1s :774=19s4

Indian Standard

( Reaffirmed 1995 )

SPECIFICATION FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS FOR WATEkCLOSETS AND URINALS ( OTHER THAN PLASTIC CISTERNS ) (

Fourth Revision )
First Reprint APRIL 1990

UDC

696.141.1:621.647.7

BUREAU

OF

INDIAN

STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAPAR MARC NEW DELHI 110002 CT4

.?d~ 1985

IS :774-1984

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOIi FLUSHING CISTERNS FOR WATER-CLOSETS AND URINALS ( OTHER THAN PLASTIC CISTERNS ) (
Sanitary Appliances

Fourth Revision )
and Water Fittings
Municipal

Sectional
Rsprwnting

Committee,
of Greater Bombay

BDC 3

Chairman
SHRI K. D. MIJL~XAR
MImbcrJ ADVISER

Corporation

Central Public Health neering Organization Housing ) , New Delhi

& Environmental Engi(Ministry of Works &

DEPUYY ADVIBEB ( PHE ) ( Altmutu ) National Test House, Calcutta SHRI S. K. BAN~~JEE SHBI D. K. KAXUN~O ( AZ&mutc ) Gr~ra&~~~ & Ceramic Research SHRI M. K. BAEU C~rxx ENOIN~EB

Institute

( CSIR ),

Public Health Engineering Department, Government of Kerala, Trivandrum SHRI K. RAYAOEANDRAN ( Aftsmuts ) U.P. Jal Nigam, Lucknow CHIEF EN~IN~E~R SUPxnrXrlzNnrNQ ExoIrrxxn ( AZ&m& ) Municipal Corporation of Delhi SEBI J. D CBUZ SRSI S. A. SWAMY ( Ahnab ) Bombay Potteries & Tiles Ltd, Bombay DIBE~TOIX Engineer-in-Chiefs Branch, Army Headquarters S~BI B. R. N. GWPTA S~BI K. V. KBIBENAYU~TEY ( Altmutr ) E.I.D.-Parry ( India ) Ltd, Madras Stir P. JAQAIVATH RAO SHRI M. MOOSA SVLA~YAN ( Aitaxate ) Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay Snnr A. F. KHAN DEPUTY HYDRAULIO E~~Ix~I~R ( Altmutr ) National Environmental Engineering Research SXBI S. R. KaEntzAoA% Institute ( CSIR ), Nagpur SEEI R. C. RlCDDY ( AUnnatr ) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Vishakhapatnam SEEI K. LASWEM~I~ARAYA~~AN SEW A. Satir~v ( Alrnnotr ) ( Confinrud ea page 2 ) @ Cepyrighl 1985 BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS lhls publication is protected under the Z&m Ce#ri&f Ati ( XIV of 1957 ) and reproduction in whole or in part by any mearu except with written permission of the publirhar &all be deemed to be an infrmgement of copyright under the said Act.

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M6&S 1 )

Rcprrrrnting

National Building6 Organization, New Delhi DR A. V. R. Rno S~ai J. f!hTNOUPTA ( Ahfnab ) of Railwayr ) SENIOB CIVIL ENOINLER ( WATB~ Railway Board ( M&try SUPPLY ) Central Building Research Inrtitute (CSIR ), SEE1 S. K. SHARYA Roorkee Industries Ltd, Hindustan Sanitaryware 6 SHBI R. K. SOYANY Bahadurgarh New Delhi OF Central Public Work6 Department, SuPEarNTEND IN0 SnavEYoa WF$t;Y;;Z ) op Woaxs I ( NDZ ) ( ALt6rnat6 ) of Technical Development, Directorate General S-1 R. THANJAN _ New Delhi S-1 M. M. A-HAN ( A~t6m6tr ) of Supplies & Disporalr, Directorate General SH~I T. N. UBOVEJA New Delhi Director General, IS1 ( Ex-om6 Mmrbrr ) SHBI G. RAMAN, Director ( Civ Engg ) SEBI C. K. BEBUTA Senior Deputy Director ( Civ Engg ), ISI

Domestic and Municipal Water Fittings Subcommittee,

iu6mb6rs
SEEI YASH RAJ AOOABWAL M/a Goverdhan Da6 P.A., Calcutta SHSI JOOIND~ RAJ AOOABWAL Ahrna~ ) (

