NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT(Act 5 of 2008)THE COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR HOT WATER STORAGE TANKSFOR DOMESTIC USE (VC 9006)I, Dr Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry, hereby under Section 13 (1)(a) of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act (Act 5 of 2008),and on recommendationof the NRCS Board,declare the CompulsorySpecification set out in the attached schedule, to be a Compulsory Specification
for hot water storage tanks for domestic use, with effect from the date two (2)months after publication of this notice.
Dr Rob Davies MPMinister of T de and Industry6No. 37631 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16 MAY 2014
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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
DEPARTEMENT VAN HANDEL EN NYWERHEID
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COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS FOR DOMESTIC USE
SCHEDULE
1. SCOPEThis compulsory specification covers the requirements for hot water storage tanks fordomestic use. It includes
fixed electrical storage water heaters;
stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers orheating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and
tanks used for storage of hot water only.
2.DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this compulsory specification the definitions in SANS 151 Fixed electricalstorage water heaters and the following shall apply:2.1 applicant:A manufacturer or importer applying for approval of hot water storage tanks. Themanufacturer or importer shall be an existing legal entity within the Republic of South Africa.2.2 approval:Confirmation by the NRCS that hot water storage tanks satisfy the requirements of thisCompulsory Specification;2.3 manufacturer:Entity that manufactures hot water storage tanks;2.4 Minister:
The Minister of Trade and Industry.
2.5 NRCS:The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, established by the National Regulatorfor Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 5 of 2008).
3.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSSTAATSKOERANT, 16 MEI 2014 No. 37631 7
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Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 3.1Fixed electrical storage water heaters shall comply with the requirements of SANS 151Fixed electrical storage water heaters.
3.2Hot water storage tanks that do not incorporate means of electrical resistance heatingshall comply with the requirements of SANS 151 excepting for the following:
For electrical safety: Clause 4.5 of Edition 7.1- Safety Requirements;Clause 5.5 of Edition 7.1 -Mounting of heating units and thermostats whereapplicable;
Clause 5.10 of Edition 7.1 - Electrical connections;
Clause 5.11 of Edition 7.1 - Immersion heaters and thermostats (where provision ismade for the fitment thereof)Clause 6.7 of Edition 7.1 - Hot water output (standard, solar, and heat pump waterheaters);
Clause 6.8 of Edition 7.1 - Reheating time (where provision is made for heating units);
The markings in clause 8.1.1.d) and 8.1.3 of Edition 7.1- Whether the water heater is astandard water heater or a solar (or dual) water heater; and Additional marking, respectively.
3.3The applicant shall ensure that every type of hot water storage tank has beenapproved by the NRCS in accordance with the requirements of Annex A of this compulsoryspecification before manufacture, import, sale or supply.
3.4The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in the material, method ofmanufacture, design or components affecting any mandatory requirement of this compulsoryspecification. In the event of such change/s the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand thesubmission of fresh evidence of conformity or a new application for approval.
4.CONFORMITY TO REFERENCED STANDARDS
For the purposes of this compulsory specification, a new edition of a referenced standard shallbecome effective 12 months from the date of publication as a South African National Standard.When a new edition of a referenced standard is published, products originally approved in
accordance with the previous edition of that standard may on application have their approvalextended by the NRCS.8No. 37631 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16 MAY 2014
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Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 ANNEX A - APPROVAL OF HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS
A.1APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of hot water storage tank. Theapplication shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Technical specifications and drawings compiled in sufficient detail to identify the type andmodel of the hot water storage tank, method of assembly, and materials of construction.
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s where the hot water storage tank is produced;
A.1.3 Evidence of conformity including test reports by a conformity assessment body recognizedin terms of the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy issued less than 12 months before the dateof submission to the NRCS, that prove compliance with all the requirements of this compulsoryspecification;
A.1.4 The markings to be applied to each type and model of hot water storage tank;
A.1.5 Information for users including instructions for use;
A.1.6 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicanttoensure ongoing conformity with the mandatory requirements of this compulsoryspecification; and
A.1.7 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requestedby the NRCS.
A.2APPROVAL
A.2.1 The NRCS shall assess the evidence of conformity supplied by the applicant and shall grantapproval when the mandatory requirements have been met.
A.2.2 The NRCS shall assign a unique approval number to each approved type and model of hotwater storage tank.A.2.3 The NRCS shall confirm that approval has been granted to the applicant by means of aLetter of Authority certificate bearing the approval number referred to in paragraph A.2.2.
A.2.4 The approval granted with respect to hot water storage tanks pursuant to this compulsoryspecification may be withdrawn by the NRCS at any time, by giving written notice to theapplicant, if the requirements have not been met or maintained.STAATSKOERANT, 16 MEI 2014 No. 37631 9
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