AS 1756-1999

Household sinks

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 1756-1999 HOUSEHOLD SINKS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Bead
7 - 1.4.2 Blister
7 - 1.4.3 Built-in sink
7 - 1.4.4 Chipping
7 - 1.4.5 Clickers
7 - 1.4.6 Crazing
7 - 1.4.7 Distortion
7 - 1.4.8 Dimples
7 - 1.4.9 Inclusions
7 - 1.4.10 Inset sink
7 - 1.4.11 Lift
8 - 1.4.12 Lumps
8 - 1.4.13 Peeling
8 - 1.4.14 Pinhole
8 - 1.4.15 Scale
8 - 1.4.16 Scratching
8 - 1.4.17 Sealing surface
8 - 1.4.18 Sharp edge
8 - 1.4.19 Drainer or bowl
8 - 1.4.19(A) Soap recess
8 - 1.4.20 Specks
8 - 1.4.20(A) Tap landing
8 - 1.4.21 Tiling flange
8 - 1.5 DESIGN
8 - 1.5.1 Preferred dimensions
8 - 1.5.2 Sink design
9 - 1.5.3 Corner radii
9 - 1.5.4 Flashings
9 - 1.5.5 Drainage
9 - 1.5.6 Support
9 - 1.5.7 Waste outlet
9 - 1.5.8 Tap and water supply outlet holes
9 - 1.5.9 Strength and support test
9 - 1.6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
10 - 1.7 MARKING
10 - 1.7(A) INFORMATIVE LABELLING
13 - SECTION 2 CAST IRON VITREOUS ENAMELLED SINKS
13 - 2.1 GENERAL
13 - 2.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
13 - 2.2.1 Cast iron
13 - 2.2.2 Thickness
13 - 2.2.3 Surface finish
13 - 2.3 SURFACE QUALITY
13 - 2.4 BLEMISHES
14 - 2.5 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
15 - SECTION 3 PRESSED STEEL VITREOUS ENAMELLED SINKS
15 - 3.1 GENERAL
15 - 3.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
15 - 3.2.1 Steel
15 - 3.2.2 Thickness
15 - 3.2.3 Construction
15 - 3.2.4 Surface finish
15 - 3.3 SURFACE QUALITY
16 - 3.4 BLEMISHES
16 - 3.5 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
17 - SECTION 4 VITREOUS CHINA SINKS
17 - 4.1 GENERAL
17 - 4.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
17 - 4.2.1 Material
17 - 4.2.2 Thickness
17 - 4.2.3 Surface finish
17 - 4.3 SURFACE QUALITY
17 - 4.4 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
18 - SECTION 5 STAINLESS STEEL SINKS
18 - 5.1 GENERAL
18 - 5.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
18 - 5.2.1 Stainless steel
18 - 5.2.2 Thickness
18 - 5.2.3 Construction
18 - 5.3 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
19 - SECTION 6 PLASTICS AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS SINKS
19 - 6.1 GENERAL
19 - 6.2 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
19 - 6.2.1 Materials
19 - 6.2.2 Gel coat thickness
19 - 6.3 PROPERTIES OF FINISHED SINKS
19 - 6.3.1 General
19 - 6.3.2 Surface quality
19 - 6.3.3 Chemical and stain resistance test
19 - 6.3.4 Colourfastness test
19 - 6.3.5 Surface scratching test
19 - 6.3.6 Ultraviolet degradation test
20 - 6.3.7 Impact test
20 - 6.3.8 Thermal shock test
20 - 6.3.9 Thermal expansion test
20 - 6.3.10 Thermal distortion test
20 - 6.3.11 Resistance to applied heat
20 - 6.3.12 Resistance to hot liquids
20 - 6.4 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
21 - APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
21 - A1 SCOPE
21 - A2 RIGIDITY
21 - A3 STRENGTH AND SUPPORT TEST

Abstract

Specifies requirements for materials, construction and finish of household sinks.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, construction, and finish of household sinks, with and without drainers, including inset type sinks and drainer bowls. Critical dimensions only are specified.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
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Committee	WS-003
Supersedes	AS 1756-1989 DR 98442 CP