ICC-ES AC247
Full Name
ICC-ES AC247 – Acceptance Criteria for Backwater Valves
Scope
ICC-ES AC247 outlines the acceptance criteria for backwater valves, ensuring they meet specific performance and safety standards. It covers aspects such as:
- Materials and construction: specifies acceptable materials and construction methods for backwater valves to ensure durability and resistance to corrosion.
- Performance requirements: outlines performance criteria, including flow capacity, head loss, and sealing capabilities, to ensure the valves effectively prevent backflow.
- Testing procedures: details the testing procedures for evaluating backwater valves to verify their compliance with the specified requirements.
- Installation guidelines: provides guidelines for the proper installation of backwater valves to ensure their optimal functionality.
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Keywords
backwater valve; head loss; backflow; backflow preventer; sealing; flow capacity; materials; construction methods; testing procedures; installation; performance criteria; durability; corrosion resistance; compliance; verification