BDC 3 : 2

cmxrENMx5B CEmrBquINlUm Cgm EN@-

Baogalore Water Supply & Sewemge Board Public Health Engineermg Department, Government of Kerala, Trivadrum Tamzu Water Supply C Dminag; Board,

cEIlt# ENtXNEER U.P. Jai Nigam, Lucknow SUP~IIPO ~NtXNEJCB Ak6mat6 ) ( SEEI J. D C~nz Municipal Corporation of Delhi SHB1S.A..wAmY(Alt6mat6) DIE%lToB Mahara6htrA Research Irntitute Engineering ( Government of Maharuhtra ), Na6ik R~SM.BOH Or.r~orrr ( AC&mu& ) SHBI B. R. N. GUPTA Engiir-in-Chiefs Branch, &my HeadquartSEBI K. V. ~IglU6AHVBTW ( Aurrrvrtr ) HYDSAVLIO ENG~ Municipal Corportion of Greater Bombay DEWTP HYDEAVLIO Exommms (Ati) SEBI M. K. JAXX Hmd Tmding k Manufacturing Co Ltd, New Delhi SEBI K. K. J~llr ( A-6 )

IS : 774 - 1984

lndian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS FOR WATER-CLOSETS AND URINALS ( OTHER THAN PLASTIC CISTERNS )

( Fourth Revision )
0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard ( Fourth Revision ) was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution on 29 June 1984, after the draft finalized by the Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council. 0.2 This standard was firstissued in 1957 and subsequently revised in 1960, 1964 and 1971. In the present revision, cisterns with discharge capacity 12.5 litres have been excluded to conserve water; only 5 and 10 litres capacities are now covered. Since earthenware cisterns are no longer being used commonly, the provisions relating to these, stipuJated in the earlier version, have also been deleted. Besides, the scope of the standard has been extended to cover dual flush type cisterns allowing a short flush of 5 litres and full flush of 10 litres. 0.3 Plastic cisterns IS : 7231- 1984+. for water-closets and urinals are covered in

0.4 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS : 2-196Ot. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard. *Specification for plastic flushing cisterns for water-closets
for rounding off numercial values ( mi.wd ).
and urinals

tRules

( jrst revision 1.

IS : 774 - 1984
1. SCOPE 1.1 This standard covers requirements for manually-operated high-level and low-level flushing cisterns of capacities 5 litres and 10 litres, both single flush and dual flush types, for water-closets, squatting pans and urinals, together with flush pipe details.

1.2 Plastic flushing 2. TERMINOLOGY 2.0 For apply. the

cisterns

are not covered

in this standard.

purpose

of this

standard,

the following

definitions

shall

2.1 High-Level Cistern height of 1 250 mm between cistern.

A cistern intended to operate at a minimum the top of the pan and the underside of the

2.2 Low-Level Cistern - A cistern intended to operate at a height not exceeding Xi0 mm between the top of the pan and the underside of the cistern. 2.3 Conpled Ciatera - A cistern intended to operate sitting surface provided at the back portion of wash-down water-closets. 2.4 Dual-Flush Cistern - A construction that enables cause a short flush of partial discharge when only urine flushed away instead of the customary full flush.
NOTF, A typical illustration of riphonic dual-flush

on

flat

the user to needs to be

ciaterna given in Fig. 1. b

3. MATERIALS

. of the flushing 1.

3.1 The materials for manufacturing various components cisterns shall conform to the requirements given in Table

NOTE - Where the requirements for the material of any comp6nent or the relevant Indian Standard Designation for any material are not xpec~%ed, these rhrll be as agreed to between the manulkcturer and the purchaser.

4. CONSTRUCTION
dl Cistern - The thickness of the body including cover shall be not less than 5 mm and 6 mm for cast iron and vitreous china cisterns respectively. The body of the pressed steel cistern shall be of seamless or welded construction. The body and the cover of the pressed steel cistern shall be of thicknessnot less than l-6 mm and 1.3 mm respectively before coating and shall be vitreous enamelled or otherwise protected against corrosion by equally efficient coating. The cistern shall be frsa from manufacturing faults and other defects affecting its utility. All working parts shall be designed so as to operate smoothly and ei&iently.

