN, BCOE.
PO _CONSUMER'S P'PES
NOTB - The illustration is not intended to indicate recommended PQlitiODI or
underground storage tank (where provided ), pipes, etc, and thil will depeod OD
local situations,
FlO. I TYPICAL SKETCH FOR IDENTIFICATION OF DIFFERENT TyPES OF
WATER SUPPLY PIPES
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2.23 Direct Tap - A tap which is connected to a supply pipe and subject
to pressure from the water main.
-2.24 Domestic Purpos.. - All purposes incidental to the occupation of
a dwelling.
2.25 Downtake Tap - A tap connected to a system of piping not subject
to water pressure from the water main.
2.26 DweUiag - A building used or constructed or adapted for use wholly
or principally for human habitation. It may include garages, other out-
houses appurtenant thereto.
2.27 Eft'ectiveOpening - The minimum cross-sectional area at the point
of water supply, measured or expressed in terms of (a) diameter of a
circle, (b) if the opening is not circular, the diameter of a circle of equi-
valent cross-sectional area.
2.28 Existing Work - A plumbing system or any part thereof which has
been installed prior to the date on which the code comes into effect and is
made applicable by the Authority.
2.29 Factory - A place to which the provisions of the Indian Factories
Act of 1948 and amendments thereto from time to time apply_
2.30 Feed Cistern - A storage vessel used for supplying cold water to a
hot water apparatus, cylinder or tanks.
2.31 Fitting - Coupling, flange, branch, bend tees, elbows, unions, waste
with plug, P or S trap with vent, stop ferrule, stop valve, bib tap, pillar
tap, globe tap, ban valve, cistern storage tank, baths water-closets, boiler
gyser, pumping set, with motor and accessories, meter, hydrant valve and
any other article used in connection with water supply and santitation.
2.32 Float Operated Valve - Ban valves or ban taps and equilibrium
by valves operated by means of a float.
2.33 Flushing Cistern - A cistern provided with a device for rapidly
discharging the contained water and used in connection with a sanitary
appliance for the purpose of cleansing the appliance and carrying away
its contents into a d~in.
NOTB - The nominal size ora cistern is the quantity of water discharged per
flush.
2.34 GeDeral Washing Place - A washing place provided with necessary

sanitary arrangement and common to more than one tenement.
2.35 Horizontal Pipe - Any pipe or fitting which makes an angle of
more than 45° with the vertical.
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2.36 Insanitary - Contrary to sanitary principles or injurious to health.

2.37 Licensed Plumber - A person licensed under the provisions of
this code.
2.38 Onset - A pipe fitting used to connect two pipes whose axis are
parallel but not in une.
2.39 Period or Supply - The period of the day or night during which
water supply is made available to the consumer.
2.40 Pipe Work - Any installation of piping with its fitting.
2.41 Plinth - The portion of a structure between the surface of the
surrounding ground and surface of the floor, immediately above the
ground. •
2.42 Plumbing - (a) The pipes, fixtures and other apparatus inside a
building for bringing in the water supply and removing the liquid and
water borne wastes; (b) The installation of the foregoing pipes, fixtures
and other apparatus.
2.43 Plumbing System - The plumbing system shall include the water
supply and distribution pipes; plumbing fittings and traps; soil, waste, vent
pipes and anti-siphonage pipes; building drains and building sewers inclu-
ding their respective connections, devices and appurtenances within
the property lines of the premises, and water-treating or water-using
equipment.
2.44 Potable Water - Water which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary
and domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the Authority.
2.45 Premises - Premises shall include passages, buildings and lands of
any tenure, whether open or enclosed, whether built on or not, and
whether public or private in respect of which a water rate or charge is
payable to the Authority or for which an application is made for supply
of water.
2.46 PubUc Building - A building used or intended to be used either
ordinarily or occasionally as a church, chapal, temple, mosque or any place
of public worship, DHARAMSHALA, college, school, theatre, cinema,
public concert room, public hall, public bath, hospital, hotel, restaurent,
lecture room or any other place of public assembly.
2.47_ Residual Head - Thc head available at any particular point in the
distribution system.
2.48 Service Pipe - Pipe that runs between the distribution main in the
street and ~he riser in the case of a multistoreyed building or the water in
the case of an individual house and is subjected to water pressure from
such main.
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2.49 Stopcock - A cock fitting in a pipeline for controlling the flow . ~ I
water.
2.50 Stop Tap - Stop tap includes stop cock, stop valve or any other
devices for stopping ~he flow of water in a line or system of pipe at will.
2.51 Storage Ci.terD.- A cistern for storing water.
2.52 Supply Pipe - So much of any service pipe as is not a communica-
tion pipe.
2.53 Supports - Supports, hangers and anchors or devices (or suppor-
ting and securing pipe and fittings to walls, ceilings, flvors or structural
members.
2.54 Tenement - A room(s) in the occupation of or meant for the
occupation of one tenant.
2.55 Vertical Pipe - Any pipe which is installed in a vertical position
or which makes an angle of not more than 45° with the vertical.
2.56 WanaiDg Pipe - An overflow pipe 10 fixed that its outlet, whether
inside or outside a building, is in a conspicuous position where the
discharge of any water therefrom can be readily seen.
2.57 Wa.hout Valve - A device located at the bottom of the tank for
the purpose of draining a tank for cleaning, maintenance, etc.
2.58 Water Line - A line marked inside a cistern to indicate the highe~
water level at which the supply valve should be adjusted to shut off. .
2.59 Water MaiD ( Street MaiD) - A pipe laid by the water under-
takers for the purpose of giving a general supply of water as distinct from
a supply to individual consumers and includes any apparatus used in
connection with such a pipe.
2.60 Water Outlet - A water outlet, as used in connection with the water
distributing system, is the discharge opening for the water (a) to a fitting,
(b) to atmospheric pressure ( except into an open tank which is part of the
water supply), and (c) to any water-operated device or equipx.nent
requiring water to operate.
2.61 Water Supply Sy.tem- WatersuppJy system of a building or
premises consists of the water service pipe, the water-distribution pipes, and
the necessary connecting pipes, fittings, control valves, and all appurte-
nances in or adjacent to the building or premises.
2.62 Waterworks - Waterworks for public water supplyinc1ude a lake,
river, spring, well, pump with or without motor and accessories, reservoir,
. cistern, tank, duct whether covered or open, aluice, water main, pipe
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ciUvert, engine and any machinery, land, building or a thing used for
storage, treatment and supply of water, .
3. LICENSING PLUMBERS
3.1 For grant of license to plumbers, 'Indian Standard Guidelines for
Registration of Plumbers ( under preparation) , may be followed.
4. APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING SUPPLY FROM WATER-

WORKS
4.1 AppUcatioD Forms - Every consumer requiring a new supply of
water or any extension or alteration to the .existing supply, shall apply in
writing in the prescribed form given in Appendix A to the Authority.
of.2 Bulk Supply - In the case of large housing colonies or where new
services are so situated that it will be necessary for the Authority to lay
new mains or extend an existing main, full information about the proposed
housing scheme shall be furnished as early as possible to the Authority.
The Authority shall also be given information regarding the phased require-
ments of water supply with full justifications. Such information shall
include site plans showing the layout of roads, footpaths, buildings and
boundaries, and indicating thereon the finished line and level of the roads
or footpaths and water supply lines and appurtenances.
4~3 CompletioD Certificate - On completion of the plumbing work for
the water supply system, the licensed plumber shall give a completion
certificate in the prescribed form ( see Appendix B ) to the Authority for
getting the water connection from the mains.
5. DESIGN OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

5.1 General - Proper design of the water distributing systems in a buil-
ding is necessary in order that the various fittings may function properly,
and there is an adequate supply to meet the needs of the occupants of the
building, both with regard to their domestic as well as flushing ( of sani-
tary appliances) requirements,
NOTE - In general, a daily per capita water consumption of at least 200 liuea
may be used for most of tbe large tOWDI and cities in India as design figure to meet
domestic and flushing needs. However, for lower income group (LtG) and econo-
mically wealter lection of the society the value of water supply may be reduced to·
135litrel per capita per day. .
5.1.1 There shall be at least a residual head of O'OI8N/mm' at the
consumer tap.
NOTa - The relidual head shall be taken at the highest/farthest outJetin the
building. .
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5.2 E.timate of »emand Load .,...... The demand 10ad~
. 'ater supply
system in a building is ·not exactly detCrminabie. The of sanitarY
fittings va~e~. not C?nly fo~ different classes. of b,.ui,ldings bu s in ~?~ same
class of builamgs aependmg upon the hablts 01 tne people.' The mmunum
flow that will be satisfactory for any part of the premises will greatly
depend upon the consumer, his standard of living. his professional needs.
the size of the family and other ancilliary requirements, such as
gardening.
5.2.1 The water supply requirements for residences and , for bllildings
other than residences have been specified in IS : 1172-1983*. Whereas
in the case of buildings other than residences, the number of persons
normally required to occupy the same is usually known; in the case of
residences, the num~r of persons occupying the premises varies largely
from . place to place. In many large cities, there is over-crowding in
residential buildings. Therequitements stipulated in this code are based
upon an average family of 5 and a consumption of 1 000 litres per one
dwelling unit. Thus if a building contains ten dwelling units, the require-
ment of water has been taken as 10000 litres per day.
5.3 Rate of Flow.,...... One of the important items that needs to be deter-
mined before th.e sizes of pipes and fittings for any part of the water piping
system may be decided upon, is the rate of flow in the service pipe which,
in turri ,.depends upon the nUmber of hours for which the supply. is avai-
lable at mfflciently high pr~e. If the number of hours for which the
supply is available is less, t~~ will be large number of fittings in use
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simultaneously and the rate of flow will be correspondingly large.
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5;3.1 The data required for determining the size of the communication
and service pipe are (a) the maximum rate of discharge required, (b) the
length of the pipe, (c) the head loss by friction in that length, and (d) the.
roughness of the .interior surface .oCthepip'c' In determining the head
loss by friction, allowance . shall be made for the elevation of the
intake works in relation to the available pressure in the water main and or_
the losses in fittings, such as bends, stop-taps, meters t sle IS : 2951 -
( Part 2 )-1965t]and any obstructions to the flow of water. As the pipe-
line tends to accumUlate intcmaI incrustation in course of time, normally
an average value fordischaJge co-efficient ' 0 ' is assumed.
5.~ ~ Compatadoa
5~4.1Several formulae, diagrams and tables of calculated values are
ava~ble for th,e measurement of flow through pipes. However, almost
. .all studies based on the Reynolds number of flow, pipe roughness and flow
. ~Code of basic r~uirements Cor water supply, drainage and sanitation (third
f'AlUUIII). .
tRecommendation Cor estimation of flow of liquids in closed. conduits: Pan 2 Head
lOil in valve. and fittinp. . .
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pattern ( like turbulent, transient, laminar) yields accurate and mutually
consistent results over a very large range of the flow compared to emperi-
cal formulae which have limitations regarding their range of applicability.
Although non-dimensional parameters are used, these rational formulae
based on Raynolds number need information on viscosity and the calcula-
tions are more involved. To obviate the involved calculations, a universal
pipe friction diagram as prescribed in IS: 2951 (Part 1 )-1965* and
IS : 2951 ( Part 2 )-1965t may be followed.
5.4.2 Temperature of water and consequently its viscosity at a place is
an extremely variable factor, depending upon season and time. Further,
commercially available standard sizes of pipes are only to be used against
the size arrived at by actual design. Therefore, several emperical formulae
are used, even though they give less accurate results. The Hazen and
William formula and the charts based on the same n:tay be used without
any risk of inaccuracy in view of the fact that the pipes normally to be
used for water supply are of smaller sizes.' Nomogram of Hazen and
William's equation has been provided in Appendix C.
6. MATERIALS, FITTINGS AND APPLIANCES
6.1 Standards for Materials, Fittings and Appliances- All materials
used in the construction of any of the works or any of the appliances
described in this code shall conform to the relevant Indian Standards where
available in so far as these standards are applicable. Where no such
standards exist, the materials shall be of the quality and workmanship
acceptable to the Authority, and shall be 9pen to inspection at the manu-
facturer's works before despatch.
6.2 Materials for Pipes - Pipes may be of any of the following
materials:
a) Cast iron, vertically ::ast or centrifugally (spun) cast (see IS :
1536-1976t and IS: 1537-1976§;
b) Steel ( lined or coated with bit1Jmen or bituminous composition
and out-coated with cement concrete or mortar, where necessary)
(see IS: 1916-1963\1 and IS : 3589-19661I );
c) Reinforced concrete (se, IS : 458-1971** );
-Recommendation for estimation of flow of liquids in e101ed coriduits: Part 1 Head
louin straight pipes due to frictional resi.tance.
tRecOJnmendation for estimation of flow of liquid. in closed conduit.: Part 2 Head
1011 in valves and fittinp.
:Specification for centrifugally cast ( .pun) iron pressure· pipes for water, gas and
.ewage ( second ,lIIis;'" ).
,Specification for vertically cut iron prelllUl'e pipe. water, for gas and sewage (first
rlllin'" ). '
/lSpecification Cor .teel cylinder reinforced concrete pipe..
'Specification Cor electrically welded .teel pipes for water, gas and sewage ( 200 to
2000 mm nominal diameter ). .
"Specification for concrete pipe. (with ,and without reinforcement) ( slellnd ,lIIision ).
d) Prestressed concrete ( see IS : 784-1978* );

e) Mild steel tubes or tubulars ( galvanized) [see IS: 1239 ( Part 1 )-
1979t ];
f) Copper ( see IS : 1545-1982t );
g) Brass ( see IS: 407-1981§ );
h) Wrought iron;
j) Asbestos cement (see IS : 1626-196011 and IS: 1592-198O'J );
k) Lead [ see IS : 404 ( Part 1 )-1977** ];
m) Polyethylene ( see IS: 3076-1968tt ) and ( IS : 4984-1978U); and
n) Unplasticized PVC pipes (sedS : 4985-1981§§ ).
6.2.1 In "choosing the material for piping and fittings, account shall be
taken of the character of the water to be conveyed through it, the nature
of the ground in which the piping is to be laid and the relative cost as
compared with its useful life. The material shall be resistant to corrosion,
both inside and outside or shall be suitably protected against corrosion.
6.2.2 Lead piping shall not be used to convey domestic water supply as
most of the waters in India are plumbo solvent and are liable to cause lead
poisoning. Lead piping may, however, be used for flushing and overflow
pipes. It is liable to corrosion on contact with fresh cement mortar or
concrete and shall be protected by wrapping with a protective material
which will also permit movement due to expansion and contraction.
6.2.3 Copper piping mlly be used particularly in hot water installations
provided water is not capable of dissolving an undue a~ount of copper.
6.2." Asbestos cement pipes may be used; however, adequate safeguards
should be taken ~hile laying backfilling ( see IS : 6530-19721111).
,
·Specification for prestressed concrete pipes ( including fittings) (first rlDisi.n ).
tSpecification for mild steel tubes, tubular. and other wrought steel fittings: Part I
Mild steel tubes ( fourth revision ).
:t,Specification for solid -drawn copper alloy tubes for condensers and heat exchoingers
( second revision ).
§Specification for brass tubes for general purposes ( third reuision ).
IISpecification for asbestos cement building pipes, gutters and fittings (spigot and
socket types ).
'if Specification for asbestos cement pressure pipes ( second revision ) •
• ·Specification for lead pipes: Part I For other than chemical purpoaes (suond
revision ).
ttSpecification for low density polyethylene pipes for potable water supplies (first
reviswn ) .
~tSpecificatjon for high density polyethylene pipes for potable water supplies, lewage
and industrial effluents ( second revision ).
§§Specification for unplasticized PVC pipes for "potable water supplies (first ,lvision ).
IlllCode of practice for laying of asbeltos cement preasure pipes.
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6.2.5 Mild steel tubes used in plumbing system shall be of medium class
conforming to IS: 1239 ( Part 1 )-1979·.
6.2.6 Polythene pipes and PVC pipes should not be laid on hot surfaces
or in too close a proximity of hot water pipes. Care should also be taken
to avoid locations where they are likely to be exposed to. atmospheres
charged with coal gas [see IS: 7634 (Part 2 )-1975f and IS : 7634 ( Part
3 )-1975t ].
7. CONVEYANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER WITHIN THE

