1、BRITISH STANDARD BS 3215:1995 Specification for Reusable portable urinalsBS 3215:1995 This British Standard, having been prepared under the directionof the Health and Environment Sector Board, was published under the authority ofthe Standards Board and comesinto effect on 15 April 1995 BSI 10-1999 F
2、irst published February 1960 Second edition April 1995 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference HCC/21 Draft for comment 93/506640 DC ISBN 0 580 23779 6 Committees responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entruste
3、d to Technical Committee HCC/21, upon which the following bodies were represented: Association of Clinical Pathologists Association of Sterilizer and Disinfector Equipment Manufacturers British Glass Manufacturers Confederation British Laboratory Ware Association British Plastics Federation British
4、Surgical Trades Association Central Sterilising Club Department of Health Healthcare Sanitary Systems Association Hospital Infection Society Infection Control Nurses Association Institute of Hospital Engineering Institute of Sterile Services Management Joint Committee of Professional Nursing, Midwif
5、ery and Health Visiting Associations (England) National Health Services Queens Nursing Institute Royal College of Midwives Royal College of Nursing Royal College of Pathologists Scottish Health Services Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date CommentsBS 3215:1995 BSI 10-1999 i Contents Pag
6、e Committees responsible Inside front cover Foreword ii 1 Scope 1 2 References 1 3 Definitions 1 4 Classification 1 5 Materials 1 6 Construction and surface finish 1 7 Design (dimensions and capacity) 2 8 Performance 3 9 Cap 4 10 Handle 4 11 Marking and packaging 4 12 Information 4 Annex A (informat
7、ive) Information to be supplied by the purchaser 5 Annex B (normative) Strength tests 5 Annex C (normative) Tests for temperature stability 5 Annex D (normative) Test for cleanability 5 Figure 1 Typical features of urinals 3 Figure B.1 Diagram illustrating the location of the test load on urinals 5
8、Table 1 Test methods and requirements for materials 2 List of references Inside back coverBS 3215:1995 ii BSI 10-1999 Foreword This British Standard, which has been prepared under the direction of the Health and Environment Sector Board, supersedes BS3215:1960 which is now withdrawn. The design crit
9、eria established in the 1960 edition of BS3215 have become generally accepted such that urinals conforming to the standard are compatible with bed pan washers specified in BS2745. However, there had been criticism of the first edition of this standard because it was specific to one design and, hence
10、, in this revision the outdated design and material specification for male urinals has been replaced by performance criteria in order to allow for greater flexibility in the design and manufacture of portable urinals. The standard has also been expanded to include both male and female urinals as wel
11、l as specifying a smaller urinal for those males of small stature. The provision of a cap for a urinal has been made optional. This British Standard specifies performance and marking requirements and also specifies the surface finish as the quality of finish is of particular importance from the stan
12、dpoint of resistance to corrosion and of ease of cleaning and disinfection. The Committee preparing this standard was aware that the entry to the urinal should not damage the patients skin and this is referred to in note1 to clause6. However, no appropriate objective test procedure was available to
13、assess this quality. It has been assumed in the drafting of this standard that the tests for assessing compliance will be carried out by those who are appropriately qualified or under the supervision of experienced personnel. Product certification. Users of this British Standard are advised to consi
14、der the desirability of third party certification of product conformity with this British Standard based on testing and continuing product surveillance which may be coupled with assessment of a suppliers quality systems against the appropriate standard in the BSENISO9000 series. Enquiries as to the
15、availability of third party certification schemes are forwarded by BSI to the Association of British Certification Bodies. If a third party certification scheme does not already exist, users should consider approaching an appropriate body from the list of Association members. Alternatively, users of
16、 this British Standard may wish to consider the desirability of assessment and registration of a suppliers quality systems by a third party certification body against an appropriate standard in the BS EN ISO 9000 series. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of
17、a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pagesi andii, pages1 to6, an inside back
