This Standard specifies basic requirements for plumbing and water distribution system products in contact with hot or cold potable water, or both.
It also specifies requirements that all metallic materials contain not more than 4.5% lead by 1 January 1995, pending compliance with AS 4020(Int) by 1 January 1997.
AS 3855:1994 Referenced Document
BS 6920 Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water - Method for the GCMS identification of water leachable organic substances*, 2001-07-15 Update
AS 3855:1994 history
1970AS 3855:1994/Amdt 1:1997 Suitability of plumbing and water distribution systems products for contact with potable water
1997AS 3855/AMD 1:1997 Suitability of plumbing and water distribution systems products for contact with potable water
1994AS 3855:1994 Suitability of plumbing and water distribution systems products for contact with potable water