BS 5834-1:2017 specifies requirements and test methods for:

• vitrified clay, unreinforced concrete, and plastic guards and plinths for use with utility apparatus and surface boxes (conforming to BS 5834-2); and
• boundary boxes for water service pipes consisting of flow-isolation and meter receptacle suitable for concentric manifold meters with G 1/2" and G 2" connections (conforming to BS EN ISO 4064-4), contained within base units and guard tubes made from a thermoplastic or thermoset material for use with surface boxes (conforming to BS 5834-2).

Cross References:
BS 65:1991
BS 3123
BS 4484-1
BS 5433
BS 5834-2
BS 8588:2017
BS EN 197-1
BS EN 197-4
BS EN 450-1:2012
BS EN 934-2
BS EN 1008:2002
BS EN 12201-1
BS EN 12201-2
BS EN 12390-2
BS EN 12390-3
BS EN 12620:2002
BS EN 13959:2004
BS EN 15167-1
BS EN 15167-2
BS EN ISO 4064-2
BS EN ISO 4064-4:2014
WIS No. 4-23-04
BS 4027
BS EN 206
BS EN 805
BS EN 14154-3:2005+A2:2011
BS EN ISO 3458
BS EN ISO 3459
ISO 565:1990
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000
Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
Water Supply (Water Quality) (Scotland) Regulations 2001
Water Supply (Water Quality) (Wales) Regulations 2010
Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009
Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2006
Private Water Supplies (Wales) Regulations 2010


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