PREMISES
7.1 ".lc Principles - Some of the details of plumbing which are consi-
dered necessary forpropedy designed, acceptably installed and adequa-
tely maintained plumbing systems are given in 7.2 to 7.12. Though the
details of construction may vary, the basic sanitary and safety principles
are the same, and they merit serious study. Furthermore, in the event
of any unforeseen situation not covered by specific provisions ~n this code,
the principles enumerated may serve as useful guides.
7.2 Wholesome water supply provided for drinking and culinary purposes
shall not be liable to contamination from any less satisfactory water. There
shall, therefore, be no cross-connection whatsoever between a pipe or
fitting for conveying or containing wholesome water and a pipe or fitting
for containing impure water or water liable to contamination or of Uncer-
tain quality or water which has been used for any purpose.· The provision
of reftux or non-return valves or closed and sealed stop valves shall not
be construed as a permissible substitute for complete absence of cross-
connection.
7.3 The.design of the pipe work shall be such that there is no possibility·
of backftow towards the source of supply from any cistern or appliance . .
whether by siphonage or otherwise. Reflux or non-return valves shall not
be relied upon to prevent such backflow.
7.4 Where a supply of wholesome watet' is required as an alternative or
stand-by to a supply of less satisfactory water or is required to be mixed
with the latter, it shall be delivered only into a cistern, and by a pipe of
fitting discharging into the air gap at a height above the top edge of the
cistern equal to twice its nominal bore, and in no case less than 150 mm.
It is necessary to maintain a definite air gap in all appliances or taps used
in water-closets.
• Specification for mild steel tubes, tubulars and other wrought steel fittings: Part I
Mild steel tube. ( I-til rlf1ision ).
tCode of practice forjlasties pipe work for potable water supplies:
Part 2 Laying an jointing polyethylene ( PE ) pipes.
Part 3 Laying and jointing of unpluticized pVC pipes.
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7.5 All pipe work shall be so designed, laid or fixed, and maintained as to
be and to remain completely watertight, thereby avoiding waste of water,
damage to property and the risk of contamination of the water conveyed.
7.6 No piping shall be laid or fixed so as to pass into, through or adjoin-
ing any sewer, scour outlet or drain or any manhole connected therewith
nor through any ash pit or manure pit or any material of such nature
that would be likely to cause undue deterioration of the pipe, except as
permitted in 7.7.
7.6.1 Where lines have to be laid in close proximity to electric cables
or in corrosive soils, adequate precautions should be taken to avoid elec-
trical accidents and corrosion.
7.7 Where the laying of any pipe through corrosive soil or pervious mate-
rial is unavoidable, the piping shall be properly protected from contact
with such soil or material by being carded through an exterior cast iron
tube or by some other sui table means as approved by the Authority. Any
existing piping orfi~ting laid or fixed, which does not comply with the
above requirements, ~hal1 be removed immediately by the consumer and
rdaid by him in conformity with the above requirements and to .the
satisfaction of the Authority.
7.8 In designing and planning the layout of the pipe work, due attention
shall be given to the maximum rate of discharge, required economy in
labour and materials, protection against damage and corrosion, protection
from frost, if required, and to avoidance of airlocks, noise transmission and
unsightly arrangement.
7.9 To reduce frictional losses, piping shall be as smooth as possible inside.
Methods of jointing shall be such as to avoid internal roughness and
projection at the joints, whether of the jQinting materials or otherwise.
~ . .
7.10 Change in diameter and in direction shall preferably be gradual
rather than abrupt to avoid undue loss of head. No bend or curve in
piping shall be made which is likely to materially diminish or alter the
cross-section.
7.n Underground piping shall be laid at such a depth that it is unlikely
to be damaged by frost or traffic loads and vibrations. It shall not be laid
in gr\ilund liable to subsidence, but where such ground cannot be avoided,
special precautions shall be taken to avoid damage to the piping. Where
piping has to be laid across recently disturbe<J ground, the ground shall be
thoroughly consolidated so as to provide a continuous and even SUppOlt.
7.12 No boiler for generating steam or closed boilers of any description or
any machinery shaH be supplied direct from a service or supply pipe.
Every such boiler or machinery shall be supplied from a feed cistern.
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I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPE WORK
1.1 Geaeral - The following general principles shall apply in the layout
and planning of the pipe work. .
1.1.1 Any pipe going underground should have adequate cover.
8.1.2 Every communication ripe shall have inserted in it, in an acces-
sible position, a stop cock 0 the prescribed kind, having an area of
waterway at least equal to the internal sectional area of the communication
pipe. It should be fixed with a cover or guard box so as to be accessible
to the Authority.
1.1.3 Where the service pipe is of diameter less than 50 mm, the stop
valves shall be of the screw-down type and shall have loose washer plates
to act as non-return valves (see IS : 781-1977*). Other stop valves in
the ICrvice line may be of the gate type (see IS : 778-198ot ).
1.1.4 In flats and tenements supplied by a common service pipe, a stop
tap ahall be fixed to control the branch to each separately occupied part.
In larJre buildings a sufficien t number of stop valves shall be fixed on
brancll pipes, and to control groups of ball valves and draw off taps,
so as to minimize interruption of the supply during repairs. All such stop
valves shall be fixed in accessible' positions and properly protected from
being tampered with; they may be of the gate type to minimize loss of head
by friction.
8.1.5 Water for drinking or for culinary purposes shall not, as far as
possible, pass through any cistern, and, therefore, direct taps supplying
water for these purposes shall be on branch pipes connected directly to the
service pipe.
8.1.6 Pumps shall not be allowed on the service pipe as they cause a
drop of pressure on the suction. side thereby affecting the supply to the
adjoining properties. In cases where pumping is required a properly
protected storage tank of adequate capacity shall be provided to feed the
pump.
8.1.7 Service pipes thall be so designed and constructed as to avoid air-
locks, so that all piping and fittings above ground can be completely
emptied of water to facilitate repairs. There shall be draining taps or
draw-off taps ( not underground) at the lowest points, from which the
piping shall rise continuously to draw-off taps, ball valves, cisterns, or vents
( where provided) at th~ high points.
'Specification for cast copper alloy screw-down bib tapa and stop valves for water
services ( slCDnd "visiDn ).
tSpecificatioll for copper alloy gate, globe and check valve. for water work.
purposes ( third revision ).
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IS : 2065 • 1989
8.1.8 Service pipes shall be designed so as to reduce the production and

transmission of noise as much as possible. Appliances which create noise
shall be installed as far distant as possible from the living rooms of the
house and shall be housed in sound-proof cabins. The planning of the
building shall allow for such arrangements. High velocity of water in
piping and fittings shall be avoided. Piping shall be confined as far as
possible, to rooms where appliances are fixed; it shall have easy bends, and
where quietness is particularly desired, holder bats or clamps shall be
insulated from the piping by suitable pads.
8. [.9 The rising pipe to the storage cistern, if any, or any feed cistern
shall be taken as directly as possible to the cistern and shall be fixed away
from windows or ventilators.
8.1.10 Piping shall be so located that it is not unduly exposed to
accidental damage, and shall be fixed in such positions as to facilitate
cleaning and avoid accumulations of dirt.
8.1.11 All pipe work shall be planned so that the piping is accessible for
inspection, replacement and repair. To avoid its being unsightly, it is
usually possible to arrange it in or adjacent to cupboards, recesses, etc,
provided there is sufficient space to work on the piping with the usual
tools. Piping shall not be buried in walls aT solid floaTs. Where unavoidable
piping may be buried for short distances provided that adequate protection
is given against damage and that no joints are buried. If piping is laid
in ducts or chases, there shall be enough space to facilitate repairs and shall
be so constructed as to prevent the entry of vermin. To facilitate removal
of pipe casing, floor boards covering piping shall be fixed with screws or
bolts.
8.1.12 When it is necessary for a pipe to pass through a wall or floor,
a sleeve shall be fixed therein for reception of the pipe and to allow
freedom for expansion and contraction and other movement. Piping laid
in timber floors shall, where possible, be parallel with the joists.
8.1.13 In buildings where it is desirable to have some means of identi-
fying the use of the various pipes, they shall be painted in accordance with
Appendix D ( see also IS : 2379-1963* ).
8.2 Prohibited Connections - A service pipe shall not be connected
into any distribution pipe; such connection may permit the backflow of
water from a cistern into the service pipe, in certain circumstances, with
consequent danger of contamination and depletion of storage capacity. It
might also result .in pipes and fit~ngs being ~ubjecte~ to a pressure higher
t?an that for whIch they are designed, and m floodmg from overflowing
.Clsterns.
*Colour code for the identification of pipelines.
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8.2.1 No pipe for conveyance or in connection with water ~plied by
the Authority ~hall communicate with any other receptacle used or capable
of being used for the conveyance other than water supplied by· the
Authority.
8.2.2 Where storage tanks are provided nei person shall connect or be
permitted to connect any service pipe with any distributing pipe. .
8.2.3 No service pipe shall be connected to any water-closet or urinal.
All such supplies shall be from flushing cisterns which shall be supplied
from storage tank ( see 12.3 ).
8.2.4 No service or supply pipe shall be connected directly to any hot-
water system or to any apparatus used for heating other than through a
feed cistern thereof. This shall also apply to every gas producer, gas
engine, compressor, oil engine, cooling jacket or other apparatus in or by
which water supplied by the Authority may be heated.
9. LAYING OF MAINS AND PIPES ON SITE

9.1 Escavation and Refilling - The bottoms of the trench excavations
shall be carefully prepared so that tlle barrels .01' the pipes, when laid, are
well bedded for their whole length on a firm surface and are true to line
and gradient. The width of the excavation shall be sufficient to allow the
pipes to be properly laid and jointed, joints holes being made where
necessary.
9.1.1 In the refilling of the trenches, the pipes shall be surrounded with
fine selected material, well rammed so as to resist subsequent movement
of the pipes. No stones shall· be in contact with the pipes, and when the
excavation is in rock, the bottom shall be cut deep enough to pennit the
pipes to be bedded on a layer of fine selected material, or (especially where
there is a steep gradient) on a layer of concrete..
9.2 Preparing Pipes for Laying Underground - The pipes shall be
carefully cleared of all foreign matter before being laid. They shall be
thoroughly brushed out internally with a well-fitting hard brush, and after
laying the open end shall be temporarily plugged to prevent ingress of
water, soil, etc, precaution shall be taken to prevent floatation of the
plugged pipes, should the trench become flooded.
9.2.1 Any coating, sheathing or wrapping of the pipes shall be exa-
mined for damage and repaired, where necessary, and shall also be made
continuous over the joints.
9.2.2 Concrete Pipes and Cast Iron Pipes - Pipes should be laid in
accordance with the requirements given in IS : 783-1959* and IS : 3114-
1965t, respectively.
*Code of practice for laying of concrete pipes.
tCode of practice for laying of cast iron pipes.
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9.3 Layiag UDdergroulld Maill. - Where the trench is on a aiope,

pipe laying shall proceed in an 'uphill' direction to facilitate joint
making.
9.3.1 Except in the case of smaIl pipes under low pressure, thruat blocks
of concrete shall be formed at all bends to transmit the hydraulic thrust'
on to undisturbed ground and to spread it over a sufficient area. Where:
the hydraulic thrust is in an upward direction, anchor-blocks of sufficient
weight shall be provided to which the pipes shall be secured with steel
straps. The displacing forces in the mains due to end and r~dial thrust
on bends are given in Appendix E.
,9.4 Surface Boxes - Iron surface boxes shall be provided to give access
to valves ( see IS : 3950-1979* ) and hydrants, and shall be supported on
concrete or brickwork which shall not be allowed to rest on the pipe. ahd
transmit traffic loads to them, allowance being made for sen1eulent.
Vertical iron guard pipes may be provided to enclose the spindles of sluice,
valves. It is not generally necessary entirely to enclose the valves and
hydrants in brick or concrete chambers, but if the latter are provided they
shall be of lIufficient dimensions to permit repairs being carried out to the
fittings.
9.4.1 If the surface box, mounted on a guard pipe, is fixed over the
underground stop valve merely to give access for operating the latter, the
limited space provided by this arrangement will not permit the repacking
of the stop valves gland or other repairs to be carried out with excavation.
The guard pipe may be supported on bricks, and should not rest on the
supply pipe. '
9.5 Meters '- 1£ the service pipe is to be metered, the meter may be
provided and fixed by the Authority. Private meter of approved type may
be permitted to be used subject to such conditions as the Authority may
prescribe. Meters of domestic type shall conform to the requirements ot
IS: 779-1978t. Meters of bulk type shall conform to the requirements of
IS: 2373-1981t. The meter shall be installed in accordance with IS: 2401-
1973§. The meter shall be fitted beyond the stopcock with unions to
facilitate the necessary periodic changing of the meter. If fitted in an
exposed position outside the building, the meter shall be housed in
water meter boxes conforming to IS : 2104-1981\1.
·Specification for surface boxes for aluice valves (fir" rlllisitm ).

