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Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association
SEFA 7-2010
Recommended Practices For Fixtures
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Table of Contents
Page Page
Committee Members………………… 156 8.0 Water Faucets and Fittings……… 167

8.1 General Requirements
Forward………………………………. 157 8.1.1 Working Pressures
8.1.2 Working Temperatures
Sections 8.2 Valve Construction
8.3 Goosenecks, Spouts and Outlet Fittings
1.0 Scope ………….............................. 158 8.3.1 General Construction
8.3.2 Packings
2.0 Purpose ……….............................. 158 8.3.3 Outlets
8.4 Testing
3.0 References ………………………. 158 8.4.1 Strength Tests
8.4.1.1 Burst Strength Test
4.0 Definitions……………….............. 159 8.4.1.2 Bending Loads on Fittings
8.4.1.3 Spout Strength Test
5.0 Materials and Finishes………….. 163 8.4.2 Handle Security Test
5.1 Materials Used in Laboratory Fittings 8.4.3 Valve Operating Test
5.2 Finishes for Laboratory Service 8.4.4 Life Tests
Fixtures and Safety Equipment 8.4.4.1 Life Tests for Valves
5.2.1 Finish Types 8.4.4.2 Life Test for Goosenecks
5.2.2 Chrome Plated Finishes and Spouts
5.2.2.1 Description of Chrome 8.4.5 High Temperature Extreme Test.
Plated Finishes 8.4.6 Intermittent Shock Test
5.2.2.2 Performance Tests for
Chrome Plated Finishes. 9.0 Fittings for Natural Gas, Air,
5.2.3 Corrosion Resistant Finishes Vacuum, Special Gases and
5.2.3.1 Description of Corrosion Steam Services……….…………… 170
Resistant Finishes 9.1 Valve Types, Applications
5.2.3.2 Performance Tests for 9.1.1 Ground Key Cock Valves
Corrosion Resistant 9.1.2 Laboratory Ball Valves
Finishes.
9.1.3 Needle Valves
9.1.4 Steam Valve
6.0 Color Coding……………….……. 165
9.2 Valves for Burning Gases
9.2.1 Valve
7.0 General Requirements for
9.2.2 Certification
Laboratory Service Fittings…….. 166
9.3 Mounting Fittings
7.1 Workmanship
9.4 Valves and Pressure Regulators
7.2 Handling for High Purity Gases
7.3 Installation 9.4.1 General
7.3.1 Fitting Design 9.4.2 Valves and Pressure Regulators
7.3.2 Field Installation for 5.0 Gasses
7.4 Threads and other Connections 9.4.3 Valves and Pressure Regulators
7.4.1 Pipe Threads for 6.0 Gasses
7.4.2 Inlets for Sink Fittings
7.4.3 Solder Connections 10.0 Valves and Outlets for Use in
7.5 Marking Fume Hoods…………………….. 172
7.5.1 Product Marking 10.1 Valve Types
7.5.2 Packaging 10.1.1 Rod-Type Valves
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10.1.2 Panel Mounted Valves

10.2 Valve Construction
10.3 Outlet Fittings
10.3.1 General Construction
10.3.2 Corrosion Resistance
10.3.3 Color Coding
10.4 Vacuum Breakers for Use on
Fume Hoods
10.5 Installation
11.0 Faucets for Purified Water…….. 173

11.1 General
11.2 Fitting Materials and Construction
12.0 Backflow Prevention……….…… 174

12.1 General
13.0 Fittings for ADA Compliance….. 175
14.0 Vandal-Resistant Fittings………. 175

14.1 Resistance to Physical Abuse
14.2 Protection of Supply Lines
14.3 Maintenance
15.0 Electrical Fittings………….......... 175
16.0 Emergency Eye Wash……..……. 176

and Shower Equipment
16.1 General Requirements
16.2 Materials and Finishes
Appendix……………………………… 176

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SEFA 7 Committee Members
Steve Kersten, Committee Chair..……………….. Water Saver Faucet Co.
Larry Himmelblau ………………………………..… Chicago Faucet Co.
Stan Tracz ………………………………………...… Scientific Plastics
Peter Kearns ………………………………………… Water Saver Faucet Co.
Michael Straughn ………………………………….... Water Saver Faucet Co.

