1.1
This Standard covers plumbing fixtures made of stainless steel alloys and specifies requirements for
materials, construction, performance, testing, and markings.
Note: The term “corrosion-resisting steel” is also applied to stainless steel.
1.2
This Standard covers the following plumbing fixtures:
(a) bathtubs;
(b) bidets;
(c) drinking fountains and water coolers;
(d) lavatories;
(e) shower bases;
(f) urinals; and
(g) sinks:
(i) kitchen and bar sinks;
(ii) laboratory sinks;
(iii) laundry sinks;
(iv) service sinks; and
(v) utility sinks.
1.3
In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy
in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is
advised but not required; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits
of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not
include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to
separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part
of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory)
or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
1.4
SI units are the units of record in Canada. In this Standard, the yard/pound units are shown in parentheses.
The values stated in each measurement system are equivalent in application; however, each system is to be
used independently. Combining values from the two measurement systems can result in non-conformance
with this Standard.
All references to gallons are to U.S. gallons.
For information on the unit conversion criteria used in this Standard, see Annex A.
CSA B45.4-08-2008 Referenced Document
ASTM A240/A240M-08 Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications*， 2024-04-19 Update
ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities [Replaced: CABO A117.1]
UL 969-1995 UL Standard for Safety Marking and Labeling Systems Fourth Edition; Reprint with Revisions Through and Including December 12, 2006
CSA B45.4-08-2008 history
2008CSA B45.4-08-2008 Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures First Edition