What is BS 5388 – Specification for spray taps about?
Spray taps are widely used in both residential and commercial spaces with a view to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
BS 5388 is a British Standard that discusses the specifications for safe and reliable use of spray taps.
BS 5388 specifies requirements for the materials, design, construction, dimensions and testing of two forms of spray taps: pillar spray taps and bib spray taps.
Who is BS 5388 - Specification for spray taps for?
BS 5388 on specification for spray taps is relevant to:
- Entities involved in manufacturing, design, construction and testing of spray taps
- Installers
- Manufacturers of flow regulators
- Water supply systems
Why should you use BS 5388 - Specification for spray taps?
Spray taps are professional-style pull out taps that work by allowing to pull the spray head to extend it up to the point of it use.
BS 5388 discusses specifications for spray taps, which include study of general characteristics, dimensions of spray taps, materials assembled for spray tays, requirements for spray outlet, and requirements for flow restrictors.
BS 5388 also provides best industry guidance on testing the rate of flow and divergence of the spray.
Thus, BS 5388 can help prevent incidents of product failures and ensures that the spray taps are safe and effective at the point of use.