tSpec!ficat!OD for water meten ( dome.tic type) (fiftla r,uisi"" ).
fSpecliicaboD for water meters ( ~ulk type) ('hi,.il~"" ).
§Code of practice for selection, iDltallation aDd maintenance of domestie water
meten(fi,.st rll/ision). '
IISpecificatioD for water meter boxes ( domestic type) (firll'lIlIisiM )"
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9.6 Laybag Service Pipes - Service pipes of less than 50 mm bore may
be connected to mains by means of right-angled screw-pown ferrule 0 f non-
ferrous metal conforming to IS : 2692-1978*, but the ferrule itself shall not
be more than 25 mm bore. Ferrule of 20 mm'bore and above shall not be
used in 'mains of less than 100 mm bore. The main is drilled and tapped
and the ferrule screwed in. In case of large-sized trunk mains, this
may be done by a tapping under pressure machine, which will obviate any
interference with the use of the main.
9.6.1 Service pipes of 50 mm bore and upward shall be connected to
special T-branches which have to be inserted into the line of the main.
Special branch pipes shall also be used for service pipes of less than 50 mm
bore where the bore of the main is not greater than thrice that of the
service pipe.
9.6.2 In the process of installing or repairing any part of a plumbing
installation, the finished. &Ors, walls, ceilings, tile-work or any other part
.of the building or premises, which shall be changed or replaced, shall be
left in a safe structural condition in accordance with. the requirements of
the relevant codes and any building bye-laws approved by the Authority.
All exterior openings provided for the passage of pipe shall be properly
sealed.
9.6.3 Precautions against contamination of the mains shall be taken
when making a connection, and where any risk exists, the main shall be
subsequently disinfected (see 13.1 and 13.2). The underground water
service pipe and the building sewer or drain shall be kept at a sufficient
distance apart to the satisfaction of the Authority so as to prevent conta-
mination of water. Water service pipes or any underground water pipes
shall not be run or laid in the same trench as the building sewer or drai-
nage pipe. Where this is unavoidable, the following conditions shall be
fulfilled:
a) The bottom of the water service pipe, at aU points, shall be at
least 30 cm above the top of the sewer line at its highest point.
b) The water service pipe shall be plact;d on a solid shelf excavated
at one side of the common trench.
c) The number. of 'joints in the service pipe shall be kept to a
minimum.
d) The materials and joints of sewer and water service pipe shall be
installed in such a manner and shall possess the necessary strength
and durability so as to prevent the escape of solids, liquids, and
gases therefrom due to temperature changes, settlement, vibrations
and su~erimposed loads .
• Specification for ferrules for water services (first revision).
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9.6.4 The service pipe shall' pass into or beneath the building at a
depth below the external ground level of not less than 0'75 In ( provided
the foundation is deeper than 0'75 m ) and at its point of entry through
the structure should be accommodated in a sleeve which should have
previously been solidly built in. The space between the pipe and the sleeve
shall be filled with bituminous or ot her suitable material for a minimum~
length of 15 cm at both ends.
9.6.5 Care shall be taken to ensure that before the pipeline is charged
all piping and fittings are clean internally, and freefrOIn particles of sand
or soil, metal fittings, chips, etc, which besides causing obstruction'!! may
lead to failure by corrosion.
9.7 Securing and Supporting of Pipes - Lead piping of not more
than 25 mm bore, in vertical runs, may be secured direct to brick walls'
( other than external walls) by iron pipe clamps driven into the wall joints,
or may be secured to wooden battens or other wood work by iron or brass
c1ips with ears for screw fixing, the clamps or clips or holder bats being at
not more than 90 em intervals. Damage to the piping by the -clamps
shall be prevented by the insertion of small lead pads.
9.7.1 Copper piping shall be secured by copper or copper-alloy clipS
direct to wood work, or by similar bracket-clips built-in to walls or screwed
to plugs.
9.7.2 Wrought iron and steel piping shall be secured in a manner similar
to that used for copper piping, except that the clips shall be of iron or steel.
9.7.3 Plastic pipes should be secured and suppored in accordance with
the recommendations given in JS : 763~ ( Part 2 )-1975* and IS : 7634
(Part 3 )-1975*.
9;8 Pipes Laid Througb Ducts, Chases, Notches or Holes - Ducts
or chases in walls for piping shall be provided during the building of the
walls. If they are cut in existing walls, they shall be finished sufficien~ly
smooth and large enough for fixing the piping. In the case of lead pipes,
the joints may be wiped outside the duct, and the pipes eased back into the
duct after jointing.
9.B.l Wherever possible , back-boards shall be provided in chases for
fixing the piping; otherwise lead piping shall be protected from contact
with lime or cement by building paper or felt. Where covers are provided
to caases, they shall be fixed with screws for easy removal.
*Code of practice for plastic9 pipe work for potable water supplies;
Part 2 Laying and jointing polyethylene ( PE ) pipes.
Part 3 Laying and jointing of unplasticized PVC pipes',
.2.1
• .... ·1_
~.a.2 Piping laid in notches or holes shall not be subj~cted to external
pressure, and shall be free to expand and contract without noise due to
friction on the wood.
9.9 Lalging for Pipes - Where lagged piping outside buildings is
attached to walls, it shall be entirely covered alround with waterproof insu-
lating material and shall not be in direct contact with the wall. Where it
passel through a wall, whether into a building or not, the lagging shall be
continued along the pipe throughout the thickness of the wall, and where it
emerges'from the ground, the lagging shall be continued into the ground
until the depth of 0'75 m is reached.
9.9.1 Lagged piping connected to cisterns, enclosed by insulating casing
~all pass at right angles through the casing and be lagged independently
of the casing if the piping is sandwiched between the cistern and the
~ng,it will, probably, not be sufficiently insulated.•
9.9.2 The minimum thickness of insulating material for lagging hot-

water piping inside buildings shall be 12 mm in the case of glass in fibre
form, compressed felt, and felted slag or mineral wool and 20 mm in the
case of asbestos, 85 percent magnesia, ·compressed backed cork and granu-
lated cork ( raw or baked ).
9.9.3 All lagging exposed to moist conditions shall be waterproof or
covered with a waterproof wrapping.
9.10 Spacing of Faing. for Internal Piping - Fixing on internal
pipes shall be spaced at regular intervals as given in Appendix F.
10. JOINTING OF PIPES

10.1 Cast;lron Pipes - The spigot and socket joints of cast .iron pipes
are usually caulked with lead. The' common form of joint is made by first
caulking in ~JUl yarn, then filling the space left in the joint by running in
molten lead, taking care that no dross enters the joint, and then thoroughly
caulking the lead. The spun yarn shall be clean and sterile and the lead
shall conform to IS : 782-1978*. The lead need not extend into the joint
further than the back of the groove formed in the socket.
10.1.1 The spun yarn is used to centre the spigot in the socket, to
prevent the flow of molten lead into the bore of the pipe, to reduce the
am9unt of lead required to complete the joint and to make the joint
watertight. Spun yarn may become infected with bacteria, which .may
contaminate the water and, therefore, shall be effectively sterilized before
use by being exposed to the vapours of 40 percent formaldehyde in an air-
. tight chamber for not less than 3 hours. Alternatively, proprietary brands
·,SpecificatioD for cau1kiDs lead ( l/lirtl roisit/l ).
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of sterilized spun yarn may he used. Threaded lead or lead wire or strip
may be used instead of spun yarn, thus producing a solid lead joint.
Lead covered yarn may also be used which does not have the disadvan-
tages of plain yarn. Cold lead may be caulked into the joint space first
followed by spun yarn, and the joint then completed with cold or molten
lead.
10.1.1.1 Rubber ring joints may also be suitable wherever there is a
provision lor them in the spigot made by the manufacturer.
10.1.2 Caulking may be done with pneumatic tools or with a hand
hammer weighing not less than 2 kg. When working with lead wooJ, it
is very important to use caulking tools of appropriate thickness to fill the
joint space, and to thoroughly consolidate the material from the back to
the front of the socket. Lead run joints shall be preferably finished 3 mm
behind the socket face.
NOTJI- Attention is aJso drawn to IS : 3114-1965- Cor joiDting or cut iroD
pipe., quantity of lead and-spun iroD for different lite. or pipe., etc.
10.1.3 Cast iron pip~ may also be jointed by means of flanges or cast
iron and steel pipes with f1angCl.welded.on.
10.1.4 Flanged joints shall. be made with jointing rings of good quality.
Imooth, hard, compressed fibre board (not less than 1'5 mm thick ) and
of such width as to fit inside the circle of bolts. The rings shall be
smeared thinly with graphite paste. Alternatively, the jointing rings may
be of rubber or rubber insertion or gutta-percha, or may be corrugated
non-corrosive alloy together with a suitable jointing paste. The nuts shall
be carefully tightened, in opposite pairs, until the joint ring is only just
sufficiently compressed between the flahgesto ensure watertightness of the
joint under the desired water pressure.
10.1.5 Several proprietary flexible joints are available for jointing cast
iron pipes and. these may be used with the specific approval of the Autho-
rity. However, they shall be used strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
10.1.6 For joints in small diameter wrought iron or steel piping and
cast iron piping, copper-alloy screwed unions or ferrules shall be used and
for large diameters, the joints shall be made by flanged ,connecting pieces.
10.2 Welded Steel Pipes - Plain.ended steel piping may be jointed by
welding except where the piping is .provid~d with a lining which would be
damaged by heat ( see IS: 5822-19701').
10.3 Wroaght Iroll aDd Steef Screwed Pipe_ -Screwed wrought irem
or steel piping is jointed with screwed and socketed joints, using screwing
-Code oC practice Cor l.ym, or cut iroD pipes.
fCode oCpractice for I&yllll oCweldld Iteel pipet for water lupply.
108 .. 2065 • 1983

