Sink - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:13, 22 September 2022

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	* Sanitary pipework.		* Sanitary pipework.
	* Sanitaryware.		* Sanitaryware.
		+	* Sink v basin.
	* Solid surface wash trough.		* Solid surface wash trough.
	* Types of sanitary appliances.		* Types of sanitary appliances.

Designing Buildings at 07:24, 14 September 2022

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	NB [https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/wg2/ AR5 Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, Glossary], published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines a sink as: ‘Any process, activity, or mechanism that removes a greenhouse gas, an aerosol, or a precursor of a greenhouse gas or aerosol from the atmosphere.’		NB [https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/wg2/ AR5 Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, Glossary], published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines a sink as: ‘Any process, activity, or mechanism that removes a greenhouse gas, an aerosol, or a precursor of a greenhouse gas or aerosol from the atmosphere.’
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		+	[https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ Global Warming of 1.5 ºC, Glossary], published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2018, defines a sink as: ‘A reservoir (natural or human, in soil, ocean, and plants) where a greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas is stored. Note that UNFCCC Article 1.8 refers to a sink as any process, activity or mechanism which removes a greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.’

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Designing Buildings at 07:42, 30 August 2022

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	See also: Basin.		See also: Basin.
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		+	NB [https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/wg2/ AR5 Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, Glossary], published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines a sink as: ‘Any process, activity, or mechanism that removes a greenhouse gas, an aerosol, or a precursor of a greenhouse gas or aerosol from the atmosphere.’

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Designing Buildings at 07:39, 14 January 2022

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−	According to The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency] a sink is a ‘sanitary appliance’. This term is applied to a ‘… WC, urinal, bath, shower, washbasin, sink, bidet and drinking fountain. It also includes appliances that are not connected to a water supply (e.g. composting toilet) or drain (e.g. waterless urinal).’ Sanitary appliances collect and remove water and other waste matter. They are generally grouped into two categories: soil appliances and waste water appliances. A sink is categorised as a waste water appliance.	+	According to The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency] a sink is a ‘sanitary appliance’. Sanitary appliances collect and remove water and other waste matter. They are generally grouped into two categories: soil appliances and waste water appliances. A sink is categorised as a waste water appliance. [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a sink as a type of sanitary facility.

−	Similarly, [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a sink as a type of sanitary facility, which includes: '...washbasin, sink, bath, shower, urinal, or watercloset, and in dwellings only, includes a waterless closet.'	+	Sinks and other sanitary appliances were traditionally manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). Sinks made from this material might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware, and are often white. They are also made from a wide range of other materials, including metals, acrylics, glass, enamelled cast iron, stainless steel and treated plastic.
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−	Sinks and other sanitary appliances were traditionally manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). Sinks made from this material might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware, and are often white. They are also made from a wide range of materials, including metals, acrylics, glass, enamelled cast iron, stainless steel ~~or specially~~ treated plastic.	+

	There are many different types of sinks, including: bathroom sinks, utility sinks, kitchen sinks, laboratory sinks, commercial/industrial sinks, medical/surgical sinks, wash troughs and so on.		There are many different types of sinks, including: bathroom sinks, utility sinks, kitchen sinks, laboratory sinks, commercial/industrial sinks, medical/surgical sinks, wash troughs and so on.

	Generally, sinks consist of a bowl or basin (to hold the water), taps (to control the flow of water), a drain connected to the plumbing systems (to remove the used water) and some sort of support component (possibly in the form of a cabinet, a pedestal, a countertop and so on). There are also freestanding sinks that are supported by legs.		Generally, sinks consist of a bowl or basin (to hold the water), taps (to control the flow of water), a drain connected to the plumbing systems (to remove the used water) and some sort of support component (possibly in the form of a cabinet, a pedestal, a countertop and so on). There are also freestanding sinks that are supported by legs.
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		+	See also: Basin.

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	* Approved Document G.		* Approved Document G.
		+	* Basin.
	* Bath.		* Bath.
	* Bidet.		* Bidet.

Editor at 11:44, 13 January 2022

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−	The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency] ~~suggests that the term~~ ‘sanitary appliance’ ~~means~~ a ‘… WC, urinal, bath, shower, washbasin, sink, bidet and drinking fountain. It also includes appliances that are not connected to a water supply (e.g. composting toilet) or drain (e.g. waterless urinal).’	+	According to The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency] a sink is a ‘sanitary appliance’. This term is applied to a ‘… WC, urinal, bath, shower, washbasin, sink, bidet and drinking fountain. It also includes appliances that are not connected to a water supply (e.g. composting toilet) or drain (e.g. waterless urinal).’ Sanitary appliances collect and remove water and other waste matter. They are generally grouped into two categories: soil appliances and waste water appliances. A sink is categorised as a waste water appliance.