Is:??)-

1984

The cistern shall be mosquito-proof; it shall be deemed to be mosquitoproof only when there is no clearance anywhere in it which would permit a l-6 mm diameter wire to pass through. The outlet of each siphon or stand pipe shall be securely connected to the cistern by means of a lock-nut. In the case of plastic siphon, it shall be provided with suitable means of ensuring and maintaining watertight and airtight joint to the cistern. 4.2 Cover - The cistern shall be provided with a removable cover which shall fit closely and. shall be secured against displacement. In designs where the operating mechanism is attached to the cover, the cover may be made in two sections, the section supporting the mechanism being securely bolted or screwed to the body: 4.3 Flush Pipe - The flush pipe ( except plastic flush pipe ) shall have an internal diameter of 32 f 1 mm for high-level cisterns and The steel flush pipe shall be not less 38 f 1 mm for low-level cisterns. than 1 mm thick whereas the lead flush pipe shall have a minimum For high density polyethlyene and unplasticized thickness of 35 mm. PVC pipes, the outside diameter of the pipes shall be 40 mm. When PVC plumbing pipes are used, the outside diameter of the pipe shall be 40 mm for high-level cisterns and 50 mm for low-lenel cisterns. In the case of high-level flushing cisterns, a pipe clip fitted with a rubber buffer shall be fixed to the flush pipe to prevent damage either to the pipe or to the seat when the seat is raised. No flush pipe is required for coupled cisterns.
NOTE- The minimum thicknesses specified are for normal conditions of service; expected, greater thicknesses are where corrosive atmospheres are highly recommended.

4.3.1 Flush Pipe Connection to Cistern - The flush pipe shall be securely connected to the cistern outlet and made airtight by means of a coupling nut. The nuts made of injection-moulded HDPE/PVC may be The nominal internal used only if the end pipe is also made of plastic. diameter of the cistern outlet shall be not less than 32 mm and 38 mm for high-level and low-level cisterns respectively. The screw threads for connection to the flush pipe shall conform to size 14 of IS : 2643 ( Part 3 )-1975*. In the case of polyethylene and unplasticized PVC flush pipes, the upper end of the flush pipe shall be provided with suitable means of ensuring and maintaining a watertight and airtight joint to the flushing cistern and the flush pipe shall be detachable from the flushing cistern. When ordered for use with a lead flush pipe, the outlet connection may be supplied with coupling nut made cf a copper based alloy or other non-corrodible material and a plain tail piece having a minimum length of 6 cm. The centre of the outlet hole shall be generally central to the length be 37 f 2 mm.
*Dimensions revision ) .

of the cistern.
for fastening

The length

of the

outlet

@all

for pipe threads

purposes: Part

3 Limits ofsizes (Ar~t

rhOA

COVER

AIR NLET

SlPnOMlC CHAMBER a

b AIR PIPE

FLUSH PIPE F.O.-FULL DISCHARGE P.O.-PARTIAL DISCHARGE

KNOB

CURVED

SIPHONIC

TYPE

BELL

TYPE

FIG. 1

TYPICAL ILLUSTRATIONS SIPHONIC OF TYPE DUAL- FLUSH CISTERNS

IS : 774 - 1984

SL

coarpoNmT(s)

MATERIAL

No. (1) i) (2) Cistetn (3) Cart iron

REQVIREEJENT/ CONrORYINGTO ($1

Quality not less than Grade FG 150 of IS : 210-1978. IS,;;:6 ( Part 1 )-

01

Vitreous china of Enamelled pressed steel: a) Pressed steel b) Vitreous

ii) Plush pipe

IS

: 513-1973$
1 )-

enamelling IS : 1239 ( Part 1979%

Steel tube, seamless or welded, medium or light, completely prnx tected inside outside by hot-dip galvanizing, electroor vitreous plating enamelling
Of