18、cover and a back cover. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover.BS 3215:1995 BSI 10-1999 1 1 Scope This British Standard specifies materials, construction and performance req
19、uirements for reusable portable urinals intended for use by females (type1) and males (type2). A smaller size (type3) for males is also specified. The urinals specified in this standard are intended to fit into bed pan/urinal washer-disinfectors conforming to BS2745-2. NOTEAnnex A gives details of t
20、he information that should be supplied by the purchaser to the manufacturer. 2 References 2.1 Normative references This British Standard incorporates, by reference, provisions from specific editions of other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate points in the text and
21、 the publications are listed on the inside back cover. Subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications apply to this British Standard only when incorporated in it by updating or revision. 2.2 Informative references This British Standard refers to other publications that provide
22、information or guidance. Editions of these publications current at the time of issue of this standard are listed on the inside back cover, but reference should be made to the latest editions. 3 Definitions For the purposes of this British Standard, the following definitions apply. 3.1 urinal recepta
23、cle, essentially bottle-shaped, designed to be held close to or in contact with the human body, adjacent to the genitalia, for the collection of urine only 3.2 disinfection process used to reduce the number of viable micro-organisms in a product but which may not necessarily inactivate some viruses
24、and bacterial spores 3.3 sterilization process used to render a product free from viable micro-organisms 3.4 cap removable closure used to prevent spillage from a urinal NOTEThe cap is not intended to provide a watertight seal. 3.5 bedside urinal holder device provided to prevent the overturning of
25、a urinal when placed in a vertical attitude, i.e. with its major axis approximately vertical 4 Classification Urinals shall be classified as follows: a) type 1: urinals with a minimum capacity of1000ml, intended for use by female persons; b) type 2: urinals with a minimum capacity of1000ml, intended
26、 for use by male persons; c) type 3: urinals with a minimum capacity of650ml, intended for use by male persons. 5 Materials NOTE 1In selecting materials that are liable to come into contact with a patients skin, the purchaser and the manufacturer should be aware of the need to minimize thermal shock
27、 to the patient. (See alsoAnnex A.) Materials used for the construction of any part of the urinal shall conform to the requirements given inTable 1. Expanded or cellular (foam) plastics materials shall not be used. NOTE 2The materials used should preferably be transparent or translucent in order to
28、enable users to check that the urinal is clean or full, and to enable users to visually inspect the urine contents. (See6.1, 8.5 and Annex A.) 6 Construction and surface finish NOTE 1All external surfaces of the urinal and especially the entry rim should be designed so that the unprotected skin of a
29、 user will suffer no damage. (See foreword.) NOTE 2Abrasives can significantly scratch some materials and the manufacturer should warn the purchaser when a surface is particularly vulnerable and is to be cleaned with extra care. (Seealso11.3 and clause12.) 6.1 The surface finish of the urinal, both
30、internal and external, shall present a smooth surface, free from any discontinuities and free from crevices having a radius of curvature of less than3mm. It shall be possible to visually inspect all surfaces without the aid of instruments or equipment (seenote2 to clause5). 6.2 All urinals shall hav
31、e one opening only and shall be of one-piece construction with no supplementary components that require fitting before use. NOTEThis requirement does not preclude the purchaser requesting optional extra features (seeAnnex A).BS 3215:1995 2 BSI 10-1999 Table 1 Test methods and requirements for materi
32、als 6.3 The design shall provide unobstructed access through the orifice by which all surfaces can be washed by any washer-disinfector conforming to BS2745-2:1993 (see8.5). 6.4 With type 1 urinals, any part of the surface that is intended to come into direct contact with the users skin shall be not
33、less than4mm wide or4mm thick. 6.5 If the urinal is fitted with a handle see clause10 and item e) inAnnex A, either: a) it shall be of solid construction; or b) if hollow: 1) it shall be securely sealed against the entrapment of liquid or vapour; or 2) it shall permit cleaning as specified in6.3. Th
34、e handle shall be not less than100mm long and the separation between the handle and the wall of the urinal shall be not less than25mm for at least75mm of its length. With the urinal containing water not less than60% of the maximum capacity and held by the handle for60s with the principal axis at45 5