fittings of wrought iron, steer' or malleable cast iron. Care shan be taken
to remove any burr from the ends of pipes after screwing. A jointing
compound, which may be one of the many proprietary makes, may be used
according to the maker's instructions together with a grummet of a few
strands of fine yarn, but compounds containing red lead shall not be used
because of the danger of contamination of the water. Any threads exposed
after jointing shall be painted, or in the case of underground piping,
thickly coated with bituminous or other suitable "composition to prevent
corrosion.
10.3.1 Screwed wrought iron or steel piping may also be jOinted with
screwed flanges of wrought iron, steel or cast iron.
10.4 Asbestos Cement Pipes - Asbestos cement pipes are jointed with
flexible joints supplied by the pipe makers.
10.5 Copper" Pipes -. Screwed copper piping shall be jointed with
screwed copper-alloy fittings. The screw threads of the pipe shall. be
cleaned out and the joint made by screwing the fittings on after first treating
the threads with raw linseed oil or other suitable jointing compound.
Alternatively, the screw threads of the pipe and the fittings may be tinned,
and the joint heated to the melting point of the solder when being
screwed.
10.5.1 Plain copper piping shall be jointed with compression ( manipu-
lative or non-manipulative) or with capillary joints, in each case using
copper-alloy fittings, or .by welding. Only manipulative compression
joints, that is, joints in which the pipe ends are flanged, belled or swaged,
are suitable for use with fully annealed copper piping.
10.5.2 In the case of the capHlary joint, the pipe end and the interior
of the socket of the fitting shall be cleaned with steel wool, fluxed, and
fitted together, and the joint then heated. to jusz above the melting point
of the solder, which is either provided in the fitting or is touched into the
joint with a solder stick, and which then flows by capillarity to fill the joint
space. If the pipe is of fully annealed copper, its ends shall be made truly
round before jointing.
10.5.3 It is important that the correct size of fittings is used to suit the
nominal size of the pipe.
10.5.4 Copper piping may be autogenous welded or bronze welded, the
latter giving the stronger joiht. The piping may be jointed directly or by
the use of weldable copper or copper alloy fittings." The welding may be
done by an oxy-acetylene blow pipe, using filler rod of copper or bronze and
a suitable flux. Bronze rod shall be genuine bronze which is not likely to
fall by dezincification. Copper piping may be welded to cast brass fittings
by this method. Copper to be welded shall be 'deoxidized copper" and
,
not' to"gh.pitch.copper '. Welding shall be done by skilled craftsman'
only;_ .
10.5;5 Copper p~ping of small diameter shall be jointed to cast iron,
wrought iron, or steel piping by the ust' of copper-alloy screwed unions or
ferrules. For screwed copper piping of diameter, Jarger than about 40 mIn,
a flanged joint shall be used, the copper pipe shall· have a copper alloy
flange screwed, brazed or welded on, and this shall be jointed to the iron
or steel flange by alloy balta or nuts.
10.6 Lead Plpes l - Lead and lead alloy piping shall be jointed with
wiped solder joints or by other suitable methods.
10.6.1 Lead and lead alloy piping shall be jointed to cast iron, wrought
iron, steel or copper piping by the use of copper alloy screwed unions or
ferrules.
10.7 CODcrete Pipe. - Concrete pipes shall be jointed in accordance'
with the recommendations given in IS : 783-1959*.
10.8 PolyethylcDe aael UDplasticized PVC Pipes - These pipes shall
be jointed in accordance with the recommendations given in IS: 7634
(Part 2 )-1975t and IS: 7634 ( Part 3 )-1975t, respectively.
11. STORAGE OF WATER

11.1 Purposes tor Provicling Storage - In a building, provision is
required to be made for storage of water for one or more of the following·
reasons:
a) To provide against interruptions of the supply caused by rtpairs
to mains, etc;
b) To reduce .the maximum rate of demand on the mains;
c) To tide over periods of intermittent supply; and
d) To maintain a storage for the fire fighting requirement of the
building.
11.2 Materials tor CODstructiOD ot Storage Tauks - They shall be
constructed of iron, wrought iron or mild steel plates or sheets and shall
be made watertight without the lise of putty. The materials used shall be
of suffici,.nt strength and thickness. Reinforced cement concrete tank or
tanka made of any other suitable building material may be allowed as
atorage tanks.
11.2.1 Tanks made of galvanized steel sheets may be of welded, riveted
or pressed construction. The pressed-steel tanks are normally 120 cm
-Code of practice fOr laying of CODC1'ete' pipe•.
tCode of practice for plastic. pipe work for potable wa&euuppli_
Part 2 Laying and joiatin, polyethylene ( PE) pipe••
Part 3 Laying and jointing of uaplasticized PVC pipes.
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IS . . . . 1"
~~.a the thjckness of' abeet VlU'ying according to the depth· of the tank.
Tanks withc~lernal flanges arc 'most convenient except where space is
limited or where it is required to erect them direct on to a flat roof 01'
floor. Where special sizes of tanks are necessary, these are provided for
by the use of the. special making-up plates allowing considerable variation
in size. If of iron or steel, the metal shan be galvanized or coated inter-
!
nally with bituminous composition or other suitable material of a kind·

which does not impart a taste or odour to the water, especially if this has
be~n chlorinated,. and externally with a good quality anti-corrosive
weather-resisting paint. Lead lined tanks- shall not be used. Rectangular,
pressed steel tanks shall conform to the requirements given in IS : 804-
1,967*.
11.3 Storage TaAks aDd B.n Valves - Every storage tank shan be of
the pt:escribed kind and shaU at all times be' made and at all times be
maintained watertight and shall be properly covered with a closed fitting
duat, light and mosquito-proof lid fitted with a lock and key and shan be
provided with a sound and suitable ban valve conforming to IS: 1703-
1977t securely fixed to the tank and set in such a position that the body of
the ban valve cannot become submerged when the cistern is full up to the
water line. Every valve shall be so adjusted as to limit the leveLof the
water in the cistern to 25 mm below the lip of the warning or overflow
pipe. A stop valve conforming to IS : 781-1977t shall be provided as
near the tank as practicable on every outlet pipe from a storage tank,
excepting on the warning pipe.
11.4 .Warning Pipes of Storage Tanks - Every tank shall be
provided with an. efficient mosquito-proof warning pipe. The' outlet of
the warning pipe shall be in such a position outside tile. building as will
allow the discharge of water from such warning pipe being readily seen.
The position of the warning pipe shall not be changed except with the
. permission of the Authority. The outlet of the warning pipe shall be not
less than 60 cm above any drain, sink or gully over which the' same may
be fixed. No overflow pipe shall be allowed to be connected directly to
any drain or sewer, nor 'shall it discharge on to any street. All warning
pipe unions shall be not less than 20 mm in bore so fixed that the bottom
of the pipe will be 25 mm above the top water level. In every storage
vessel, the water line. shall. be set below the overflowing level of the warning
pipe,. or of the overflow pipe if there is po warning pipe, at a distance of
not less than 25 mm or of not less than the internal diameter of the pipe,
whichever is greater,
• Specification for ractangular prellSed steel tanka (first rlJ/isi", ).

tSpecification for ball valves (horizontal plunger type) including floats for water
supply purposes ( second reuision ). .
lSpecification for cast copper alloy screw-down bib tape aDd atop valvea for water
services ( second reuision ).
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11.5 PronsioD of Stop Valves - Storage tanks shall be provided with a

stop valve · or stop tap at every outlet other 't han overflow pipes, so that
there shall be no necessity to empty the vessel to enable repairs to be
carried out to the down take pipes, fittings, etc. Such valves or taps shall
preferably be full-way gate valves so as not to impose any undue obstruc-
tion of the flow of the water. A stop valves .shall oe provided on the'inlet
connection also to facilitate stopping of flow temporarily in the event of
iniproper functioning of ball valve or for cleaning of storage tank.
1l.6PositioD of Storage of Tanks - Every storage tank used or fixed
in connection with the water supplied by the Authority shall be easily
accessible and placed in such position as to .admit of thorough inspection
and cleaning, and if placed ~ithin the house or building, it shall have a
clear space of not less than 60 cm between the top of the cistern and
ceiling, .r after or roof. If the capacity of tank is bigger than 500 litres, a
greater clear space shall be provided. .
11.6.1 In cases where overhead storage tanks are supported on roof slab
of the building, careful inspection and calculation shall be carried out to
ascertain whether the structure of the building is of sufficient strength to
ta:ke the increased load. The tanks shall be preferably supported on
bearers so as to distribute the load. The weight of the tank,' and its
contents of water shall be calculated and taken into accoupt in the design
of bearers and supports. Where bearers are used as supports, the height
0
shall not be less than. 200 mID clear space.