Lead pipe
Of

IS;gy7i

( Part

1 )-

Copper alloy tube

IS : 407-198ln or IS

: 2501-1972

Of

High density polyethylene pipe

IS : 4984- 1978w

%pecification for grey iron castings ( third mision ). $Specification for vitreous sanitary appliances ( vitreous china ): Part 1 General requirements ( suond rmimn 1. SSpecification for cold rolled carbon steel sheets ( sscrmd r&ion ). @Specification for mild steel tubes, tubulan and, other wrought steel fittings: Part 1 Mild steel tubes ( fovrlA r&ion 1. IlSpecification for lead pipes: Part 1 For other than chemical purposes ( second k&n ). ~Specification for brass tubes for general purposes ( third misim ). **Specification for copper tubes for general engineaing purposes (Jifs; fmision). t$Specification for high density polyethylene pipes for potable water supplies, sewage and industrial effluents ( s6c0nd rroision). ( Carlint& )

IS s 774 - 1984 TABLE 1 MATERuL8

SL

FLUSHMC

FOR VARIOUS COMPONENTS CISTERNS - Cimtd MATEBIAL (3) or

OF

COMPONENT(S) (2)

No. (1)

iii) iv)

Cover Chain

Unplasticized Pipe Same material of the body H;;+dP

PVC aa that

IS

: 4985.1981.

galvanized interwire, locked non-ferrous metal or any other corrosion-resistant material

v)

Overflow

plpe

metal, Non-ferrous high density polyethyunplasticized lene, PVC or any other corrosion-resistant material ) Cast iron

vi)

Siphon

( where provided

Quality not less than Grade FG 150 of IS : 210-1978t china 1slrg;z.;5r6 ( Part 1 )-

or Vitreous or High density polyethylene ( HDPE ) or Polystyrene, or Polypropylene or Glass fibre reinforced plastic ( GRP ) high impact IS IS

: 7328-1974

: 2267-1972K -

l Speci6cation for unplasticized PVC pipes for potable water supplies ( jrst revision ). Wpecification for grey iron castings ( third revision ). ISpecification for vitreous sanitary appliances ( vitreous china ): Part 1 General requirements ( second raoisivn ). SSpecification for high density polyethylene materials for moulding and extrurion. JlSpecification for polystyrene moulding materials (first rsuision ).
( Continfud)

ISr774=l!W
TABLE1 MATMUAL!S FOR VARIOUS GGM?GNENTs OF FLUSIiING USTERNS - Cod

SL

CoMPoNNNT( e)

MATNBIAL

No.

R=PJ=EYIGHTI CONFOBA~~N~ TO
(4)

(1)

(2)
or

(3)
Acrylonitrlle-butadiene styrene (ABS)

vii)

Lever

Cast iron

Quality not less than Grade FG 150 of IS : 210-1978.

or Non-ferrous metal or any other corrosionreristant material viii) ix) x) xi) Ball valve Polyethylene ball valve float for Aa specified in IS Aa speci8ed in IS Non-ferrous motrl or hot-dip galvanized steel Non-ferrous metal, hotdip galvanixed steel, hot-dip galvanized malleable iron or any
Other non-corrosive

: 170%1977t : 9762-1981$

Bolts and nuts Coupling nut and lock-nut

metal or injectionmoulded HDPE/PVC ( see also 43.1 ) *Specification for grey iron castings ( third rmision ). +Specitication for ball valves ( horizontal plunger type ) including floats for supply purposes ( second reuision ). $Specification for polyethylene floats for ball valves. water

IS& 774-1964
NOTE- The length of the cistern outlet.shall be the dimeasion from the bottom surface of the cirtern to the end of the outlet after the &tern with riphon/stand pipe has been duly fitted with all wruhm, lofk nuts, MC. 4.4 Inlet and Overflow Holes - IIhe cistern shall be provided with inlet and overflow holes, situated one at each-end, which shall be capable of accommodating an overflow pipe of not less than 20 mm nominal bore and a 15 mm size ball valve ( scd 4.5 ). The holes shall be cleanly cast or drilled and the adjacent surfaces shall be smooth.