35、 to the horizontal, the handle shall not flex by more than10% in any direction. 7 Design (dimensions and capacity) NOTE 1It is assumed that the urinals specified in this British Standard will be bottle-shaped and that at least part of the wall of the urinal will have a nominally flat area which perm
36、its the urinal to be laid down in an approximately horizontal attitude without rolling about. NOTE 2As all types of urinal may be used when supine, this should be borne in mind when considering the design. 7.1 Dimensions The overall dimensions of the urinal shall permit the urinal to fit any washer-
37、disinfector conforming to BS2745-2:1993. (See also6.3.) For a type1urinal, the orifice shall be not less than70mm at its widest and not less than40mm at its narrowest. For types2 and3 urinals, the distance across any axis of the orifice shall be not less than45mm. All radii shall be not less than3mm
38、. 7.2 Capacity 7.2.1 Nominal capacity When placed on a firm horizontal surface with its principal axis essentially vertical or when held vertical in a bedside urinal holder (if supplied), a type1 or type2 urinal shall be capable of containing not less than1 000ml of water without any overflow and wi
39、thout leakage. When placed on a firm horizontal surface with its principal axis essentially vertical or when held vertical in a bedside urinal holder (if supplied), a type3 urinal shall be capable of containing not less than650ml of water without any overflow and without leakage. 7.2.2 Tilt capacity
40、 When a type 1 or type2 urinal containing not less than950ml of water, positioned vertically as described in7.2.1 is tilted at an angle of10 from the vertical in any direction, there shall be no spillage. When a type 3 urinal containing not less than600ml of water, positioned vertically as described
41、 in7.2.1, is tilted at an angle of10 from the vertical in any direction, there shall be no spillage. Property Test method Number of samples Requirements Shore hardness BS2782-3:Method 365B Three No sample shall have a hardness of less than 73 when using a type D durometer Resistance to liquids BS390
42、0-G5 using test method 3: exposure time60min, no recovery period and using the following liquids: a) ethanol 94% (V/V) or industrial methylated spirits; b) acetone; c) glacial acetic acid,50% (V/V) in water; d) bleach (1% available chlorine); e) phenol, 2% (m/m) in water Three pieces cut from the ur
43、inal, for each test liquid In comparison with an untested sample, there shall be no blistering, pitting, softening or discolorationBS 3215:1995 BSI 10-1999 3 7.2.3 Horizontal capacity When a type 1 or type 2 urinal is placed in a horizontal attitude with the flattened side on a firm horizontal surfa
44、ce, the urinal shall be capable of containing900ml of water without any overflow and without leakage. When a type 3 urinal is placed in a horizontal attitude with the flattened side on a firm horizontal surface, the urinal shall be capable of containing550ml of water without any overflow and without
45、 leakage. 7.2.4 Horizontal tilt capacity With the urinal placed in a horizontal attitude with the flattened side on a flat horizontal surface, type1 and type2 urinals shall retain not less than550ml of water and type3 urinals shall retain not less than350ml of water when tilted at an angle of10 in a
46、ny direction. 7.3 Graduations Each urinal shall be marked with graduations at intervals of at least100ml (see note). With the urinal in a vertical attitude or free-standing with its principal axis approximately vertical, the accuracy of the graduations shall be 15% or 25ml, whichever is the greater.
47、 Each graduation shall be not less than2mm wide and not less than4mm long. Each graduation shall be not more than1mm high or1mm deep. NOTEOther graduations are not precluded. 8 Performance 8.1 Strength When tested as described inAnnex B, no dimension of the urinal shall have changed by more than3%.
48、8.2 Stability With the urinal containing water at not less than its nominal capacity (see7.2.1) and when placed in a vertical attitude on a flat horizontal surface or free-standing with its principal axis approximately vertical, the urinal shall not overturn when tilted to an angle of10 in any direc
49、tion. 8.3 Drainage When the urinal, containing not less than100ml of water, is inverted with its principal axis at an angle of110 to the horizontal, no more than1ml of water shall be retained after2min. 8.4 Temperature stability When the urinal is tested as described inAnnex C, no dimension shall have changed by more than5%. 8.5 Cleanability When the urinal is tested as described inAnnex D, there shall be no visible residues of the test soil. 8.6 Durability When the urinal containing not less than 750ml of water at a temperature of between15 C and25