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Forward
SEFA Profile
The Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) is an international trade association com-
prised of manufacturers of laboratory furniture, casework, fume hoods and members of the design and
installation professions. The Association was founded to promote this rapidly expanding industry and
improve the quality, safety and timely completion of laboratory facilities in accordance with customer
requirements.
SEFA Recommended Practices
SEFA and its committees are active in the development and promotion of Recommended Practices hav-
ing domestic and international applications. Recommended Practices are developed by the association
taking into account the work of other standard-writing organizations. Liaison is also maintained with
government agencies in the development of their specifications.
SEFA’s Recommended Practices are developed in and for the public interest. These practices are de-
signed to promote a better understanding between designers, architects, manufacturers, purchasers, and
end-users and to assist the purchaser in selecting and specifying the proper product to meet the user’s
particular needs. SEFA’s Recommended Practices are periodically updated. The Recommended Prac-
tices are numbered to include an annual suffix which reflects the year that they were updated. SEFA
encourages architects to specify these Recommended Practices as follows: “SEFA 7-2010”.
SEFA Glossary of Terms
SEFA has developed a Glossary of Terms (SEFA 4-2010) for the purpose of promoting a greater under-
standing between designers, architects, manufacturers, purchasers and end users. The terms defined by
SEFA are frequently used in contracts and other documents, which attempt to define the products to be
furnished or the work involved. The Association has approved this Glossary in an effort to provide uni-
formity among those who use these terms. Where a specific Recommended Practice contains definitions
which differ from those in the Glossary of Terms, then the definitions in the specific Recommended
Practice should be used.
SEFA encourages all interested parties to submit additional terms or to suggest any changes to those
terms already defined by the Association. The definitions should be used to help resolve any disputes
that may arise or to incorporate the applicable terms in any contract or related documents.
SEFA Disclaimer
SEFA uses its best effort to promulgate Recommended Practices for the benefit of the public in light of
available information and accepted industry practices. SEFA does not guarantee, certify, or assure the
safety or performance of any products, components, or systems tested, installed, or operated in accor-
dance with SEFA Recommended Practices or that any tests conducted under its Recommended Practices
will be non-hazardous or free from risk. SEFA encourages the use of third party independent testing
where appropriate.

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1.0 Scope Water Tube”, ASTM B88-03
These Recommended Practices apply to (i) “Standard Specification for Aluminum and
laboratory service fittings and fixtures, includ- Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire”, ASTM
ing faucets, valves and related products, and B211-03
(ii) safety equipment, consisting of emergency
eye washes, emergency showers and related “Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy
products. Sand Castings”, ASTM B26 / B26M-03
2.0 Purpose “Standard Specification for Electrodeposited

Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chro-
SEFA has developed and made available these mium and Nickel Plus Chromium”, ASTM
Recommended Practices as a guide for regula- B456-03
tory agencies, architects, engineers, consult-
ants, specification writers, contractors, manu- “Standard Specification for Qualitative Adhe-
facturers and dealers of laboratory furniture, sion Testing of Metallic Coatings”, ASTM
installers, facilities managers and users who B571-97 (2003)
specify, recommend for purchase, install and/or
use laboratory service fittings and safety equip- “Standard Test Method for Chipping Resis-
ment. It is intended to provide the laboratory tance of Coatings”, ASTM D3170-03
community with the most suitable products for
dependable performance and safe sanitary in- “Standard Test Method for Mandrel Bend Test
stallations. Specific construction features of the of Attached Organic Coatings”, ASTM D522-
products covered by these Recommended Prac- 93a (2001)
tices have not been considered.
“Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhe-
3.0 References sion by Tape Test”, ASTM D3359-02
“Plumbing Fixture Fittings”, ASME A112.18.1 “Standard Test Method for Effect of Household
-2005 Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic
Finishes”, ASTM D1308-02
“Standard Specification for Copper Alloys
in Ingot Form”, ASTM B30-04 “Standard Guide for Testing Coating Powders
and Powder Coatings”, ASTM D3451-01
“Standard Specification for Copper and Copper
Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes”, ASTM “Standard Specification for Polypropylene In-
B124 / B124M-04 jection and Extrusion Materials”, ASTM
D4101
“Standard Specification for Seamless Brass
Tube”, ASTM B135-02 “Manually Operated Gas Valves for Appli-
ances, Appliance Connector Valves and Hose
“Standard Specification for Seamless Red End Valves”, ANSI Z21.15-1997 / CGA 9.1-
Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes”, ASTM B43-98 M97
(2004)
“Performance Requirements for Atmospheric
“Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Type Vacuum Breakers”, ASSE 1001-2002
Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Ma-
chines”, ASTM B16 / B16M-05 “Performance Requirements for Laboratory
Faucet Backflow Preventers”, ASSE 1035-
“Standard Specification for Seamless Copper 2002

