Building Systems

The engineers and experts of the Standards Institution of Israel perform a wide range of tests on building systems pursuant to the specifications of the standards.

Below is a list of systems that are tested and details of the tests.

  • Plumbing systems tests pursuant to Israeli Standard SI 1205
  • Solar systems tests
  • Gas systems tests
  • Water supply system characterization tests
  • Antenna for common reception installation test

Plumbing systems tests pursuant to Israeli Standard SI 1205

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Rainwater traps
Building vertical rainwater pipes

Water pipes inside apartments
The first visit will test the sample apartment, and an additional test will be performed on every eight housing units

Drainage and wastewater pipes inside apartment
The first visit will test the sample apartment, and an additional test will be performed on every eight housing units

Common building water supply systems
From the end of the water supply line outside the building to the apartment water pipes

Drainage system
The apartment wastewater drainage pipes that carry it to the sewage system or the pipes beneath the building

The water supply system outside the building
From the main water meter to the building entrance

Sewage system
From the main control chamber to the connection with the municipal sewer
The test will be performed in two visits

Channel and rainwater system
Non-wastewater drainage pipes outside the building
The test will be performed in two visits

Water pressure enhancement system
Pumps, storage tanks, etc.

Plumbing traps
The first visit will test the sample apartment, and an additional test will be performed on every eight housing units

Firefighting systems
Fire hydrants and interior and exterior fire taps

  • Presence of plans test
  • Products test
  • Installation of systems test
  • Compliance with plans test
  • System seal test

Solar systems tests

Deck or forced thermosolar systems test pursuant to Israeli Standard SI 579

Gas systems tests

Pursuant to Israeli Standard SI 158 and its parts

For further details:

Meir Zarfati, Building Quality Department Head
Telephone: 03-6467775, 03-6467735
Email: gimurim@sii.org.il