11.7 Grouping of Storage Tanks - If the storage required is more than . o
5 000 1, it is advantageous to arrange it in a series of tanks or in compart- 0
ments SO inter-connected that each , can be isolated for cleaning and

inspection without interfering with the supply of water. This can conve-
niently bc;.done by the use of a header pipe to which each tank/compart-
ment is connected and from which the distributing pipes branch off, each
branch into and out of the header pipe being provided with a stop valve. '
E aeh tank/compartment shall have its own float-operated valve and over-
o
flow pipe, and a draining valve to facilitate cleaning out. It is often

convenient, even in small installations, to provide two . tanks coupled
together in this way. In large storage tanks, the outlet shall be at the end
opposite the inlet, to avoid stagnation of the water. In high rise buildings,
storage tanks may be placed ·in different tiers to ensure more equitable
o • pressure distribution of water ; 0
11.8 ProivisioD of Outlets - The outlet pipe shall be fixed 50 to 75 inm

above the bottom of the tank and provided preferably with copper gauge
strainers. The wash-out or draining pipe shall be made flush at the bottom
of the tank at its lowest point. The floor of the tank shall be erected so
as ·1O give a alight fall to the wash-out pipe for cleaning purposes.
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11.9 Ulldergroulld Storage Tamks - When buried or underground
storage tanks are used for the storage and reception of water for domestic
purposes, the following requirements shall be complied with:
a) The tank shall project at least 30 cm above the highest flood level.
Where this is not possible the manhole cover shall be raised 30 cm
above the highest flood level of the locality or ground level
whichever is higher.
b) The design of the tank shall be such as to provide for the draining
of the tank when necessary and water shall not be allowed to
collect round about the tank.
c) The tank shan be perfectly watertight.
d) The inner surface of the tank shall be rendered smooth as far as
possible.
e) The top of the tank shall be aoleveDed as to prevent accumulation
of water thereon.
f) The. tank shall have a complete cement concrete cover leaving a
manhole opening provided with a properly fitting mosquito-proof
hinged cast iron cover fitted with a leakproof cast iron frame.
Where tank is of a large size, adequate number of manholes shall
be provided.
g) No gap shan be allowed to remain round the suction pipe and
arrangement shall be provided for proper discharge of spill water
from the electric pump by connecting the pump cabin to the water
drain, or by providing a small hole which will enable the water
to flow out.
h) The overflow pipes or vent shafts, if provided. shall have a
wiregauge cover of 1'5 mm mesh properly screwed tightly to the
of>ening.
11.10 Jointing of Pipes to Storage T . .ks - For jointing steel pipe to
a storage tank, the end of the pipe shall be threaded, passed through a
hole in the tank and secured by backnuts both inside and outside. The
pipe end shall be flush with the face of the inside backnut to obvlate corro-
sion of the pipe thrc<1ds. For joining copper pipe to steel or copper tank
a connector of non-ferrous metal shall be used having a shoulder to bea!'
on the outside of the tank and secured by a backnut inside.
11.11 Storage Capacities - The quantity of water to be stored shall be
calculated taking into account the following factors:
a) Hours of supply at sufficiently high pressure to fill up the over-
head storage tanks;
b) Frequency of replenishment of overhead tanks, during the
24 hours;
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c) Rate and regularity ofsupply; and
d) COnsequences of exhausting storage particularly in case of public
buildings like hospitals.
If the water supply is intermittent and the hours of supply are
irregular. it is desirable to have a minimum storage of half-a-day's supply
for overhead tanks.
1l.1l.1 The particulars of water supply requirements of residential
buildings and of buildings other than residences are given under 3.1 and 3.2
of IS : 1172-1983*. It has been stipulated that, where there is full-
flushing system a minimum of 200 litres per head per day shall be assured
out of which about 45 litres per head per day may be taken as flushing
requirements and the remaining 155 litr~s for other domestic purposes.
11.11.2 When a single supply is provided it is not necessary for health
reasons to have separate storage for flushing and sanitary purposes.
In ~uch cases when only one storage tank has been provided, tapping of
water may be done at two different levels so that a part of the water will
be exclusively available for flushing purposes.
11.12 Pumping or Water
11.12.1 In case of multi-storey buildings where the height of the fitting
or storage tank is such as will not permit of their being fed with the avail-
able pressures in the water main, pumping is necessary. The house service
pumps are usually of the centrifugal type driven by electric motors, where
electric power is available.
11.12.2 In cases where pumping is necessary, storage tank shall be
provided either at the ground level or partially buried underground, in
which case' it shall conform to the requirements given under H.9 for
underground storage tanks. The storage tank should have a minimum
capacity of 50 percent of the overhead storage tank. The advantage of
the storage tank is that it can be fed continuously during low pressure
hours and, therefore, the pump can be worked at any time of the day and
the overhead storage 'may be replenished continuously. The pump also
works at a steady head and there is no chance of overloading.
12.1 Bath, Lavatory aDd MbdDg Taps - Bath, lavatory and mixing
. taps shall generally comply with the requirements specified for bib taps in.
·Code of basic requirempnts for water lupply, drainage and sanitation ( third
rmn. ).
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lSi • • dIS
IS: 781-1977·. Combinati6n taps, mixing valves (s" IS: 1701-196Ot )
or blenders, for mixing hot and cold water and discharging the mixture
through a single outlet shall be fed with both hot water and cold water
under pressure only from cisterns -at the same level or from the same
cistern; the cold water should not he supplied directly from a service pipe as other..
wis', there is danger qf scalding if the pressure in the service pipe unexpec-
tedly fails. To ensure satisfactory results from such fittings, it is also,
desirable that the feed pipe does not also feed other fittings.
12.2 Position Where Self-closing Taps are Permissible - Self-closing
taps and other special fittings of makes approved by the Authority may be
permitted to be used on direct pipes and distributing pipes from tanks.
Self-closing taps shall be of non-concussion type and shall comply with
IS : 1711-1970t.
12.3 Water-Closet FlushiDg Cistern - All water close~ and urinals
shall be supplied with water from proper flushing cistern or from other
equally efficient and suitable waste preventing apparatus. Flushing cisterns
, having .10 litres discharge capacity and discharging at an averag~ rate
of 5 lIs a.re considered suitable for wash-down water closets and squatting
pans IS : 2556 ( Part 2 )-1981§ and IS : 2556 ( Part 3 )-198111.
12.4 'Water-Closet Flush Valves - No person shall fix, fit or use upon
any premises any flush valves, or similar apparatus through which water
supplied by~e Authority is intended to pass unless previous permission of
the Authorit)'is obtained. ' Such flush' valves or flushing apparatus shall
be of the self-closing type and shall be 9Jlowed on water~closets only. The
design of the flushing valve or flushing apparatus of similar type shall be
such that no single flush shall exceed 15 1. . All flush valves shalt be fitted
with regulating stop cock or valve -in addition to the regulating screw on
the top of the valve which shall be sealed by an authorized officer. .Every
flush valve shall be provided with a suitable and approved type of stop
cock on the upstream' side of the flush valve.
12.5 Uriaal Flu.hiD, Cistern -Every urinal flushing cistern, in which
wat~r supplied by the Authority is used, shall have an efficient waste
preventing apparatus so c01l3tructed as to prevent discharge of more than
.5 litres of water to each. stall, basin or cOmpartment at each flush ( SII IS;
2326-1970, ).
·Specification Cor cast copper alloy screw-<iown bib tapa and" Itop valves for water
""ices ( s'~lIl1d rlllisio" )' , ' '
tSpecification for mixing valvetl for ablutionary and'dometltic purpose••
tSpecification Cor self closing taps ( fird r""sims ). '
§Specification for vitreous l&Ditary appliances (vitreous china): Part 2 SpeCific
requir~ments oC wash-doWll water-closets (,'ttI,1IJisiM ).
!lSpecificanon for vitreoua sanitary appliances (vitreous china): Part 3 Specific:
requirelneub ofaqll&ttiog pau. (I~rnisio,,).
'SpecificatioD for automatic ftuabiq ciltems for win... (jnt,. . . . ).
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IS \1 20GS .. usa
12.6 Use 01 Automatic FlushiDg Cut~l'Il........ Flushing' apparatus
capable of discharging automatically CR' IS i 2326-1-970*) may be allowed
to be fitted on water-cl~ets.
12.7 Use 01 Ball Valves - Ball valves shall be of one of the classes,
namely high pressure or low pressure and shall conform to the require-
ments specified in IS : 1703-1977t.
12.8 SUencing Pipe'l of Ball Valves - A silencing pipe may be fitted
to a ball valve when permitted by the Authority and in such cases anti-
siphonage holes shall be provided in the pipe or in the body of valves and
these holes shall be above the overflow level.
13. CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF THE SUPPLY SYSTEM

