Laundry Stainless Sinks
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Laundry Stainless Sinks
BPIR Declaration
Version: V180923
Designated building product: Class 1
Declaration
Bath Co. has provided this declaration to satisfy the provisions of Schedule 1(d) of the Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022.
Product/system
| Name | Laundry Stainless Sinks |
| Line | |
| Identifier | 4045, 5045 |
Description
450 x 400 x 215mm (5045) and 350 x 400 x 215mm (4045) under-mounted laundry sink.
The Kordura laundry sinks are composed of 1.2mm 304 grade stainless steel
The laundry basins are a single basin and come with an integrated overflow and waste. This needs to be fitted in accordance with the instructions provided.
Scope of use
VCBC stainless laundry sinks are intended for use where an integrated waterproof membrane system has been used.
They are suitable for domestic and commercial use. They are to be undermounted only.
They are designed for areas fitted with a floor waste and integrated waterproof membrane so that accidental overflow will not cause loss of amenity or damage to household units or other property
Conditions of use
VCBC stainless laundry sinks are supplied with a waste and overflow that must be fitted in accordance with the instructions so that any overflow is contained and free from blockage.
The product must be installed by a registered plumber. The basket waste should be cleaned regularly and overflow not impeded in any way.
Relevant building code clauses
B2 Durability — B2.3.1 (c)
E3 Internal moisture — E3.3.2
F2 Hazardous building materials — F2.3.1
G1 Personal Hygiene — G1.3.2
G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination — G3.3.1 (b), G3.3.2 (b)
Contributions to compliance
• B2 Durability o B2.3.1 VCBC stainless laundry basins carry a 5 year warranty for normal, domestic use, and 1 year warranty for commercial use
• E3 Internal Moisture VCBC stainless laundry basins have an integrated overflow with limited capacity. They must be fitted so that they comply with mandatory parts of the building Code of Practice involving internal wet-area waterproof membrane systems: • NZBC clause E3.3.2 when installed in a space containing sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances, and a floor waste is included where shown by this Code of Practice: o E3.3.2 - Free water from accidental overflow from sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances must be disposed of in a way that avoids loss of amenity or damage to household units or other property.
• F2 Hazardous building materials o F2.3.1 VCBC stainless laundry basins are safe when handled. There are no requirements for this product in order to comply with Acceptable Solution F2/AS1, First Edition Amendment 3, 2017.
• G1 Personal Hygiene o G1.3.2 VCBC stainless laundry basins shall be installed to: facilitate sanitation, avoid harbouring dirt or germs, allow effective cleaning, discharge to a plumbing and drainage system as required by Clause G13 Foul water when water-borne disposal is used, and provide a healthy safe disposal system when non-water-borne disposal is used Sanitary fittings should be easy to locate and identify, with their operation easy to understand and suitable for both standing and seated users
Supporting documentation
The following additional documentation supports the above statements:
| VCBC Stainless Laundry Sink Information (Design) | V180923 | https://www.bathco.co.nz/laundry/laundry-sinks |
| VCBC Stainless Sink Warranty (Warranty) | V180923 | https://www.bathco.co.nz/warranties |
For further information supporting Laundry Stainless Sinks claims refer to our website.
Contact details
| Manufacture location | Overseas |
| Legal and trading name of manufacturer | Higold Industries |
| Legal and trading name of importer | Bath Co. |
| Importer address for service | 86 Wigram Road Christchurch 8025 |
| Importer website | www.bathco.co.nz |
| Importer NZBN | 9429041650790 |
| Importer email | info@bathco.co.nz |
| Importer phone number | 033430969 |
Responsible person
As the responsible person as set out in Regulation 3, I confirm that the information supplied in this declaration is based on information supplied to the company as well as the company's own processes and is therefore to the best of my knowledge, correct.
I can also confirm that Laundry Stainless Sinks is not subject to a warning on ban under s26 of the Building Act.
Signed for and on behalf of Bath Co.:
Your Signature
Your Name
YOUR POSITION
Month Year
Bath Co.
86 Wigram Road Christchurch 8025 New Zealand
033430969 | www.bathco.co.nz
Appendix
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Publishing this information is not a requirement under BPIR. Its inclusion here is to provide a reference for how this BPIR summary was generated as well as to help summary creators understand the performance clauses suggested by BPIR Ready.
BPIR Ready selections
Category: Kitchen and laundry sinks
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated overflow | × | |
| Suitable for accessible facilities | × |
Building code performance clauses
B2 Durability
B2.3.1
Building elements must, with only normal maintenance, continue to satisfy the performance requirements of this code for the lesser of the specified intended life of the building, if stated, or:
- (c) 5 years if: the building elements (including services, linings, renewable protective coatings, and fixtures) are easy to access and replace, and failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would be easily detected during normal use of the building.
E3 Internal moisture
E3.3.2
Free water from accidental overflow from sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances must be disposed of in a way that avoids loss of amenity or damage to household units or other property.
F2 Hazardous building materials
F2.3.1
The quantities of gas, liquid, radiation or solid particles emitted by materials used in the construction of buildings, shall not give rise to harmful concentrations at the surface of the material where the material is exposed, or in the atmosphere of any space.
G1 Personal Hygiene
G1.3.2
Sanitary fixtures shall be located, constructed and installed to:
- facilitate sanitation,
- avoid risk of food contamination,
- avoid harbouring dirt or germs,
- provide appropriate privacy,
- avoid affecting occupants of adjacent spaces from the presence of unpleasant odours, accumulation of offensive matter, or other source of annoyance,
- allow effective cleaning,
- discharge to a plumbing and drainage system as required by Clause G13 Foul water when water-borne disposal is used, and
- provide a healthy safe disposal system when non-water-borne disposal is used.
G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination
G3.3.1
Food preparation facilities shall be hygienic and include:
- (b) means for food rinsing, utensil washing and waste water disposal
G3.3.2
Spaces for food preparation and utensil washing shall have:
- (b) all building elements constructed with materials which are free from hazardous substances which could cause contamination to the building contents