What does NSF 61 9 mean?
What does NSF 61 9 mean?
What does NSF 61/9 mean? You might see “NSF 61/9” marked on your faucet. The marking is proof that the faucet complies with NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
What company makes premier faucets?
Interline Brands, Inc.
Premier is a leading brand of decorative and durable plumbing products. Premier’s product line includes high quality kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, toilets, and bath accessories. Premier is a registered trademark of Interline Brands, Inc.
What is the difference between NSF 61 and NSF 372?
NSF 372 is NOT a standard. Therefore, anything that has a full NSF 61 Certification has been certified to NSF 61 via the methods and values defined in NSF 372. Since NSF 372 actually mirrors the California AB1953 Law, it will eventually replace the language.
Is NSF 61 lead free?
certification comply with the lead-free requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). NSF/ANSI 61 also requires leachate testing to ensure products do not add lead or any other contaminants to drinking water that could cause adverse health effects. These products display the “Certified to NSF/ANSI 61” mark.
Is the UPC the same as NSF 61?
This is also backed by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and International Plumbing Code (IPC) which recognize and enforce the NSF 61 Standard in their associated codes. Both the IPC and UPC DO NOT recognize NSF 372 as a standard since it is part of the procedure to facilitate certification to NSF 61.
What does NSF 61 / 9 stand for on a faucet?
You might see ” NSF 61/9 ” marked on your faucet. This is not the model number for your faucet. The marking is proof that the faucet complies with NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
Why did NSF 61 need to be created?
Since the Act required a standard be set to determine compliance, NSF 61 was developed to provide a standard for the approval of such products to facilitate compliance. As NSF 61 has been modified over the years, a number of additional clarifications of compliant materials and methods were created.
When did NSF 61 become mandatory for plumbing systems?
You will notice that the Act which went into effect January 4, 2014 now makes it UNLAWFUL for non-compliance! Since this is a FEDERAL mandate, it is automatically enforced without the need for adoption by any local jurisdiction. This is why it became mandatory that all products be in compliance with NSF 61 in January of 2014.