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Types and Durability
| Description
Vitreous china WC pans |
Expected Lifespan
(Years) |
Adjustment Factors |
| Vitreous china* to BS 5503 Part 2 | 35+ | Test certificate from approved local testing authority : +15% years |
| Vitreous china to material requirement of BS 5503 Part 2, pan not conforming to shape requirements of BS 5503. | 30 | |
| Unclassified, Vitreous china not to BS 5503 | Unforeseen | None |
Local standard:
- SS 205 : 1978: Vitreous china washdown WC pans – Dimensions and functional requirements
- SS 379 : 1996: Vitreous china WC pans for use with low capacity WC flushing cisterns up to 4.5L maximum
- SS 396 : 1997: Vitreous china WC pans for use with 6 L flush valves
* Quality of vitreous china material shall be tested to BS 3402: 1969: Specification for quality of vitreous china sanitary appliances.
Note: WC floor mounted to BS 5504 Part 1, 2 and 3 if wall hung.
Typical WC Layout
