AS 1172.5:2019 pdf free.Sanitary plumbing products Part 5: Baths for ablutionary purposes.
5.1 General
Stainless steel baths shall conform to this Section in addition to Section 1.
5.2 Materials
5.2.1 Stainless steel
Stainless steel baths shall be manufactured from chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel of the
S304xx or S316xx series as specified in ASTM A240/A240M.
5.2.2 Thickness
The nominal thickness of the stainless steel sheet shall be not less than 0.9 mm.
5.2.3 Construction
Where welding is employed, the welding materials shall be compatible with the material to be welded.Welds shall be free from cracks and pits, and shall be ground and polished. Any joins shall be made so that their strength is not less than that of the parent material.
6.1 General
Baths made from plastic and composite materials shall conform to this Section in addition to Section 1.
6.2 Materials
Baths made from plastic and composite materials shall conform to Clause 6.3.
6.3 Properties of finished baths
6.3.1 General
Tests shall be carried out on test specimens cut from a bath or a complete bath as specified in Clause 6.3.2. New test specimens or baths may be used for each test.
6.3.2 Surface quality
When viewed from a distance of between 500 mm and 600 mm with a surface illumination of not less than 300 lx, the surface of the bath shall be without distortion, defects and blemishes such as cracks, crazes, chipped areas, blisters, pinholes, or print through. Any doubtful areas shall be tested in accordance with AS 3558.6.
6.3.3 Chemical and stain resistance
When a specimen is tested in accordance with AS 3558.2, the material shall be unaffected by the reagents listed except for removable stains as defined in AS 3558.2,
6.3.4 Colour fastness
When specimens are tested in accordance with AS 3558.3, the material shall not craze, crack or exhibit signs of any defect. Any change in colour shall register not less than Grade 4 on the grey scale of
AS 2001.4.A01.
6.3.5 Surface scratching
When a specimen is tested in accordance with AS 3558.4 using a 4Ff lead, there shall be no indentation or scratching deeper than 0.15 mm. Removable scratches, as defined in AS 3558.4, shall be acceptable.
6.3.6 Impact
When a specimen Is tested in accordance with AS 3558.11, it shall not crack, craze or show any signs of delamination.
6.3.7 Thermal shock test
When a bath is tested in accordance with AS 3558.12, the bath material shall show no evidence of cracking, crazing, blistering, delamination or severe discoloration. Removable discoloration, as defined in AS 3558.2, is acceptable.AS 1172.5 pdf download.