Standards

This standard covers flat-bottomed water storage tanks of circular cross-section manufactured from unreinforced polyethylene by the process of rotational moulding.  Included are requirements for physical characteristics, dimensions, materials performance, testing marking and labelling.

These specifications apply to tanks intended for:

(a)          The storage of potable water at normal atmospheric pressure;

(b)          Installation and use at environmental or service temperatures such that the material of tank remains between 15 °C and 80°C; and 

(c)          Vertical, above- ground installation on fixed, flat, fully- supporting bases.