13.~ All water mains, communication pipes, service and distribution pipes
used for water for domestic p1Jrposes should be thoroughly and efficiently
disinfected before being taken into use and also after every major repair
The method of disinfection shall be subject to the approval of the Aut~o
rity. They shall also be periodically cleaned at intenWs....dependihg upon
the quality of water and the treatment it receives before use. It is,
however, desirable that the communication pipes and the storage cisterns
are thoroughly cleaned at least once every year in order to remove any
suspended impurities that tpay have settled in the pipes or the tanks.
13.2 Disiafectlon of Storage Tanks and Downtake Distribution
Pipes - Storage tanks and downtake distribution pipes shall be disinfected
as follows:
The storage tanka and pipes shall first be filled with water and
thoroughly flushed out. The storage tanks shall then be filled with water
again and disinfecting chemical containing chlorine added gradually while
the tanks are being filled, to ensure thorough mixing. Sufficient chemical
shall be used to give the water a dose of .50 parts of chlorine to one million
parts of water. If ordinary. bleaebin&.. powder is used, the propor-
tion will be 150 g of powder to 1 000 r. oC water. The powder shall
be mixed with water to a creamy consistency before being added to the
water in the storage tank. If a proprietary brand of chemical is used, the
proportions shall be as specified by the makers. When the storage tank is
full. the supply shall be stopped and all the taps on the distributing pipes
opened successively, working progressively away from the storage tank.
Each tap shall be closed when the water discharge· begins to smell of
chlorine. The storage tank shan then be topped up with water from the
.
supply pipe and .with more disinfecting chemical in the recommended
·Specification Cor automatic fiullUq ciltel'lll ror UlU'iDaJa (first f'IItisiM ).
tspecificatiOli Cor ball \'alVei (borizOlital ·p1uarr· type) IDI:luclhlc fIoati ror water
lU1-ply PUrpoMI ( --,....)~ . . .
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proportions. The storage tank and pipe shall then remain charged at
least for three hours. Finally the tank and pipes shall be thoroughly
flushed out before any water is used for domeStic purposes.
14. INSPECTION AN., TESTING

14.1 Testing of Mains Before Commencing Work - All pipes, flttings
and appliances shall be inspected, before delivery at the site to see whether
they bear, where appropriate, the certification mark of the Indian Stan-
dards Institution or the mark of the testing station of the Authority. All
pipes and fittings shall be inspected and t~sted by the manufacturers at
their factory and shall comply with the requirements of this Code. They
shall be tested hydraulically under a pressure equal to twice the maximum
permissible working pressure or under such -greater pressure as may be
specified. The pipes and fittings shall be inspected on site before laying
and shall be sounded to disclose cracks. Any defective item shall be
clearly marked as rejected and forthwith 1'emoved from the site.
14.2 Testing of Mains After LayiDg -'- After laying and jointing, the
main shall be slowly and carefully charged with water, so that all air is
expelled from the main by providing a 25-mm inlet with a stopcock
allowed to stand full of water for a few days if time permits, and then tested
under· pressure. The test pressure shall be 0'5 N/mml or the maximum
working pressure plus 50 percent, whichever is the greater. The pressure
shalt be applied by means of a manually operated test pump, or in the
case of long mains or mains of large diameter, by a power-driven test
pump, provided that the pump is not left unattended. In either case due
precaution shall be taken to ensure that -the required test pressure is not
exceeded. Pressure gauges shall be accurate and shall preferably have
been recalibrated before the test. The test pump having been stopped,
the test pressure shall maintain itself without measureable loss for at least
half an hour. The mains. shall be tested in sections as the work of laying
proceeds; it js an advantage to have the joints exposed for inspection
during the testing. The open end of the main may be temporarily closed
for testing under moderate pressure by fitting a watertight expa~ding plug
of which several types are available. The end of the main and the plug
shall be secured by struts or otherwise, to resist the end thrust of the water
prell8ure in the mains.
14.2.1 If the section of the main tested terminates with a sluice valve,
the wedge of the valve shall not be us<:d to retain the water. Instead the
valve shall be temporarily fitted with a blank flange, or i~ the case of. a
socketed valve, with a plug, and the wedge placed in the open position
while testing. End support shall be given as In 14.2.
14.3 Testing of Service PIp" aadFlttiDg, - When the servke line is
complete, it shall be slowly and carefully cha~ed with water, allowing all
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IS , 2065 .. 1983
air to escape and avoiding all shock or water hammer. The service shall
then be inspected under working conditions of pressure and flow. When
all draw-off taps are closed, the service pipe shall be absolutely watertight.
All piping, fittings and appliances shall be checked over for satisfactory
support, and protection from damage, corrosion and frost. Because of
the possibility of damage in transit, cisterns shall be re-tested for water
tightness on arrival on the site, before fixing.
15. MAINTENANCE
15.1 Storage tanks shall be regularly inspected and shall be cleaned out if
necessary. Tanks showing signs of corrosion shall be emptied, thoroughly
wire-brushed to remove loose material ( but not scrapped ), cleaned--and
coated with anti-corrosive paint of inert composition not liable to impart
taste or odour or otherwise contaminate the water. Before cleaning the
cistern, the outlet shall be plugged to prevent debris entering the pipe.
The tank shall be examined for corrosion and water tightness after
cleaning.
15.2 Record drawings showing pipe layout and valve positions shall be kept
up to date and inspection undertaken to ensure that any maintenance
work has not introduced cross-connections or any other undesirable
feature.
15.3 Any temporary attachment fixed to a tap or outlet shall never be left
in such a position that back-siphonage of polluted water into the' supply
system may occur.
15.4 Ail valves shall be periodically operated to maintain free movement
of the working parts.
15.5 All taps and ball valves shall be inspected for water tightness; glands
shall be made good; washers shall be replaced and machanism of spring
operated taps and ball valves shall be repaired where required.
15.6 All overflow pipes shall be examined and kept free from obstructions.
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APPENDIX A
( Clause 4.1 )
APPLICATION FORM FORTEMPORARY/pERMANENT
SUPPLY OF WATER/FOR ADDITIONS AND/OR
ALTERATIONS TO THE SUPPLY OF WATER
I/we ••••••..• ,••••••••..••••••••••••••••.••.••.••. hereby make application to

the........................................... for the temporary/permanent lupply
of water/for the following additions and/or alterations to the water supply
requirements and water fittings at the premises. .. ...............................
Ward No.................................. Street No ...................... RoadJStreet
known as", ................................ for the purpose described below and
agree to pay such charges as the Authority may from time to time be
entitled to make and to conform to all their bye-laws and regulations
••••• , ••••••.••.•••••••••••.••••••••.••.•••••.•.•••..•••.••. licenced plumber, has 'been
instructed by me/us to carry out the plumbing work.
Description of the premises ..................................... ..
Address .•• ~ ••.••.. , .••.••..•.•••.•••.•.•• ~ ...............................

Purposeror which water is required •••••••••••• , ••••••••••••••
The connection/connections taken by me/us for temporary use shall

not be used by me/us tor permanent supply unless such a permission is
granted to me/us in writing by the Authority.
I/we hereby undertake: to give the· ........................................ ..

due notice of any additions or aIterations to the above mentioned supply
which I/we may desire to make.
My/our requirements of water supply are as under:

a) I/we request that one connection be granted for the whole of the
premises.
·IDI~rt here the Dame of the Authority.
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b) I/we request that separate connections maybe granted for each
floor and I/we undertake to pay the. cost of the separate connec-
tions.
e) My/our probable requirements for trade purposes are.·•••.••..••••••
litres per day, and for domestic purposes are .••••••••••••••••••••••••••
litres per day.
d) Our existing supply is ................................. litres per day.
Our additional requirements of supply is ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
litres per day.
e) The details as regards proposed additions and alterations in fittings
are as follows :
IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO • • • • • • • • • • • • • IlOIlO • • • • • • • IlOIlO. IlOIlO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • IlOIlO • • • • • • • • • •
' • • • IlOIlO • • • • • • • IlOIlO. IlOIlO • .olIO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO • • • • • • • • • • IlOIlO • • • • ~ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • IlOIlO. IlOIlO . . . . . . . . . . .
Signature of the licensed plumber Signature(s) of the applicant(l}

Name and' address of the licensed Name and address • of the appli-
plumber ................................ . cant(s) ....................................... .
........................................... IlOIlO IlOIlO. IlOIlO ....... IlOIlO • • • • • • • IlOIlO. IlOIlO. IlOIlO • • • • • • • IlOIlO • • • • • • • IlOIlO •
Date .••....••.•••••....•••.•..•.•• Date ..••.....••.•.•••••.••.•••••••
NOTE 1 - Please strike out whichever is not applicable.

NOTE 2 - The application should be signed by the owner of the premises or his
constituted attorney and shall be countersigned by the licensed plumber.
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APPENDIX B
( qlausl 4.3 )
FORM FOR LICENSED PLUMBER'S COMPLETION
CERTIFICATE
Certified that I/we have completed the plumbing work of water con-
nection No ...........••••••....•.•...••.••.•. .for the premises as detailed below.
This may be inspected and connection given:
Ward No. Road/Street
Locality
Block No. House No.
Existing water connection No. (if any)
Owned by
Owner's address
Applicant's name Son of
Address
Situation
Size of main on . street
Where main is situated
Siz.e of service pipe
Size of ferrule
No. of taps No. of closets
No. of other ·fittings and appliances
Road cutting and repairing fee
Paid ( Receipt enclosed )
Dated •••••...•..•...••.. ~ ......•••• Signature of licensed plumber ......

