Description

This Standard covers automatic water leak detection and control devices and specifies requirements for materials, physical characteristics, performance tests, and markings.Note: In this Standard, automatic water leak detection and control systems are referred to as leak detection systems or systems.This Standard covers leak detection devices in nominal sizes 1/4 to 10 in.

The purpose of this Standard is to enhance health and safety by:

(a) specifying acceptable criteria for automatic water leak detection and control devices;

(b) serving as a guide for producers,distributors, architects, engineers, contractors, installers,inspectors, and users; and