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Grates, Covers, Frames, Catch Basin Traps and Valve Boxes — Grey-Iron and Ductile-Iron Castings
Standard BNQ 3221-500 Grates, Covers, Frames, Catch Basin Traps and Valve Boxes — Grey-Iron and Ductile-Iron Castings for Civil Engineering Work — Characteristics and Test Methods
The standard BNQ 3221-500 includes the cast iron parts most used in the municipal sewer and drinking water distribution networks in Québec. The quality and uniformity of these products depend on standardization.
The standard specifies the physical, mechanical and dimensional characteristics of grates, covers, frames and catch basin traps made of grey iron or ductile iron, installed on manholes or catch basins, and valve boxes made of grey iron or ductile iron installed on drinking water conduit valves.
The standard BNQ 3221-500 serves as a reference for conformity assessment activities.
General requirements:
General appearance
Materials
Resistance
Special requirements:
Dimensional characteristics, tolerances and minimum masses
Sampling
Test methods
Marking
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BNQ 3221-500
Grates, Covers, Frames, Catch Basin Traps and Valve Boxes - Grey-Iron and Ductile-Iron Castings for Civil Engineering Work - Characteristics and Test Methods
Grilles, tampons, cadres, trappes de puisard et bouches à clé - Moulages en fonte grise ou en fonte ductile pour travaux de génie civil - Caractéristiques et méthodes d'essai
Cette nouvelle édition remplace celle du 2 mai 2003.
Corporation des officiers municipaux et en environnement du Québec (COMBEQ)
Mr. Jean-François Lampron
Repco
Mr. Marc Landry
Ville de Sherbrooke
Ms. Josée Lessard
Fonderie Laperle
Mr. Jacques Pharand
Ville de Montréal
Ms. Marjorie Ramirez
Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l'Électrification des transports (MTMDET)
Mr. Richard Théorêt
Les Produits Sinoco
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The BNQ 3221-900 protocol establishes the certification requirements, rules of procedure and marking requirements applicable to the certification of grates, covers, frames, catch basin traps and valve boxes in accordance with the requirements of the standard BNQ 3221-500. It is intended for foundries interested in having the BNQ recognize the conformity of their products and for owners wishing to have more details on the certification requirements.
To have their products certified, foundries must show the BNQ that they comply with the requirements of the program. These requirements include all of the requirements set out in the following documents:
The standard BNQ 3221-500;
The certification protocol BNQ 3221-900;
The document BNQ 9902-001; NOTE — The document BNQ 9902-001 is available free of charge from the BNQ Web site.
The document Certification Requirements BNQ 3221-500 (included in the certification protocol).
Manufacturers of grates, covers, frame catch basin traps and valve boxes interested in having the conformity of their parts with the requirements of the standard BNQ 3221-500 recognized may apply to the BNQ for certification.
This certification program is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada.
Download document required for certification
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BNQ 3221-900
Ductile-Iron Pipe and Compact Fittings, and Gray-Iron or Ductile-Iron Castings for Civil Engineering Works - Certification Protocol
Tuyaux et raccords compacts en fonte ductile et pièces moulées en fonte grise ou en fonte ductile pour travaux de génie civil - Protocole de certification
Benoit Houde Program Leader Bureau de normalisation du Québec Tel.: 418-652-2238 / 1-800-386-5114, ext. 2668
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