For Type AF or AG Water Regulation compliant Air Gaps for Multiple Inlets to a Cistern or Tank A Cistern or Tank used for potable water storage within England and Wales requires compliance with the requirements of Schedule 2, Section 16 of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. Similar Regulations [...]
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A Cistern or Tank used for potable water storage within England and Wales requires compliance with the requirements of Schedule 2, Section 16 of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. Similar Regulations also apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland. A Water Tank installed in commercial, industrial and institutional [...]
Tank Design Tank Components 1. Internal Ladder 6. Ball Valve Housing 2. External Ladder [...]
A considered opinion from the ATCM Complete replacement is the most appropriate and positive resolve for a tank that is not structurally sound. A tank requiring repair and considered to be of sound construction could be refurbished by the installation of a Butyl lining. For tanks with heavily corroded internal and [...]
GRP Sectional Tanks shall meet the requirements of BS EN 13280:2001 "Glass fibre reinforced plastic cisterns for cold water storage". The tank, together with its components shall be WRAS approved. The tank offered by the supplier shall be WRAS approved but where the purchaser requires variations to the specification offered which makes [...]
Essential information for the Site Engineer aimed at assisting the planning of a project and to anticipate and avoid potential on-site problems Sectional Tanks THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CUSTOMERS’ RESPONSIBILITY (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the supplier) Off Loading: at the nearest point of hard standing – [...]
Essential information for the Customer aimed at assisting the planning of a project and to anticipate and avoid potential on-site problems One Piece Tanks THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CUSTOMERS’ RESPONSIBILITY (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the supplier) Off Loading: at the nearest point of hard standing – the [...]
The ATCM and the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) have jointly produced a WRAS Information and Guidance Note (IGN) entitled "Cold Water Storage Cisterns - Design Recommendations for Mains Supply Inlets". This is a practical guide to assist designers, isntallers and usersof water supply systems to ensure appropriate backflow protection (Air [...]
