This British Standard gives recommendations on the design, installation, testing and maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems supplying non-potable water in the UK.
It covers systems supplying water for domestic water uses (in residential, commercial, industrial or public premises) that do not require potable water quality such as laundry, WC flushing and garden watering. It does not cover systems supplying water for drinking, food preparation and cooking, dishwashing and personal hygiene.
BS 8515:2009+A1:2013 Referenced Document
BS 7592 BS 7592. Sampling for <i>Legionella</i> bacteria in water systems. Code of practice*, 2022-02-28 Update
BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations. IET Wiring Regulations*, 2022-03-28 Update
BS 8558 Guide to the design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages. Complementary guidance to BS EN 806*, 2015-09-30 Update
BS 8580 Water quality. Risk assessments for Legionella control. Code of practice*, 2010-12-31 Update
BS EN 12056-3 Gravity drainage systems inside buildings - Roof drainage, layout and calculation
BS EN 12056-4 Gravity drainage systems inside buildings - Wastewater lifting plants - Layout and calculation
BS EN 13564 Anti-flooding devices for buildings - Quality assurance
BS EN 805 Water supply - Requirements for systems and components outside buildings
BS EN 806 Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption. Operation and maintenance*, 2012-03-31 Update
BS 8515:2009+A1:2013 history
2018BS EN 16941-1:2018 On-site non-potable water systems. Systems for the use of rainwater