4.5 Bali Valve - The ball valve shall be of 15 mm shall conform to IS : 170%1977*.

nominal

size and

4.6 Lever -The lever shall not project beyond the side of the cistern for a distance greater than 350 mm measured from the centre of the cistern to the end of the lever arm. The lever arm shall be provided with a suitable hole near the end through which a split ring or S-hook can be inserted. A chain shall be attached to the ring or hook. When S-hook is employed, it shall be effectively closed after assembly to prevent accidental disconnection. 4.6.1 In the case of low-level cisterns, where the mechanism is handle operated, the handle, whether situated on the front or at the end of the cistern, shall be within the projection limit for lever given in 4.6. Particular attention shall be given to the ease of operation of the handle. 4.7 Chain - The chain shall be of such a strength as to su&in a dead load of 50 kg without any apparent or permanent deformation of the shape of the links. 4.7.1 The chain shall terminate in a suitable handle oi pull made of hot-dip galvanized iron or non-ferrous metal or a moulding in any heat resisting and non-absorbent plastic or any other equally suitable material. The finish shall be smooth and all burrs which are liable to cause injury to the hand when gripped shall be removed. 4.8 Overflow Pipe - The overflow pipe shall be of not less than 20 mm nominal bore and shall incorporate a non-corrodible mosquitoproof device secured in a manner which will permit it to be readily cleaned or renewed when necessary. No provision shall be made whereby the overflow from the cistern shall discharge directly into the water-closet or soil pipe without being detected. 4.8.1 The invert ofthe overflow pipe in the case of high-level and low-level cisterns and the top edge of the overflow pipe in the case of coupled cisterns shall be 19 mm minimum above the working water level. In case of overflow due to any reason, water should drain out through the overflow pipe and not through the siphon pipe ( see also 6.3 ).
supply purposes (

*Specification for ball valves ( horizontal plunger type ) including floats for water
second revision

).

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IS t 771- MS4 5. FINISH 5.1 Cast iron cisterns shall be painted inside with suitable an&corrosive paint and with a protective coat on the outside before delivery. Moulding sand shall be removed from all surfaces before application of the protective coating. Painting and finishing shall be done in accordance with the recommendations made in IS : 1477 ( Part 1 )-1971* and IS : 1477 ( Part 2 )-1971t. Alternatively, cast iron cisterns shall be protected against corrosion by a coating of enamel. 6. OPERATIONAL
AND

PERFORMANCE

REQ~MENTS

6.1 Flushing Arrangement - The cistern under working conditions and with the ball valve in closed position shall operate on a single operation of the lever without calling for a sudden jerk in pulling. If a valve is used instead of siphon for flushing purposes, the valve shall be completely leakproof. 6.2 Working Water Level - The working water level shall be a mininium of 6.5 cm below the effective top edge of the cistern and shall be legibly and permanently marked on the inside of the cistern. 6.3 Freedom from Self-Siphonage - The siphonic system shall be capable of being rapidly brought into action when the water is at the working water level, but shall not self-siphon or leak into the flush pipe when the water is up to 1 cm above the invert of the overflow pipe. 6.4 Reduced Water Level - The discharge shall operate satisfactorily when the cistern is filled to a level up to 1 cm below the working water level. 6.5 Discharge Capacity - When tested in accordance with the procedure described in 7.1, cisternsof 5 and 10 litres capacities, when required to give a full flush, shall respectively discharge 5 litres and 10 litres with variation of f 0.5 litres. Dual flush cisterns of 10 litres capacity shall discharge alternatively a short fiush of 5 * 0.5 litres. 6.6 Discharge Rate - When tested in accordance with the procedure described in 7.2, the discharge rate shall be IO 5 0.5 litres in 6 seconds and 5 f 0.5 litres in 3 seconds for cisterns of capacities 10 litres and The cisterns shall be so designed that there is no 5 litres respectively. appreciable variation in the force of the flush during the discharge of the required quantity of water. For dual flush type cisterns, there is no specified rate of discharge for the short flush. For coupled cisterns, this test shall not be applicable.
*Code of practice for painting of ferrous metals in buildings: rroisietl ) . tcode of practice for painting of ferrous metals in buildings: Part 1 Pretreatment

( fist

rmision. )

Part 2 Painting (first

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IS I 774 0. MS4
7. TESTING

7.0 Cisterns shall be tested in accordance with the test procedures given in 7.1,7.2 and 7.3. The tests in 7.1 and 7.2 may be combined in one operation, if desired. 7.1 Test of Discharge Capacity - With the water supply shut off or the cistern disconnected, and with the ball valve fitted, fill the cistern with water up to the marked water Iine. Operate the flushing mechanism and on completion of the flush, measure tW quantity of water that has to be added to refill the cistern to the level of the marked water line. Alternatively, any suitable device may be used for measuring the quantity of water discharged from the cistern. The cistern should have a flush pipe fitted but need not be connected to a pan for this test. 7.2 Test for Discharge Rate - Connect the cistern to an appropriate flush pipe ( see 7.2.1 ). Fill the cistern to the water line as for the capacity test and place a vessel under the open end of the flush pipe. Operate the flush mechanism and as water appears at the open end of the flush pipe start a stop watch. At the end of 6 seconds in case of cistern of IO litres capacity and 3 seconds in case of cistern of 5 Iitres capacity, rapidly draw the vessel clear or otherwise divert the Ascertain either by measuring or weighing the volume flow of water. of water collected in the vessel.
7.2.1 For the purpose of test, the following be the appropriate flush pipe:

shall be deemed to

a) A vertical steel pipe, 1 250 mm long, having a nominal in:ernal diameter of 32 mm, in the case of high-level cisterns; and b) A vertical steel pipe, 300 mm long, having a nominal internal diameter of 38 mm, or the pipe actually supplied/recommended by the cistern manufacturer, in the case of low-level cisterns. 7.3 Endnrande Test - A sample of flushing cistern picked at random from production shall be first checked for conformity to the requirements for materials ( see 3 ) and construction ( see 4 ) and operational and performance requirements ( see 6) and if it complies with these requirements, After this test, the cistern and its it should be operated 3 000 times. component parts shall not show any damage or defects and all the parts shall be satisfactory; necessary checks shall be made for this purpose. If a valve has been used instead of siphon, during the test run of 3 000 times the valve should show no sign of leakage when the cistern is operated to its rated capacity.
NOTE - This is a type test to be carried out by recognized testing laboratory and shall be conducted whenever there are changes in the design, materials, manufacture and construction.

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8. SAMPLING

AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

8.1 The sampling procedure and criteria for conformity of a lot to the requirements of this specification shall be as specified in Appendix A. 9. SUPPLY CONDITIONS

9.1 High-level flushing cisterns shall normally be supplied without flush If agreed to between the supplier and the purchaser, the flush pipes. pipes can be supplied with high-level cisterns, in which case these shall conform to the requirements given in 4.3 and 4.3.1 and Table 1. 9.2 Low-level flushing cisterns shall normally be supplied with flush pipes conforming to the requirements given in 4.3 and 4.3.1 and Table 1. 10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DUAL PLUSH CISTERNS

10.1 Every cistern of the dual flush type shall bear in legible lettering in a conspicuous position the operating instructions specified in 10.1.1 In addito 10.1.3 and these instructions shall not be readily removable. tion, when so ordered by the purchaser, a separate self-adhesive or other suitable label shall be supplied for use in association with the operating handle when the cistern is installed in a concealed position. 10.1.1 High-Lad Short flush Flushing Cisterns : : The instructions shall read:

Pull and let go Pull and hold

Full flush and shall appear as follows :

a) For rmersible tx3tern.f On or near sides of the cistern shell, and b) For non-reversibltcisterns of the cistern shell.

the lower

edge

of both long

On or near the lower edge of the front The instructions shall. read:

10.1.2 Low-Lez~l Flushing Cisterns Short flush Full flush : :

Press and let go Press and hold

and shall appear on the upper half of the front of the cistern shell. 10.1.3 Where short flush and full flush is operated by a knob, the instructiona given in 10.1.1 and 10.1.2 will not be applicable and separate ilutructiom with respect to the operation of theknob shall be provided. 13

IS I 774 - l!m4 11. MARRING 11.1 Each

with the manufacturers name or cistern shall be marked trade-mark on the body, either inside or outside as found convenient to The dixharge capacity ( see 6.5 ) and operating the manufacturer. instructions (see 10) shall also be marked on the cistern. unit indicating to the Mark.

11.2 A suitable declaration shall be put on each consumer the list of components supplied.

11.3 Each cistern may also be marked with the IS1 Certification The marking shall be made on the body of the cistern.

NOTE- The use of the IS1 Certification Mark is governed by.the provisions of the Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The IS1 Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements of that standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and quality control which is devised and supervised by IS1 and operated by the producer. IS1 marked products are also continuously checked by 1st for conformity to that standard as a further safesruard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the use of the IS1 Certificat:on Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processors, may be obtained from the Indian Standards Institution.

APPENDIX ( Clause 8.1 )

SAMPLING A-l. LOT AND

CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

A-l.1 All the cisterns of the same type and Ievel ( set 2 ), similar in respect of materials, design and construction and produced essentially under similar conditions of manufacture shall be grouped to constitute a lot.
A-2.

NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

A-2.1 For determining the conformity of the lot to the requirements of material (see 3 ), construction ( see 4 ) and finish ( see S), a number of sample cisterns in accordance with co1 2 of Table 2 shall be selected at random. A-21.1 The lot shall be considered to conform to the requirements of material, construction and finish if the number of the sample cisterns not meeting all of these requirements does not exceed the corresponding number given in co1 3 of Table 2.
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1s : 774- 1961
_
TABLE 2 SCALE OF SAMPLING AND CRMZRIA FOR coNFoRMrrY ( Cfau.wsA-2.1, A-2.1.1, A-2.2 and A-2.2.1 )
FOB MATEBIAL., CONBTRUCTIONAND FINISH I----FOE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7----7 AXD

No. OF CIBTERNS
INTHELOT

PElwORMAlaE Sub-sample Size (4) 5 8 13 20 32 50 Ahcc;en (5) 0 0 0 1 1 2

Sample Size (1) up to 50 51 to 100 101 to 150 151 to 300 301 to500 50 1 and above (2) 8 13 20 32 50 80

Acceptance Number (3) 0 0 1 1 2 .3

Ad.2 If the lot has been found conforming in A-2.1.1,it shall be tested for operational and performance requirements (sad 6 ) for which a number of cisterns (sub-sample) shall be taken at random according to co1 4 of Table 2 from the sample cisterns found satisfactory in A-2.1. A-2.2.1 The lot shall be considered to conform to the operational and performance requirements if the number of sample cisterns not meeting these requirements does not exceed the corresponding number given in co1 5 of Table 2. A-2.3 For endurance ( se6 7.3 ), the test shall be performed whenever there are changes in the design, materials, manufacture and construction. From the first lot after such a change takes place, 1 cistern at random shall be taken from those already found satisfactory in A-2.1 and A-22 in respect of all the other requirements of this specification. If this sample cistern passes the endurance test, the lot to which the, sample belongs and all the subsequent lots manufactured under the same conditions of design, materials, manufacture and construction shall be deemed to conform to the endurance test till any chang takes place.

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IS t 774- 1984 (
Continwdfiom page2 ) Members SERI S. R. KEJHIIWAGAII SHRI A. W. ~QIPANDE SERI G. A. LUHAR Represeating National Environmental Engineering Institute ( CSIR ), Nagpur Research Co Pvt

( Ahmate ) Bombay Metal and Alloy Manufacturing Ltd, Bombay Leader Engineering Works, Jalandhar SHRI D. K. SEHQAL SERI B. B. SIKXA ( &female ) SEIVIOR CXVIL ENGINEER ( WATER Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )
SUPPLY ) SERI R. P. SIJKlCA

Sant Brass Metal Works, Jalandhar SHSI K. SONIL KUMAR ( Aftmule ) & .Industries Hindustan Sanitarvware Sam R. K. SOMANY Bahadurgarh Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, SERI T. N. UBOVEJA Delhi

Ltd, New

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BUREAU
Headquarters:

OF

INDIAN

STANDARDS

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AMENDMENT

NO.1 TO

OCTOBER

1988

IS:77401984

SPECIFICATION FOR FLUSHING CISTbWS FOR WATER-CLOSETS AND URINALS (OTHER maw PLASTIC mnfas)
(Fourth
Revidonl

(Puge 4, atau8e 4.1, line 5) - Substitute '1.25 mn' for '1.3 mm. (Page 5, alaus 4.3.1, fourth ssntmme) Substitute the following for the existing sentence: *The screw threads for connection to the flush pipe shall be not less than size 1% of IS:2643(Part 3). 1975*.'

*Dimensions for pipe threads for fastening purposes Part 3 Limits of sizes (first z%Wieion).

