scope:

This standard applies to the design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and expansion of new and existing building water systems (potable and nonpotable) and components.

This standard applies to human-occupied commercial, institutional, multiunit residential, assembly, educational, and industrial buildings. This standard does not include single-family residential buildings.

This standard is intended for owners, authorities having jurisdiction, and those involved in the design, construction, management, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and service of centralized building water systems and components.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum requirements to reduce illness and injury from physical, chemical, and microbial hazards from water systems in buildings.