BS 6700:2006

Table 3 Design flow rates

Outlet fitting or appliance Rate of flow
l/s
Design rate Minimum
rate
WC cistern (to fill in two minutes) 0.13 0.05
WC flushing trough (per WC served) 0.15 0.10
(see Note 2)
Urinal cistern (each position served) 0.004 0.002
Washbasin 0.15 0.10
Handbasin (pillar taps) 0.10 0.07
Handbasin (spray or spray mixer taps) 0.05 0.03
Bidet 0.20 0.10
Bath (G ) 0.30 0.20
Licensed copy:WSP Management Services, 09/09/2008, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

Bath (G 1) 0.60 0.40

Shower head (see Note 3) 0.20 0.10
Kitchen sink (G ) 0.20 0.10
Kitchen sink (G ) 0.30 0.20
Kitchen sink (G 1) 0.60 0.40
Washing machine 0.20 0.15
Dish-washing machine (see Note 1) 0.15 0.10
Pressure flushing valves for WCs or urinals 1.5 max. 1.2 min.
Urinal flushing cistern 0.3 max. 0.15 min.
NOTE 1 The manufacturer should be consulted for required flow rates to
washing and dish-washing machines for other than single dwellings.
NOTE 2 WC flushing troughs are recommended where anticipated use of
WCs is more frequent than once per minute.
NOTE 3 The rate of flow required to shower heads will depend on the type
fitted and the advice of the shower manufacturer should be sought.

5.6 Preservation of water quality

5.6.1 General
5.6.1.1 The installation shall be constructed so that water delivered
shall not become contaminated or that contamination of the water
suppliers mains does not occur.
COMMENTARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON 5.6.1.1
See WFRs [1], which cover the means for the prevention of backflow.
Water suppliers are duty bound to provide a supply of water for domestic
purposes which is suitable and safe for drinking.

58 BSI 2006