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ling water or gases. The valve operates by
Powder Coating – The Complete Finisher’s means of a spherical “ball” that is positioned
Handbook, The Powder Coating Institute – between two seals that are within a body hous-
1999 ing and press against the ball to form a water-
tight or gastight seal. Rotation of the ball 90
“Uniform Plumbing Code”, IAPMO/ANSI degrees opens and closes the valve.
UPC 1-2003
Celcon® An acetyl copolymer.
4. 0 Definitions
Check Valve A valve that permits flow in one
Accessory A component that can, at the dis- direction only. The valve is designed to close
cretion of the user, be readily added, removed, automatically to retard or obstruct the flow in a
or replaced, and that, when removed, will not reverse direction.
prevent the fitting from fulfilling its primary
function. Includes outlet fittings such as ser- Cold Water For test purposes, water at a tem-
rated hose ends, aerators and aspirators. perature of 40°F to 70°F (5°C to 21°C).
Air Gap The unobstructed vertical distance Combination Fitting or Faucet A supply fit-
through the free atmosphere between the low- ting with more than one supply inlet delivering
est opening from any pipe or faucet supplying a mixture of hot and cold water through a sin-
water to a tank, plumbing fixture or other de- gle spout. May also be referred to as a “mixing
vice and the mounting surface of the fitting. faucet.”
Aerator A type of outlet fitting that is de- Critical Level The level at which polluted
signed to deliver a mixture of air and water. water, entering through an outlet of the supply
An aerator may incorporate an internal flow fitting, will flow back to the supply lines by
control to deliver water at a specific rate gravity and/or any pressure below atmospheric
(usually specified in gallons or liters per min- in the supply line when the water control valve
ute). is wide or fully open.
Angle Pattern Valve A valve that has its inlet Deck Mounted Fitting A fitting that mounts
port and outlet port at 90° to each other, with on a horizontal surface.
the operating stem at 180° to the inlet port.
Diaphragm or Bellows Valve A type of valve
Aspirator A type of outlet fitting that, when that utilizes a diaphragm or bellows to separate
water is passed through it, develops a vacuum the operating components of the valve (such as
through a side port. Also referred to as a “filter the valve stem and bonnet) from the areas
pump”. through which the gas flows through the valve.
The purpose of this type of valve is to prevent
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker A device permeation of atmospheric impurities into the
containing a float check, a check seat and an air gas flowing through the valve. These valves
inlet port. The flow of water into the body are sometimes also referred to as “packless”
causes the float to close against the air inlet valves.
port. When the flow of water stops, the float
falls and forms a check valve against back si- Effective Waterway (Opening) The minimum
phonage and at the same time opens the air cross-sectional area at the point of water supply
inlet port to allow air to enter and relieve the discharge, measured or expressed in terms of
vacuum. (i) the diameter of a circle, or (ii) if the opening
is not circular, the diameter of a circle of
Ball Valve A type of valve used for control- equivalent cross-section area.

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Fitting A device designed to control and/or Gas Purity The purity of a gas is a function of
guide the flow of water, gases, vacuum or the quantity of impurities present in a sample
steam. Also referred to as a “service fitting”. of the gas. A gas that is 99.999% pure
has .001% impurities in it. A gas that is
Faucet A device designed to control and/or 99.998% pure has .002% impurities in it.
guide the flow of water. A faucet generally
incorporates some type of gooseneck or spout. Gas purity may also be designated by a two
digit code. The first digit of the code repre-
Fixture In the plumbing industry, a fixture sents the “number of nines” in the percentage
refers to a sink or receptacle that receives water value designating the purity of the gas and the
or water-borne wastes and discharges into a second digit indicates the last decimal digit, if
drainage system. However, in the laboratory it is smaller than “nine”. For example, a gas
field, the term “fixture” has been used to de- that is 99.999% pure is referred to as being a
scribe a fitting or service fitting. Also referred “5.0” gas. A gas that is 99.998% pure is re-
to as a “laboratory fixture”, “service fixture” or ferred to as being a “4.8” gas.
“laboratory service fixture.”
Ground Key Cock A type of valve used for
Flange A type of mounting fitting generally controlling low pressure gases. The valve op-
used to hold a valve perpendicular to a wall or erates by means of a tapered cylindrical plug
other vertical surface. May also be referred to that fits into a matching tapered bore in the
as a “panel flange.” valve body. The tapered plug is ground and
lapped and held in the valve body under con-
Flood Level Rim The top edge of a receptor tinuous pressure to form a gastight seal in the
over which water would overflow. valve body. Rotation of the tapered plug 90
degrees opens and closes the valve.
Foot Operated Valve A valve for water ser-
vice that is operated by the user’s foot. The Gooseneck A component of a faucet, usually
valve may be either single or mixing and may fabricated of pipe or tubing and usually in the
be mounted on the floor, a ledge or a wall. shape of the letter U, whose function is to di-
Also referred to as a “pedal valve.” rect the flow of water into a sink or receptor.
Goosenecks may be of the rigid, swing or con-
Front Loaded Remote Control Valve A vertible rigid/swing type and may incorporate a
valve for use on a fume hood that is installed vacuum breaker.
on the front face or post of the fume hood. The
valve is usually designed so that the working High Purity Gases Any gas that has a level of
components of the valve are accessible from purity or chemical composition that is certified
the front exterior face of the hood. Also re- as high purity by the gas manufacturer. For
ferred to as a “panel mounted remote control purposes of these Recommended Practices,
valve.” high purity gases are gases with a certified pu-
rity level of 5.0 or greater (see definition of
Fuel Gas A gas that can be burned to supply “gas purity” above).
heat. In laboratory applications, fuel gas gen-
erally refers to natural gas. Index Button An indicator fitted into the top
surface of the handle of a fitting that serves to
Gas In laboratory applications, may refer to identify the media or service being supplied by
either fuel gas or to other substances in a gase- the fitting. For standards for color coding and
ous state, such as nitrogen, helium, argon and symbols of services, refer to Section 6.
oxygen. These latter gases may also be re-
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fittings or outlets are mounted in parallel, rela- both ends.
tively close together. On a typical manifold,
one end is connected to a supply and the other Outlet Fitting An accessory that is installed in
end is plugged. the outlet end of a fitting.
Manual Control A type of valve mechanism Pedestal See Turret Base.

