Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- 1 Scope
- 2 Reference publications
- 3 Definitions and abbreviations
- 4 Design requirements
- 4.1 Supply fittings
- 4.2 Servicing
- 4.3 Installation
- 4.4 Threaded connections
- 4.5 Connections other than threaded connections
- 4.6 Accessible designs
- 4.7 Backflow prevention
- 4.8 Cover plates and escutcheons
- 4.9 Toxicity and lead content
- 4.10 Frost-proof faucets and hydrants
- 4.11 Showerheads, body sprays, and hand-held showers
- 4.12 Cross-flow
- 4.13 Fittings incorporating electrical features
- 4.14 Materials
- 4.15 Automatic compensating valve temperature control
- 4.16 Lawn faucets
- 4.17 Flexible water connectors
- 4.18 High-efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray valves
- 4.19 Household hot water dispensers with storage electrical heating systems
- 5 Performance requirements and test procedures
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Coatings
- 5.3 Pressure and temperature
- 5.4 Flow rate
- 5.5 Operating requirements
- 5.6 Life cycle
- 5.7 Resistance to installation loading
- 5.8 Resistance to use loading
- 5.9 Backflow prevention
- 5.10 Lawn faucets
- 5.11 Alternative materials test
- 5.12 High-efficiency showerheads and hand-held showers
- 5.13 High-efficiency commercial pre-rinse spray valves
- 6 Markings, packaging, and installation instructions
- Annex A (informative) Unit conversion and rounding criteria
- Annex B (normative) Tests by fitting type
ASME A112.18.1-2018/CSA B125.1-18 Plumbing supply fittings
July 2018 © 2018 Canadian Standards Association
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Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their
application.
1.5
SI units are the units of record in Canada. In this Standard, the inch/pound units are shown in
parentheses.
The values stated in each measurement system are equivalent in application; however, each system is to
be used independently. Combining values from the two measurement systems can result in non-
conformance with this Standard.
All references to gallons are to U.S. gallons.
For information on the conversion criteria used in this Standard, see Annex A.
2 Reference publications
This Standard refers to the following publications, and where such reference is made, it shall be to the
edition listed below, including all amendments published thereto.
ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)/CSA Group
ASME A112.18.2-2015/CSA B125.2-15
Plumbing waste fittings
ASME A112.18.6-2017/CSA B125.6-17
Flexible water connectors
ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
A112.1.2-2017
Air Gaps in Plumbing Systems (For Plumbing Fixtures and Water-Connected Receptors)
A112.1.3-2000 (R2015)
Air Gap Fittings for Use with Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances, and Appurtenances
A112.18.3-2002 (R2008)
Performance Requirements for Backflow Protection Devices and Systems in Plumbing Fixture Fittings
B1.20.1-1983 (R2006)
Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch
B1.20.7-1991 (R2008)
Hose Coupling Screw Threads, Inch
B16.18-2001 (R2005)
Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.22-2001 (R2005)
Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings