ABSTRACT
An adequate supply of drinking-quality cold water should be provided to every residential building and a drinking water tap installed within the building. The installation should be designed to prevent waste, undue consumption, misuse, contamination of general supply, be protected against corrosion and frost damage and be accessible for maintenance activities. Mains cold water supply to the site boundary is the responsibility of the water supply authority. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the building owner.