wherein, once the valve is opened, the valve
remains open until it is manually closed. Also Polyethylene (PE) A plastic polymer of ethyl-
referred to as “compression control.” ene.
May When used, indicates an alternate re- Polypropylene (PP) Any of various thermo-
quirement or option. plastic plastics that are polymers of propylene.
Mixing Valve, Faucet or Fitting A valve or Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) A water insoluble,
faucet designed to mix hot and cold water by thermoplastic material derived by the polym-
means of automatic or manual regulation. erization of vinyl chloride.
Mixing Valve, Single Control A fitting with a Polyvinylidene Flouride (PVDF) A fluoro-
single handle or control that shall serve to turn polymer that is chemically resistant to most
water on and off, and to change volume and acids, bases and organic solvents.
temperature by means of a single handle.
Potable Water Water that is satisfactory for
Monel An alloy of approximately 67% nickel, drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes, and
28% copper and 5% other elements that is meets the requirements of the health authority
made by direct reduction from ore in which the having jurisdiction.
constituent metals occur in these proportions.
Pressure Gauge An instrument that measures
Mounting Fitting A fitting used to install or and indicates the pressure of a liquid or gas.
mount a valve on a horizontal or vertical sur-
face. Examples of mounting fittings include Pressure Regulator A device that regulates
turret bases, panel flanges and wye fittings. the pressure of a liquid or gas that is delivered
through it.
Mounting Shank A threaded length of pipe
used for securing a fitting to a horizontal or Push/Turn Valve A type of valve that has a
vertical surface and to supply water, gas or handle that locks in the closed position and
other media to the fitting. The pipe should be must be pushed down to permit the handle to
machined with a taper pipe thread to connect to rotate to open the valve. The internal construc-
the fitting, a straight pipe thread for a locknut tion of the valve shall incorporate rotating ce-
and either a straight or taper pipe thread to con- ramic discs or other type of valve mechanism
nect to the supply line. The mounting shank suitable for the intended use. Push/turn valves
should be supplied by the manufacturer with a are generally used for natural and other burning
locknut and lockwasher. Also referred to as a gases.
“supply nipple” or “tank nipple.”
Quick Connect A fitting consisting of a body
Needle Valve A type of valve in which an ori- and a plug that interlock together to form a wa-
fice is opened or closed by means of a needle tertight or gastight connection. The body and
or cone that is moved into or withdrawn from plug may each have an internal valve to shut
it. off the supply line when the two components
are disconnected. The body and plug may also
Nipple A short piece of pipe that is threaded at be keyed to form a matched set. Also referred

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to as a “quick disconnect.”
Service The supplying of utilities such as wa-
Remote Control Valve A type of valve for ter, air, gas, vacuum and steam as required in a
use in a fume hood, where the handle of the laboratory. “Service” or “media” also refers to
valve is located on the outside of the hood the specific liquid or gas that is delivered by a
(generally on the front face or post of the hood particular fitting.
or underneath the hood). A remote control
valve is usually connected to an outlet fitting Service Fitting Any device that controls and/
that is installed within the interior of the fume or guides the flow of a service in a laboratory.
hood. A remote control valve can be either a
rod-type valve or a front loaded valve (see defi- Shall Where used, indicates a mandatory re-
nitions). quirement.
Renewable Unit A cartridge or unit that con- Single Valve, Faucet or Fitting When used
tains all of the working components of a valve with reference to a water fitting, a fitting that
and can be removed from the fitting body and delivers either cold, hot or tempered water
replaced without disturbing the fitting body. only, without the capability of mixing the wa-
Also referred to as a “replaceable unit.” ter.
Rod-Type Remote Control Valve A type of Significant Surface An exposed surface that,
remote control valve where the valve is if marred, would detract from the appearance
mounted within the side wall or underneath the of the fitting.
fume hood. The valve is fitted with an exten-
sion rod that projects from the valve through Standard Tools Tools, such as a screwdriver,
the face of the hood or through the apron un- key wrench, flat jawed wrench, strap wrench
derneath the hood and a handle is mounted on and pliers, which are normally carried by
the end of the rod. plumbers for the installation and maintenance
of plumbing.
Seat The surface around or within an orifice in
a faucet or valve through which water or gas Straight Pattern Valve A valve that has its
flows and against which a closing member, inlet port and outlet port at 180° to each other,
such as a disc or washer, is pressed or seated to with the operating stem at 90° to the inlet port.
terminate the flow. Also referred to as a “valve
seat.” A “renewable seat” is a seat that is sepa- Turret or Turret Base A type of mounting
rate from the valve body and can be removed fitting, usually cylindrical in shape, used to
and replaced, either with or without a tool. install one or more fittings on a horizontal or
vertical surface. The fittings are held parallel
Seat Disc A disc or washer that, when com- to the surface on which the turret base is in-
pressed against a seat, provides a watertight or stalled.
gastight seal. Also referred to as a “valve disc”
or “bib washer”. Vacuum Breaker A device to prevent the
creation or formation of a vacuum in a piping
Self-Closing Control A type of valve mecha- system by admitting air at atmospheric pres-
nism that closes automatically when the handle sure. A vacuum breaker is used to prevent
is released. back siphonage. A vacuum breaker used on a
laboratory faucet may be either an atmospheric
Serrated Hose End An outlet fitting that has vacuum breaker (as defined above) or a labora-
graduated serrations that will accommodate tory faucet vacuum breaker having two inde-
hose or tubing. Also referred to as a “serrated pendent acting check valves.
nozzle” or “serrated tip.”

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Valve A device or fitting by which flow may pipe in standard sizes shall conform to ASTM
be started, stopped or regulated by a movable Specification B43-74, having a nominal com-
part that opens or obstructs one or more pas- position of 84 to 86% copper.
sages.
Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar & Shapes for
Water The liquid that descends from the Use in Screw Machines. Components fabri-
clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes and seas, cated of free-cutting brass rod, bar and shapes
and is a major constituent of all living matter for use in screw machines shall conform to
and that is an odorless, tasteless, very slightly ASTM Specification B16-74, having a nominal
compressible liquid oxide of hydrogen which composition of 60 to 63% copper.
appears bluish in thick layers, freezes at 0 C
and boils at 100 C, has a maximum density at 4 Aluminum Castings. Aluminum castings
C and a high specific heat, is feebly ionized to shall conform to ASTM Specification B26-74,
hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, and is a poor con- Alloy No. SG70A, having a chemical composi-
ductor of electricity and a good solvent. tion of 0.25% maximum copper, 0.6% maxi-
mum iron, 6.5% to 7.5% range silicon, 0.35%
Wrist Blade Handle A handle that permits the maximum manganese, 0.20% to 0.40% range
control of a faucet with the wrist or forearm. magnesium, 0.35% maximum zinc, 0.25%
maximum titanium, 0.15% maximum total
Wye Fitting A type of mounting fitting that is other, and balance aluminum.
similar to a panel flange except with two out-
lets. Aluminum Rod, Bar, Tube and Shapes. All
components fabricated of aluminum rod, bar,
5.0 Materials and Finishes tube, and shapes shall conform to ASTM
Specification B211-74, Alloy No. 6061-T6,
5.1 Materials Used in Laboratory having a nominal composition of 1.0% magne-
Fittings sium, 0.6% silicon, 0.25% chromium, 0.25%
copper, and balance aluminum.
All materials used in laboratory service fittings
shall be of the highest quality, shall be suitable Polypropylene. All components fabricated of
for the intended use and shall meet or exceed polypropylene shall be non-pigmented and
the applicable standards listed below: conform to ASTM Specification D4104.
Brass Castings. Red brass castings shall be 5.2 Finishes for Laboratory Service
made of commercial red brass alloy conform- Fixtures and Safety Equipment
ing to ASTM Specification B30-04, C/Metal
alloy, having a nominal composition of 81% 5.2.1 Finish Types
copper.
The finish on laboratory service fittings and
Brass Forgings. Brass forgings shall conform safety equipment shall be categorized as either
to ASTM Specification B124-74, Alloy No. a (i) chrome plated finish, or (ii) a corrosion
377, having a nominal composition of 59% resistant coated finish. Other types of finishes
copper. are not recommended for use in a laboratory
environment.
Seamless Brass Tube. Seamless brass tubing
shall conform to ASTM Specification B135-74,
Alloy No. 280, having a nominal composition
of 60% copper.
Seamless Red Brass Pipe. Seamless red brass

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5.2.2 Chrome Plated Finishes 5.2.3.2 Performance Tests for

Corrosion Resistant Finishes
5.2.2.1 Description of Chrome Plated
Finishes Corrosion resistant finishes shall meet the fol-
lowing tests:
Chrome plated finishes shall consist of either
(i) a layer of chromium applied over a layer of a. Fume Test.
nickel applied over a layer of copper that is
applied over all exposed surfaces of the com- Prepare samples of fittings having the corro-
ponents of the fitting itself, or (ii) a layer of sion resistant finish to be tested. Suspend sam-
chromium applied over a layer of nickel that is ples in a container at least 6 cubic feet capacity,
applied over all exposed surfaces of the com- approximately 12" above open beakers, each
ponents of the fitting itself. Chrome plated containing 100 cc of 70% nitric acid, 94% sul-
finishes shall be applied in conformance with furic acid and 35% hydrochloric acid, respec-
“Standard Specifications for Electrodeposited tively. After exposure to the fumes from these
Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chro- reagents for 150 hours, the finish shall show no
mium and Nickel Plus Chromium”, ASTM discoloration, disintegration or other effects.
B456-03. Finishes shall meet the requirements
for Service Condition No. SC 4 (Very Severe b. Direct Application Test
Service) for nickel plus chromium coatings on
copper or copper alloys. Prepare samples of flat brass panels with the
corrosion resistant finish to be tested. The test
5.2.2.2 Performance Tests for Chrome shall consist of direct application of the re-
Plated Finishes agents listed below.
Chrome plated finishes shall meet the require- Test Method A — For volatile chemicals,
ments for adhesion as specified in “Standard chemical spot tests shall be made by placing a
Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of cotton ball saturated with the reagent on the
Metallic Coatings”, ASTM B571-97. The ap- surface to be tested and covering with an in-
plicable tests shall be the (i) burnishing test, (ii) verted two-ounce wide mouth bottle to retard
chisel-knife test, (iii) file test, and (iv) peel test. evaporation.
5.2.3 Corrosion Resistant Finishes Test Method B — For nonvolatile chemicals,

chemical spot tests shall be made by applying
5.2.3.1 Description of Corrosion five (5) drops of each reagent to the surface to
Resistant Finishes be tested and covering with a 1 1/4" diameter
watch glass (concave side down) to confine the
Corrosion resistant finishes shall be an organic reagent.
coated finish applied to all exposed surfaces of
the fitting. The finish may be either colored or All spot tests shall be conducted in such a man-
clear. Coating material shall be either epoxy, ner that the test surface is kept wet throughout
epoxy/polyester hybrid, or polyester. Corro- the entire test period and at a temperature of
sion resistant finish can be applied as either a 77° F ±3° F. For both methods, leave the re-
wet finish or a dry, powder coated finish. In agents on the panel for a period of one hour. At
either case, following application of the coating the end of the test period, (i) the reagents shall
material, the fitting shall be baked to cure the be flushed from the surface with water, (ii) the
coating material. . surface shall be scrubbed with a soft bristle
brush under running water, and (iii) the surface
shall be rinsed and dried. Immediately prior to
evaluation, 16 to 24 hours after the reagents are

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removed, the test surface shall be scrubbed Test Test
with a damp towel and dried. No. Chemical Reagent Method
Test Test 46. Toluene A
No. Chemical Reagent Method 47. Trichloroethylene A
1. Acetate, Amyl A 48. Xylene A
2. Acetate, Ethyl A 49. Zinc Chloride, Saturated B
3. Acetic Acid, 98% B
4. Acetone A
5. Acid Dichromate, 5% B Note: Where concentrations are indicated,
6. Alcohol, Butyl A percentages are by weight
7. Alcohol, Ethyl A
8. Alcohol, Methyl A Test Evaluation: Evaluation of test results
9. Ammonium Hydroxide, 28% B shall be based on the following rating system:
10. Benzene A
11. Carbon Tetrachloride A Level 0 – No detectable change.
12. Chloroform A Level 1 – Slight change in color or gloss.
13. Chromic Acid, 60% B Level 2 – Slight surface etching or severe
14. Cresol A staining.
15. Dichloroacetic Acid A Level 3 – Pitting, cratering, swelling, or
16. Dimethylformamide A erosion of coating. Obvious and
17. Dioxane A significant deterioration.
18. Ethyl Ether A
Acceptance Level: Results will vary from
19. Formaldehyde, 37% A
manufacturer to manufacturer. Corrosion resis-
20. Formic Acid, 90% B
tant finishes should result in no more than four
21. Furfural A Level 3 conditions. Suitability for a given ap-
22. Gasoline A plication is dependent upon the chemicals used
23. Hydrofluoric Acid, 37% B in a given laboratory.
24. Hydrofluoric Acid, 48% B
25. Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% B
c. Adhesion Test
26. Iodine, Tincture of B
27. Methyl Ethyl Ketone A
28. Methylene Chloride A Corrosion resistant finishes shall meet the stan-
29. Mono Chlorobenzene A dards set forth in “Standard Test Methods for
30. Naphthalene A Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test”, ASTM
31. Nitric Acid, 20% B D3359-02, “Standard Test Method for Mandrel
32. Nitric Acid, 30% B Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings”,
33. Nitric Acid, 70% B ASTM D522-93a and “Standard Test Method
34. Phenol, 90% A for Chipping Resistance of Coatings”, ASTM
35. Phosphoric Acid, 85% B
D3170-03.
36. Silver Nitrate Saturated B
6.0 Color Coding
37. Sodium Hydroxide 10% B
38. Sodium Hydroxide 20% B
The handle of each laboratory fitting (except
39. Sodium Hydroxide 40% B pressure regulators) shall be marked to indicate
40. Sodium Hydroxide Flake B the particular liquid or gas that is delivered by
41. Sodium Sulfide Saturated B or through such fitting. The handle or the in-
42. Sulfuric Acid, 33% B dex button fastened to the handle shall be color
43. Sulfuric Acid, 77% B coded, and the index button shall be marked
44. Sulfuric Acid 96% B with a symbol to designate the service. Letters
45. Sulfuric Acid, 77% & Nitric B used to designate the service or symbol shall be
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legible and easy to read. Symbols shall be in ter of the flange or cover plate shall not be less
accordance with the list below: than 1 1/2 inches.
7.0 General Requirements for e. Means shall be provided to securely mount

Laboratory Service Fittings the fitting to withstand loading normally en-
countered in service.
7.1 Workmanship
7.3.2 Field Installation
Laboratory service fixtures shall be of superior
workmanship. Working parts shall be uniform The installer responsible for the installation of
and shall have smooth, even machining free of laboratory service fittings shall follow good
burrs, rough edges and ragged threads. plumbing practice. Installers shall, in particu-
lar:
7.2 Handling
a. Thoroughly clean and flush supply lines
Fittings and components shall withstand nor- prior to installing fittings, as pipe shavings,
mal handling and installation without damage scale and other debris can be carried through a
or distortion of any part. Where special han- pipe and into a faucet or valve when the
dling of a fitting is required, appropriate in- plumbing system is activated. Such foreign
structions shall either be attached to the fitting matter can damage valve components and in-
or packaged therewith. terfere with the proper operation of the fitting.
7.3 Installation b. Secure the fitting to a counter top or wall

using the locknut and lock washer provided by
7.3.1 Fitting Design the manufacturer. Tighten the locknut suffi-
ciently to secure the fitting to the counter or
Fittings shall be designed to readily facilitate wall, but care shall be taken not to over-tighten.
field installation, as follows:
c. Observe the manufacturer’s recommended
a. All fittings shall be provided with suitable test and working pressures for fittings. Testing
means to connect to a type of supply line in or using a fitting at pressure for which it is not
common use in laboratories. designed can result in leakage or failure.
b. The fitting manufacturer shall design its d. Clean fittings using a soft cloth and soapy
fittings or shall otherwise provide that fittings water. Use of abrasives, detergents or other
may be installed and connected without mar- cleaners can damage the finish on a fitting.
ring the finish or otherwise damaging the fit- Solvents shall not be used in or near a fitting,
ting or the surface on which it is to be as solvents can dissolve lubricants used in the
mounted. valve mechanism of a fitting.
c. Deck mounted fittings shall be furnished 7.4 Threads and Other Connections
with mounting shanks with sufficient length to
be mounted on counter tops up to 1 1/2 inches 7.4.1 Pipe Threads
thick. The diameter of the base of the fitting,
flange or cover plate shall not be less than 1 1/2 a. Taper pipe threads on inlets and field assem-
inches. bled joints shall conform to ASME B1.20.1.
d. Panel mounted combination hot and cold b. Threaded connections having IPS threads
water faucets shall be furnished with union shall be tested with a torque wrench to apply
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evidence of cracking or separation. Distortion perature rating of at least 176 F (80 C).
or failure of any component part of the assem-
bly shall constitute a failure of the assembly. 7.5.2 Packaging
Torque measurements shall be made with
torque wrenches having a maximum allowable The package shall be marked with the manu-
inaccuracy of 3% of the full scale reading. facturer’s name and model number, or in the
case of private labeling, the name of the cus-
Thread Assembling Torques: tomer or trademark for whom the fitting was
manufactured.
Fitting Size (IPS) Torque, Ft-Lb (N-m)
3/8 32 (43) 8.0 Water Faucets and Fittings
½ 45 (61)
¾ 65 (88) 8.1 General Requirements
1 95 (129)
8.1.1 Working Pressures
7.4.2 Inlets for Sink Fittings
All faucets and fittings for water service shall
Shank lengths of deck mounted fittings shall be be designed to function at water working gauge
at least 1 ¾ inches (45 mm). pressures between 20 PSI (140 kPa) and 125
PSI (860 kPa), and for intermittent shock gauge
7.4.3 Solder Connections pressures up to 180 PSI (1,240 kPa).
The dimensions of solder joint end for connec- 8.1.2 Working Temperatures
tion to copper tube or copper tube fittings, ex-
cept factory assembled parts, shall conform All faucets and fittings for water service shall
with respect to length and diameter of the joint be designed to function at supply temperatures
section to the dimensions given in ASME from 40 F (4C) to 150 F (66 C) and shall with-
B16.18 or ASME B16.22. stand 180 F (82 C) for 0.5 hours without failure
of the pressure envelope.
7.5 Marking
8.2 Valve Construction
7.5.1 Product Marking
a. All faucets and fittings for water service
a. Each fitting shall bear permanent legible shall be designed to have either (i) a renewable
markings to identify the manufacturer. This unit or cartridge containing all working compo-
marking shall be the trade name, trademark, or nents subject to wear, or (ii) renewable work-
other mark known to identify the manufacturer ing components, including seat, seat disc and
or in the case of private labeling, the name of seals. After installation of the faucet or fitting,
the customer or trademark for whom the fitting all wearing parts shall be capable of being re-
was manufactured. Such marking shall be lo- placed and such replacement shall be able to be
cated where it can be seen after installation. accomplished without removing the body from
This marking shall be by means of either a per- the piping or disconnecting the fitting from the
manent mark or a permanent label on the prod- supply pipe or surface on which it is installed.
uct.
b. Joints which may have to be taken apart to
b. Permanent labels shall comply with the per- replace worn parts after the fitting is installed
formance requirements of UL 969. Labels shall be designed so that they may be disassem-
shall comply with the requirements for indoor bled and reassembled without damaging or
use where exposed to high humidity or occa- marring a significant surface of the fitting or a
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stalled.
8.3.3 Outlets
c. The seat disc arrangement shall be made so
that it will neither vibrate nor loosen in service a. The outlet of all goosenecks and spouts shall
and so that it can be replaced. have a 3/8 inch NPS or NPT female thread or
be so designed as to accommodate an adapter
d. Packings shall be of such design and quality with a 3/8 inch NPS or NPT female thread.
as to ensure leak-proof joints and be capable of
providing satisfactory field service. b. All outlet fittings and accessories, such as
serrated hose ends, aerators and aspirators,
8.3 Goosenecks, Spouts and Outlet shall have a 3/8 inch NPS or NPT male thread
Fittings or be so designed as to accommodate an
adapter with a 3/8 inch NPS or NPT male
8.3.1 General Construction thread.
Goosenecks and spouts shall be one of the fol- 8.4 Testing

