scope:

This European Standard specifies the requirements and gives recommendations for the design, sizing, installation, identification, commissioning and maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems for the use of rainwater on-site as non-potable water. This European Standard also specifies the minimum requirements for these systems.

Excluded from the scope of this European Standard are:

- the use as drinking water and for food preparation;

- the use for personal hygiene purposes;

- decentralized attenuation;

- infiltration.

NOTE Conformity with the standard does not exempt from compliance with the obligations arising from local or national regulations.