−	~~These appliances collect and remove water and other waste matter. They are generally grouped into two categories~~: ~~soil appliances and wastewater appliances~~. A ~~bidet (either pedestal or wall hung) is categorised~~ as a ~~soil appliance~~ and ~~is used for hygienic matters~~.	+	Similarly, [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a sink as a type of sanitary facility, which includes: '...washbasin, sink, bath, shower, urinal, or watercloset, and in dwellings only, includes a waterless closet.'

−	~~Similarly, [https://www2~~.~~gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards~~, ~~Part I~~. ~~Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines as~~ a ~~type~~ of ~~sanitary facility~~, ~~which includes: '...washbasin~~, ~~sink~~, ~~bath~~, ~~shower, urinal~~, or ~~watercloset, and in dwellings only, includes a waterless closet~~.'	+	Sinks and other sanitary appliances were traditionally manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). Sinks made from this material might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware, and are often white. They are also made from a wide range of materials, including metals, acrylics, glass, enamelled cast iron, stainless steel or specially treated plastic.

−	Sinks and other sanitary appliances were traditionally manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware, and is often white. They are also made from a wide range of materials, including metals, acrylics, glass, enamelled cast iron or pressed steel, stainless steel, glass or specially treated plastic.	+	There are many different types of sinks, including: bathroom sinks, utility sinks, kitchen sinks, laboratory sinks, commercial/industrial sinks, medical/surgical sinks, wash troughs and so on.
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−	There are many different types of sinks, including: bathroom sinks, utility sinks, kitchen sinks, laboratory sinks, commercial ~~sinks,~~ industrial sinks, medical/surgical sinks, wash troughs and so on.	+

	Generally, sinks consist of a bowl or basin (to hold the water), taps (to control the flow of water), a drain connected to the plumbing systems (to remove the used water) and some sort of support component (possibly in the form of a cabinet, a pedestal, a countertop and so on). There are also freestanding sinks that are supported by legs.		Generally, sinks consist of a bowl or basin (to hold the water), taps (to control the flow of water), a drain connected to the plumbing systems (to remove the used water) and some sort of support component (possibly in the form of a cabinet, a pedestal, a countertop and so on). There are also freestanding sinks that are supported by legs.

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	* [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms]		* [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms]

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Editor at 18:07, 12 January 2022

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	Sinks and other sanitary appliances were traditionally manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware, and is often white. They are also made from a wide range of materials, including metals, acrylics, glass, enamelled cast iron or pressed steel, stainless steel, glass or specially treated plastic.		Sinks and other sanitary appliances were traditionally manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware, and is often white. They are also made from a wide range of materials, including metals, acrylics, glass, enamelled cast iron or pressed steel, stainless steel, glass or specially treated plastic.

−	There are many different types of sinks, including: bathroom sinks, utility sinks, kitchen sinks, laboratory sinks, commercial sinks, industrial sinks, medical/surgical sinks and so on.	+	There are many different types of sinks, including: bathroom sinks, utility sinks, kitchen sinks, laboratory sinks, commercial sinks, industrial sinks, medical/surgical sinks, wash troughs and so on.

	Generally, sinks consist of a bowl or basin (to hold the water), taps (to control the flow of water), a drain connected to the plumbing systems (to remove the used water) and some sort of support component (possibly in the form of a cabinet, a pedestal, a countertop and so on). There are also freestanding sinks that are supported by legs.		Generally, sinks consist of a bowl or basin (to hold the water), taps (to control the flow of water), a drain connected to the plumbing systems (to remove the used water) and some sort of support component (possibly in the form of a cabinet, a pedestal, a countertop and so on). There are also freestanding sinks that are supported by legs.
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	* Sanitary pipework.		* Sanitary pipework.
	* Sanitaryware.		* Sanitaryware.
		+	* Solid surface wash trough.
	* Types of sanitary appliances.		* Types of sanitary appliances.
	* Waste water.		* Waste water.

Editor at 18:04, 12 January 2022

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	* Approved Document G.		* Approved Document G.
		+	* Bath.
	* Bidet.		* Bidet.
	* Lavatory.		* Lavatory.

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	* Approved Document G.		* Approved Document G.
−	* Bidet	+	* Bidet.
−	* Heat sink	+
	* Lavatory.		* Lavatory.
−	* Natural carbon sink
	* Sanitary accommodation.		* Sanitary accommodation.
	* Sanitary pipework.		* Sanitary pipework.
	* Sanitaryware.		* Sanitaryware.
−	* Sink holes
	* Types of sanitary appliances.		* Types of sanitary appliances.
	* Waste water.		* Waste water.

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	= External resources =		= External resources =

−	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency].	+	* Gov.uk, [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency].
	* [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms]		* [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms]

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