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Brian Whorlow
BA(Hons) IEng FCIPHE
Sodium Sodium
level level
<200ppm >200ppm
Rainwater system
designed to ADH3 &/or
BS EN 12056:3
Combined primary filter
tank inlet & overflow outlet
Drainage system
designed to ADH3
Overflow drain & &/or BS EN 752
soakaway designed to
ADH3 &/or BS EN 752
Rainwater storage tank Pumped reclaimed water
designed to BS 8515 & ADH3 pipe & level control cable
*CIRIA C539 Rainwater and greywater use in buildings Best practice guidance
BS 8515 (clause
4.7.2, Note)
Back-up wholesome
water supply recommends the
use of a waterless
trap on the tundish
Air gap tundish outlet
with air closure
device on outlet
The use of HepVO
might be
considered to be
Harvested rainwater
appropriate
storage tank
Avoid Use
CDA pH 8.0 is ideal for copper, but BS 8515 . . . system should be able
TN33 Rainwater
(1988)
if pH is 6 - 6.5 or less Harvestin
to withstand pH levels as
treatment should be used. A g (2009) low as 5 . . .
low pH will increase the risk Copper to BS EN 1057 may
of cupro-solvency be used
CIRIA Copper piping is not BS 8525 Copper to BS EN 1057 may
C539 Greywater
(2001)
recommended for rainwater Systems
be used
and greywater (2010)
BSRIA, PH Check that copper & The UK Standards are based on
Design
Checks
galvanised steel pipes are experience in Germany that the actual
(2006) not used pH of collected RW is naturally
reduced by contact with other
materials & storage time
GREYWATER
BATHROOM
100mm (Min)
RECLAIMED RECLAIMED
WATER WATER
RAINWATER
100mm (Min)
GREYWATER
BATHROOM
100mm (Min)
*Refer to www.dwi.gov.uk
17K; in essence: The Code for Sustainable Homes; BREEAM (or similar
theoretical consumption of in essence: Credits are awarded environmental assessment
water for each new dwelling based on the theoretical method): Credits are
must not exceed 125 consumption of water for each awarded based on the
L/person/day. new dwelling, which must not design features &/or the
exceed 120, 110, 105, 90 or 80 theoretical water
L/p/day. consumption
An example record
continuation
WATER EFFICIENCY NOTICE
Guidance for the installer: This form should be APPLIANCE TYPE AND RATING
completed by the installer and given to the property Kitchen sink 12 Lpm Flow limiters
owner.
Dishwasher Not supplied
Guidance for the property owner: The water using
appliances in this property were selected in Washing machine Not supplied
accordance with Building Regulations that are Cloaks WC Armitage Accolade 3/6L
designed improve water efficiency and reduce
consumption. If any of the appliances are replaced or Cloaks WB Grohe Allure 6 Lpm
serviced, the work should be done in a manner that
Main bathroom; Twyfords Signature
does not adversely affect the listed values.
bath 145 L capacity
Property: 222 Balham High Road,
Balham Main bathroom, Twyfords Galerie
WC Dual flush 4.0/2.6 L
Installer: XXXXXX Plumbing Ltd,
Balham Main bathroom, Grohe Allure 6 Lpm
WB
Completion date: 15th October 2010
Tap spout regulator Tap in-tail regulator Tap tail extension regulator
Aquaflow Regulators Ltd Deva Taps Aquaflow Regulators Ltd
Valve regulator
Coupling regulator
Cottom & Preedy CP961
Aquaflow Regulators Ltd
Basin type BS 6465 More likely Approx BS 6700 L/s Equivalent Functional
sizes min sizes volume design flow flow Lpm result
Domestic bathroom 700 x 600 600 x 450 6.0 L 0.15 9.0 Gives 40 sec
fill which may
Small non-domestic 600 x 450 500 x 400 4.5 L 0.10 6.0 be considered
Hand rinse only 500 x 400 350 x 260 2.0 L 0.05 3.0 as the max.
Reclaimed Reclaimed
Rainwater Greywater
a.i.) Direct heat source a.ii.) Indirect heat source b.) Uncontrolled heat source
e.g. Immersion heater, integral e.g. Heated by primary hot water e.g. Heated by a solid fuel boiler,
gas fired or oil fired burner coil fed from a boiler such as coal or wood
Safety requirements: A non- Safety requirements: An overheat Safety requirements: A temp relief
self-setting energy cut-out to stop the supply of heat valve or a combined temp &
cut-out to prevent excessive to prevent excessive overheating, pressure relief valve discharge
overheating this may be included on the boiler safely via a tundish
Temperature &
pressure relief valve
Check Expansion
valve vessel Storage
heater
Tundish
PRV (if
required)
Expansion D2 discharge pipe to
relief valve safe drainage point
Mains fed or
boosted water Note: For commercial work, a dual inlet
expansion vessel might be preferred
supply
Appliance outlet
Waste pipe
NRV NRV
STR STR
IV IV
Mixed
water
outlet
Hot Cold
water water Typical TMV internals
inlet inlet
Notes:
1. Valves may be part of TMV assembly
2. Outlet port is normally central, but some
products are designed as end outlet
CIBSE Publications
CIBSE Mid Career Courses
Building Regulations Approved Document G, L & H
BS 6700 (2009) Design, installation, testing & maintenance of
services supplying water for domestic use within buildings & their
curtilages
www.waterwise.org.uk guidance on water saving measures
www.environment-agency.gov.uk - Information guides on reclaimed
water, rainwater and greywater
Guide to Part G (2010), RIBA publication
Any product references are included only as an example of the type of products that are available and are not
intended as a recommendation by the presenter or by the course organiser. Performance, suitability and availability
of any products mentioned should be confirmed with the manufacturer before being considered for any installation.