Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B82: Testing requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
16 July 2014 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No. 37631, 16 May 2014 
Regulation where the measure is specified
The Compulsory Specification For Hot Water Storage Tanks For Domestic Use (VC9006) 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
The rationale of the measure
This compulsory specification covers the requirements for hot water storage tanks for domestic use. It includes
fixed electrical storage water heaters; stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers or heating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and tanks used for storage of hot water only. 
Description of the measure
A.1 Application for Approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of hot water storage tank. The
application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Technical specifications and drawings compiled in sufficient detail to identify the type and
model of the hot water storage tank, method of assembly, and materials of construction.
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s where the hot water storage tank is produced;
A.1.3 Evidence of conformity including test reports by a conformity assessment body recognized
in terms of the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy issued less than 12 months before the date
of submission to the NRCS, that prove compliance with all the requirements of this compulsory
specification;
A.1.4 The markings to be applied to each type and model of hot water storage tank;
A.1.5 Information for users including instructions for use;
A.1.6 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the mandatory requirements of this compulsory specification; and
A.1.7 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation A.1.3 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
8419.1 - Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric : No    
8516.10 - Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters No    
Description
Hot water storage tanks for domestic use including fixed electrical storage water heaters; stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers or heating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and tanks used for storage of hot water only. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries