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SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY APPLIANCES-
CODE OF PRACTICE
( Second Revision)
First Reprint SEPTEMBER 2007
UDC 696·14·006·76
© BIS 1993
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards. after
the draft finalized by the Water Supply and Sanitation in Building Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
Installation of sanitary appliances in any public or private building is usually governed by municipal
bye-laws and rules thereunder. These are intended to regulate proper layout of the appliances and
their connections so that wastes are suitably disposed off to drains without causing insanitary
conditions and nuisance to public. Noting the variations in the bye-laws and rules framed by
different authorities in the country, this Indian standard was first published in 1962 and subsequ-
ently revised in 1973 to ensure fulfilment of minimum requirements. This revision of the standard
provides more details, <?f va,rious dimensions necessary for fixing. in position of various sanitary
appliances. The reVISIOn Incorporates reference to new/latest IndIan standards.
Sketches have been included which show typic~l layout of sanitary fixtures in water closets,
bathrooms, kitchens, etc. They are only illustrative and are not intended to limit the design to the
types shown.
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Indian Standard
SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY APPI.JANCES
CODE OF PRAC1~ICE
( Second Revision)
1 SCOPE 5 TIME SCHEDULE
1.1 This standard covers the selection, installation 5.1 Fixing positions of appliances shaH be established
and maintenance of sanitary appli;wces. prier to the commencement of buildihg construction.
A'i much work as possibk: needed in the assembly
1.1.1 This code should be read in conjunction with of appliances shall Je prepared and fitted eluring the
IS 2065 : 1983, IS 1742 : 19R3 and IS 1172 : 1992. progress of the erection of the buildlllg hefore surfa~'e
finishes are carried out.
2 REIi'ERl~NCES
5.2 Soil, waste and ventilating branch connection
The Indian Standards listed in Annex A arc necessary with SlJPporting brackets, shall be fitted before the
erection of tile appliances is be!WJl. Applia nces except
adjuncts to th~s standard.
those permanently built-in shall not be fixed until
3 TERMINOLOGY floor and wall surfaces are finished and ready for
decoration.
3.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following 6 MATERIALS
definitions sha II apply.
6.1 Applhnces and Components
3.1 Sanitary Appliances All sanitary appliances and their components shall
An appliance fitted to drainage system for the be durable, impervious, corrosion resistant and have
collection of discharge of soil or waste water. smooth surf=.tce which may be easily cleaned. They
shall confoml to rekvaut Indian Standa!d where they
3.1.1 Soil Appliance exist, otherwise they shall be of the best quality and
workmanship which shall be approved by a competent
A sa ni ta ry a pplia nce for the collection and discha rge authority.
of excretory matter.
7 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
3.1.2 Waste Appliance
7.1 Kitchen
A sanitary appliance for the collection and discharge
water after use for ablutionary, culinary and other The kitchen has many uses, it is used for preparation
domestic purposes. of meals, food preservation, storage of food and
utencils and also in many cases for eating and
3.2 Water Closet laundering.
A water flushed plumbing fixture designed to receive Since more time and efforts arc frequently spent in
human excrement directly from the user of the fixture. the kitchen than in allY other area of the house, careful
The term is used sometimes to designate the room planning is especially important. This requires proper
or compartment in which the fixture is placed. selection of appliances and storage units and convenient
arrangement of the area.
4 PRELIMINARY DATA FOR SELECTION
Some general planning guidelines arc given ill 7.1.1
OF APPLIANCES
to 7.1.9.
4.1 The position of the sanitary compartment, alUlexes, 7.1.1 Arrangement
etc, shall be determined by consultation between the
architect and the sanitary engineer while planning It wiB be important to keep the basic work area
in the early stages. To ensure proper selection of compact and consideration shall be give!, to th\.·
sanitary appliances in number and kind, the sanitary possibility of more than one person working there.
engineer shall be provided with infomlation as to The arrangement shall vary according to the size
the number and types of occupants who use the and sbape of the space available, but the relationship
building. Water pressure shall betaken into account among the functions in the different work lIrells sha II
when selecting valves and fittings. not be ignored.
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Table 1 Space Clearence Required for Wash Basins, W.C. and Bath Tub
(Clause 7.2.5)
7.2.6 Miscellaneous Activities Shower head height shall be governed by USCfl) height,
may be overhead for men only 1 750 mm, however,
The bath room shall also be planned for hygienic 150 rum clearance shaH be provided for above
purpose in addition to other activities s'Uch as infant overhead. Minimum 1 900 rum is recommended for
bath, laundry, washing of clothes and storage of water, men; 1830 mm for female and 1675 mm for children;
linen, etc, and particularly for squatting bath. Minimum projection of shower shall vary according to design
space needed to bath and dress an infant shall be and shape. In case of shower, projected from wall,
480 mm deep, 1 500 mm wide and for an adult it shall not be more than 450 Hun and height not
bath minimum 1 200 mm2 or diameter space is needed. exceeding 2 200 mm from floor level. The shower
Floor space shall be. left in every batbroom or W.C. valves or mixing values shall be placed ncar entrance
for portable accessories desired by the owner or needed to shower. Shower curtain rod shall be optional (see
on occassion for ease of infants or individual. IS 781:1984 and IS 1701:1960).
7.2.7 Doors and Windows 7.5 Toilet
Bath room door can be smaller but not less than Toilet consists of minimum three fixtures such as
700 mm wide to permit passage of equipment as showerstalllbath tub, wash basin and water closets.
required. Door swings should so arranged that: It is conunon practice to provide four fixtures, like
a) it shall not strike any person using any fixture. tub and shower stall, wash basin/dressing counter
b) it shall be away from shower. and water closets. Luxurious type toilet consists of
c) it may not shield or conceal the W.C. five fixtures name bath tub, shower stall, water closet,
d) door may swing outside for small bath rooms. bidet and counter fitted with wash basins, with full
length of mirror. The arrangement of these fixtures
The size and position of bath window should meet are made with due consideration to clearances and
the requirements of light and ventilation and privacy. piping system (see Fig. 3).
General higher window with glazed louvred is preferred
in hot and humid regions. 7.6 Water Closets
Generally squatting type W.C. seats/pans arc very
7.3 Bidet common in rural and urban areas. However, the
The provisions of bidet is often a lUXUry. The materials provision of western type i.e. down flash type of
needed for manufacture may be earthenware or fire W.C. seats in toilet is popular in metropolitan towns
clay or G.R.P. or metal. The minimum space among the users suffering from arthritis, or piles etc.
dimensions for installation of bidet shall be 900 nun Water closet space should accommodate not only
in width and 1 300 mm in depth. This appliance the pan but also a provision for water tap, tumbler,
is generally installed very near to W.C. The spacing wall pegs, toilet paper bolder, flushing valves, cistern
between W.C. and bidet shall not be less than 800 high or low and storage for cleansing agents etc.
nun from central axis of both appHances and minimum Some times water closets seat is used as a reading
600 mm from front edge of the bidet. Bidet with space also by few users, needs more than minimum
mixer and anti-scalding device shall be given floor area. The design of W.C. shall include planning
preference. for optimum convenience and privacy for all the
members of the family.
7.4 Shower
Some general planning guidelines a re given in 7.6.1
Ready made shower tray for standing bath or sunken to 7.6.2 (see Fig. 4) (See IS 2556 Part 7 to 15 and
floor for squatting bath shall be individual's. Sunken IS 2548 Part 1 and 2 and IS 774:1984 and IS
bath floor level shall not be more than 60170 mm. 723] :1984).
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ANNEX A
(Clause 2)
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS
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MAX. REACH
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FIG. 6 URINALS
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