Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)RegulationsRegulations Relating to Compulsory National Standards and Measures to Conserve Water15. Pressure in reticulation system |
(1) | A water services institution must design and maintain every water reticulation system installed after promulgation of these Regulations to operate below a maximum pressure of 900 kPa. |
(2) | Where water pressure in a water reticulation system could rise above 900 kPa, a water services institution must install a pressure control device to prevent the pressure at any domestic consumer connection from rising above 900 kPa. |