N arne and address of the
licensed plumber .....................
....."' .......................................
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The Authorities report:
Certified that the communication and distribution pipes and all water
fittings have been laid, applied and executed in accordance with the
provisions of bye-laws and satisfactory arrangements have been made for
drainaing off waste water.
Connection will be made on ............................... ..
Date ...................'It..... ... The Authority
APPENDIX C
( Clause 5.4.2 )
NOMOGRAM OF HAZEN AND WILLIAMS EQ.UATION
(See Fig. 2)
C-I. Examples of the nomogram are given below:
Example 1
Find the total friction loss in 25 mm '" G.1. pipe discharging 0'25 l/s
in total length of 300 m.
Procedure
Q = 0'251/s
Pipe'" = 25 mm
Frictional loss from nomogram = 30 mIl 000 m
30 X 300 9
Total friction loss in 300 m length = 1000 -= m
Example 2
Find suitable diameter pipe to carry 15 l/s from service line to over-
head tank.
Total length of service main - 200 m.
Residual pressure available at the take off point on supply line is
15m.
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.......1t8t
0-'
100
..,
en
Q:
Z
Q
0
70 ~ u
w
60 I en
1)-6
50 c Q:
0
w
40
30
-
0
Q:
Do
!II
W
()'7
0·8
200 ~ Q:
29 en
~
w-
w
0
Z
150 Q:
~
W
S
.
>-
~
0 S
0 U
IAJ
(/) 10 100 0 0
-'
a:: '8 90 cI IAJ
IAJ E 80 w~
>
IL
6 E 70 &L
(/)
IAJ 5 IAJ
.. 60 0 2-0
a:: IL f/I
~. 4 50 (/)
IL
-' 0
3 -'
I&.. 40
io· 0
..J
2 a::
I&.. w
~
w
Z
~
Q 20
1
1S
P'~ 2 NOIIOGaAll OP HAzaN & WILUAIII EQ,oA'I'IO. (C - 100)

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Procedure
Available head = 15 m
Deduct residual head == 2 m
Deduct 10 percent for losses in bends and specials -= 1'3 m
Friction head available for loss in pipe of 200 m - 15-2-1'3
- 11'7 m
Friction head available.for lo~ in pipe of 1 000 .lll..
= 11'7 2~0 000 -= 58'5 mIl 000 m
1
From the nomogram for a discharge of 15 lis and friction loss . of

58'5 mIl 000 m dia of nearest commerical size of pipe is 100 mm dia.
APPENDIX D
( Clause 8.1.13)
IDENTIFICATION OF PIPES, CONDUITS AND D:UCTS
IN A BUILDING
0·1. IDENTIFICATION BY COLOUR

D-J.l To indicate the class of its contents, each pipe shall be marked with
the appropriate primary identification colour as per details given below.
Contents Identification Colour
Water Sea green
Steam Silver grey
Air Sky blue
Drainage and other wastes Black
Gases Canary yellow
Oils Light brown
Acids and alkalis Dark violet
Fire installations Fire red
D-l.2 The colour marking shall be applied to the entire length of pipe or
as a band of colour near valves, junctions, walls, etc. The minimum
width of colour band shall be 25 mm.
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IS a 2065 • 1983
1>-1.3 Where, in the usual course of manufacture or to satisfy the require-

ments of any other Indian Standards, the pipes are painted to a required
colour, the identification colour shall be applied after the pipe is fixed
in position. The final colour marking shall not be conflicting with the
provision given in D-1.1.
D-l.4 Charts showing the colours for primary identification should be
displayed at those points where they are likely to be needed for reference.
APPENDIX E
( Clause 9.3.1 )
END THRUST AND RADIAL THRUST ON BENDS IN MAINS
( Calculated for a pressure of 1'0 N/mm' )

Diameter End Radial Thrust on Bends.A.of
__ the_Following
_____ Angles
_ ~
of Main Thrust r-
90° 45° 221° llio
mm t t t t t
50 0'196 0'278 0'150 0,077 0'036

80 0'503 0'711 0385 0'196 0,091
100 0'785 1'111 0'601 0'306 0' 142
150 1'767 2'499 1'353 0'690 0'321
225 3,976 5'623 3'043 1'551 0-721
"'anC~ I:.Aon
300 I-VVI 9'994 .F-rV::1 2-757 1-282
NOTE - For pressures other than 1'0 N/mml, mUltiply by the preuure and diVide
by 10.
;,
1812065.1~
APPENDIX F
( Clause 9.10)
SPACING OF FIXING FOR. INTERNAL PIPING
Kind of Piping Si~, of Pipe InJemalfor InImuIlfor

Hori~ontlJl
Rans yntieal lbms
mm m m
Lead All sizes 2 3
5 1 2
r
20 2 2'5
25 2 2'5
32 2'5 3
Copper, light gauge 40 2'5 3
50 2'5 3
65 3 3'5
80 3 3'5
llOO 3 3'5
2 2'5
r 2015 2'5 3
25 2'5 3
Copper, heavy gauge; I 32 2'5 3
j
wrought iron and mild 40 3 3'5
steel 50 3 3'5
65 3'5 5
I 80 3'5 5
boo 4 5
(I 50 2 2
Cast iron 80 2'5 2'5
1 100 2'5 2'5
41
IS. 2865 .1983

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Water Supply and Plumbing Subcommittee, BDC 24: I
CDn"",,, R,/W,smtinl
SURI K. D. Mt7LJCB:AB Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay,
Bombay
AI""",,",
CIIDIJ' ENOINlllBB ( SBWllBA.Olll) (Altlrlt4u to
Shri K. D. Mulekar )
SURIJ. D'CRUZ Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay,
Bombay
SURI S. A. SWAJlY ( All",,,,,, )
SURI S. G. DBIOLALI][AB In penonal capacity (PI41 Nil. ~:J, $allitn CinImG
ComtTllrcial Cllmplu, Gr,al" Kailash 11, NIU1
Delhi)
SURI DJlVBNDaA SINO'" In personal capacity ( 16, Ma,J4 MJ,/aal, 17th 1lH4,
Klaar, Bombay)
SURI K. GOVINDA MENON Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board,
Madraa
SUBI T. G. SRINIV ABAl( (Alt"nale )
SURI 1(. GOVINDAN NAIR Public Health Engineering Department,
Government of Kerala, Trivandrum
SURIN. S. BSAIBAVAl( (AII"natll) .
SURI B. R. N. r.1J"PTA Ministry of Defence, Engineer·in-Chief'. Branch,
New Delhi
SURI K. V. KRlsuNA_URTUY ( AII,rnal')
SUBI S. T. KSABBI Public Health Engineering Department,
Government of Maharashtra, Bombay
SUBI A. S. KUL][ARNI Municipal Corporation of ' Greater Bombay
( Bombay Fire Brigade ), Bombay
SUBI V. B. NI][AJI ( AltIrlt41' )
DR R. P. MATB1J"R Univenity of Roorkee, Roorkee
SUBI P. K. NAGAR][AR Maharashtra Engineering Research Institute,
Nuik
SUBIJ. N. K~RDILlil (Alt"nat,)
SURI O. P. RATRA National BUilding. Organization, New Delhi
SUBI S. K. SUAR_'" Central Building ResearCh Institute (CSIR),
Roorkee
SUBI A. K. SlIITU National Environmental Engineering R.aearch
Institute ( CSIR ), Nagpur
SUBI A. K. BI8W A8 ( AI"""'" )
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UDC 696·11: 006·76

( C01ltinwd from page 1 )

2.34 GeDeral Washing Place - A washing place provided with necessary

2.36 Insanitary - Contrary to sanitary principles or injurious to health.

4. APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING SUPPLY FROM WATER-

5. DESIGN OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

d) Prestressed concrete ( see IS : 784-1978* );

7. CONVEYANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER WITHIN THE

8.1.8 Service pipes shall be designed so as to reduce the production and

*Colour code for the identification of pipelines.

9. LAYING OF MAINS AND PIPES ON SITE

9.3 Layiag UDdergroulld Maill. - Where the trench is on a aiope,

·Specification for surface boxes for aluice valves (fir" rlllisitm ).

• Specification for ferrules for water services (first revision).

9.9.2 The minimum thickness of insulating material for lagging hot-

10. JOINTING OF PIPES

·,SpecificatioD for cau1kiDs lead ( l/lirtl roisit/l ).

108 .. 2065 • 1983

11. STORAGE OF WATER

nally with bituminous composition or other suitable material of a kind·

• Specification for ractangular prellSed steel tanka (first rlJ/isi", ).

11.5 PronsioD of Stop Valves - Storage tanks shall be provided with a

shall not be less than. 200 mID clear space.

5 000 1, it is advantageous to arrange it in a series of tanks or in compart- 0

ments SO inter-connected that each , can be isolated for cleaning and

flow pipe, and a draining valve to facilitate cleaning out. It is often

11.8 ProivisioD of Outlets - The outlet pipe shall be fixed 50 to 75 inm

:fa • 2065 - 198.1

13. CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF THE SUPPLY SYSTEM

14. INSPECTION AN., TESTING

I/we ••••••..• ,••••••••..••••••••••••••••.••.••.••. hereby make application to

Description of the premises ..................................... ..

Address .•• ~ ••.••.. , .••.••..•.•••.•••.•.•• ~ ...............................

The connection/connections taken by me/us for temporary use shall

I/we hereby undertake: to give the· ........................................ ..

My/our requirements of water supply are as under:

·IDI~rt here the Dame of the Authority.

Signature of the licensed plumber Signature(s) of the applicant(l}

Date .••....••.•••••....•••.•..•.•• Date ..••.....••.•.•••••.••.•••••••

NOTE 1 - Please strike out whichever is not applicable.

Dated •••••...•..•...••.. ~ ......•••• Signature of licensed plumber ......

Connection will be made on ............................... ..

Date ...................'It..... ... The Authority

P'~ 2 NOIIOGaAll OP HAzaN & WILUAIII EQ,oA'I'IO. (C - 100)

From the nomogram for a discharge of 15 lis and friction loss . of

0·1. IDENTIFICATION BY COLOUR

1>-1.3 Where, in the usual course of manufacture or to satisfy the require-

( Calculated for a pressure of 1'0 N/mm' )

50 0'196 0'278 0'150 0,077 0'036

SPACING OF FIXING FOR. INTERNAL PIPING

Kind of Piping Si~, of Pipe InJemalfor InImuIlfor

IS. 2865 .1983

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