Reprography Unit, BIS, New Delhi, India

AMENDMENT I8 : 774 - 1984 FLUSHING CISTERNS URINALS ( OTHER

NO. 2
TO

DECEMBER

1989

SPECIFICATION FOR FOR WATER CLOSETS AND THAN PLASTIC CISTERNS ) Rwision )

( Fourth
( Pa~c 9, Table

1 ): following
in IS

a) Sf Jo.
respective

( viii ), co1 2 end 3 - Substitute the column for the existing matter:
As specified

under

the

Float valve
II) $1 No. ( ix ), co1 2 Suhtitute

: 1703-1977t the

or IS : 12234-1988~

fl0.r valve fir

ball valve in

second c) Insert

line. a foot-note marked with (j mark:

plastic
float the

fSpecification

for equilibrium ) -

valve

for cold

water
for

services.

( Pap
clause:

10, clause 4.5

Valve

Substitute

following

the

existing

4.5

Float

fitl:rll coriforrri
( Page
tspecification

- The float to IS : I703-1!177+

valve
or IS

shall he of 15 mm : I22%1-1 Wlf. markrd

nominal

size

and

10 ) -

Insert

a foot-note
plastic

with t mark:
for cold water services.

for equilibrium

float valve

AMENDMENT NO.3 JUNE 1992 TO IS 774 : 1984 SPECIFICATION FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS FOR WATER-CLOSETS AND URINALS (OTHER THAN PLASTIC CISTERNS)
(Fourth (Page 8, Table 1) : a) Sf No. (vi) - Substitute columns for the existing matter :
vi) a) Siphon (where provided) b) Siphon/valve

Kevision)

the following
Cast iron
Or

matter

under

the respective

Grade FG 150 or higher of IS 210 : 1978+ IS 2556 ( Part 1) IS 7328

Vitreous China High density polyethylene (HDPE) or Polystyrene or Polypropylene or Glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) high impact

: 1974$

: 1974 f

IS 2267

: 1972
-

(Page 9, Table 1) : a) SI No. (viii), co1 3 and 4 ( see also Amendment following:
or IS 13049 : 1991 Q .

No. 2 ) -

Insert the

b) Insert the following

foot-note marked with 4 mark:

4 Diaphragm type (plastic body ) float operated valves for cold water services - Specification.

( Page 10, clause 45 in continuity:

) ( see also Amendment No. 2 ) -

Insert the following

or IS 13049 : Ml*. ( Page 10, fool-n~res nlark: ) Insert the following foot-note marked wtih 4

~Diaphngm (plastic type

[

body) float operated valves for cold water senks

Specification.

Page 12, clause 73.1 (b), 1ines 2 and3 ] -

Delete the following

words:

, or the pipe actually supplied/recommended

by the cistern manufacturer.

Reprography Unit, BE, New Delhi, India

NO. 4 MAY 2002 To IS 774:1984 SPECIFICATION FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS FOR WATER-CLOSETS AND URINALS (OTHER THAN PLASTIC CISTERNS)
( Fourth Revision) ( Pa,qe 4, clause 2.4, Note ) Insert the following at the end of the Note:
~nd non-siphm]c dual flush cistern at Fig. 2.

AMENDMENT

( Fa,yc 13, c/(zusc>10.1.3 ) Substitute the following for the existing: 10.1.3 Where the short flush and full flush are operated by a knob, the instructions given in 10.1.1 and 10.1.2 will not be applicable. Operating instructions specified in 10.1.3.1 shall however be followed. 10.1.3.1 Each cistern shall incorporate a dual control method of operation, that is one initiating a full flush and the other initiating a half flush. Discharge cap:~cities shall be as follows: a) b) ILlliflush I{alfflttsh 10 f 0.5 Iitres 5 t 0.5 litres
Dual control may be operated by two flush and the other on the fron( side, two concentric but separate handles or actuates the full

NOTE This tigure is a typical illustration only. [op hu[[ons, two handleskrobs any other dwicc in which one knob/handle knoblhandlc ac[ua[es [he half flush.

Amend No. 4 to IS 774:1984

. ---s

FULL

L~

BALL VE OVERFLO HOLE

FIG. 2

NON-SIPHONICDUAL FLU.W CISTERN

(CED3)
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