Similar International Standards
BS EN 200:2008BSI (UK) / CEN (Europe)
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Sanitary tapware - Single taps and combination taps for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technical specification
Defines general technical specifications for single taps (like pillar taps) for basins and sinks.
AS/NZS 3718:2021Standards Australia (AU) / Standards New Zealand (NZ)
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Water supply - Tap ware
Specifies requirements for metallic and non-metallic tapware, including pillar taps, for plumbing systems.
ASME A112.18.1-2018 / CSA B125.1-18ASME (US) / CSA (Canada)
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Plumbing Supply Fittings
Covers a wide range of plumbing fittings, including lavatory faucets which are functionally equivalent to pillar taps.
BS 1010-2:1973BSI (UK)
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Specification for draw-off taps and stopvalves for water services (screw-down pattern). Draw-off taps and stopvalves of screwdown pattern
Older UK standard that formed the basis for many international codes, including early versions of IS 1795.
Key Differences
≠IS 1795:1982 specifies a mechanical endurance test of only 5,000 cycles, whereas modern standards like BS EN 200 mandate 200,000 cycles for mechanical headworks, indicating a vastly lower durability requirement in the Indian standard.
≠Modern international standards (AS/NZS 3718, ASME A112.18.1) have stringent requirements for lead content in materials and lead leaching into water (e.g., referencing NSF/ANSI 61). IS 1795:1982 has no such provisions for public health protection.
≠IS 1795 focuses on minimum flow rates for functionality, while standards like ASME A112.18.1 mandate maximum flow rates (e.g., 2.2 GPM) for water conservation, a concept not addressed in the 1982 Indian standard.
≠IS 1795 is prescriptive, detailing materials like Grade DCB 2 brass. International standards are more performance-based, allowing a wider range of materials (DZR brass, stainless steel, polymers) provided they pass tests for strength, corrosion, and health effects.
Key Similarities
≈All standards specify the fundamental geometry and purpose of a pillar tap: a single-inlet, single-outlet, manually operated valve for mounting on a sanitary appliance.
≈A common inlet thread size (G 1/2 or 1/2" NPT) is specified across all standards to ensure interchangeability with standard plumbing connections.
≈All standards require the finished tap body to undergo a high-pressure hydrostatic test to ensure it is free from leaks and can withstand system pressures without failure.
≈For chrome-plated taps, all standards specify requirements for plating thickness, adhesion, and corrosion resistance (e.g., via neutral salt spray testing) to ensure a durable and non-corroding finish.