lowing types:
8.4.1 Strength Tests
a. Rigid Construction. Goosenecks and spouts
may be rigid (i.e. non-moveable) type. Rigid 8.4.1.1 Burst Strength Test
goosenecks shall thread directly into the faucet
body and shall be constructed so as to be im- Fittings shall withstand a hydrostatic gauge
mobile in ordinary use. Rigid goosenecks are pressure of 500 PSI (3,445 kPa) for two (2)
typically used at cup sink locations. minutes. The pressure shall be applied (i) for
one (1) minute to the inlet with the valve(s)
b. Swing Construction. Goosenecks and spouts closed, and (ii) for one (1) minute to the inlet
may be swing or swivel type. Swing goose- with the outlet blocked and the valve open.
necks and spouts shall be able to swivel around The fitting shall not show any permanent dis-
the faucet body. Swing goosenecks are typi- tortion or failure of the pressure envelope.
cally used at laboratory sinks.
8.4.1.2 Bending Loads on Fittings
c. Rigid/Swing or Convertible Construction.
Goosenecks and spouts may be rigid/swing or No cross section of a rigid waterway on the
convertible construction. Goosenecks shall be pressure side of a faucet or fitting shall be dam-
capable of being either rigid or swing, and may aged when tested in accordance with the fol-
be converted in the field from rigid to swing lowing test. A force shall be applied not closer
and vice versa. to the cross-section being tested than twice the
major diameter of that section. The bending
8.3.2 Packings moment shall be as specified below. This re-
quirement shall not apply to waterways through
Packings shall be of such design and quality as a solder joint or equivalent.
to ensure leak-proof joints and be capable of
providing satisfactory field service. Bending Loads on Fittings:
Swing goosenecks and spouts designed to use Nominal Size (In) Bending Moment,
an adjustable packing in the joint between the Ft-Lb (N-m)
spout and the body shall be constructed so that 3/8 30 (40)
the adjustments can be made without removing ½ 44 (60)
the gooseneck or spout. ¾ 60 (80)
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8.4.1.3 Spout Strength Test 200 PSI (1,400 kPa) applied to the inlet for 5
minutes. The torque or force required to open
Goosenecks and spouts shall withstand a mini- or close a manually activated valve shall not
mum bending moment of 175 in.-lbf (19.7 N- exceed (i) 15 in-lb (1.7 N-m) for rotary motion
m) at the centerline of the joint between the (torque), or (ii) 15 lb (66.75 N) for linear nor-
gooseneck or spout and the body. mal motion (force). The force shall be applied
at the extreme end of the handle. This test
The faucet shall be mounted in accordance shall not apply to self-closing valves or nonme-
with the manufacturer’s instructions. The an- tallic fittings intended for use with purified wa-
gle of the gooseneck or spout outlet shall be ter (see below).
measured from the vertical. Sufficient weight
shall be applied to the centerline of the spout 8.4.4 Life Tests
outlet to generate a 175 in.-lbf (19.7 N-m)
bending moment at the centerline of the spout/ 8.4.4.1 Life Test for Valves
body joint for three (3) minutes. One-half (.5)
hours after the weight has been removed, the a. Valves shall be subjected to a life test for
spout outlet angle shall be measured. The fau- 500,000 cycles of operation. After completion
cet shall have failed the test if the angle shall of the life test, the valve shall control the flow
have changed from the angle measured prior to of water at test pressure with an application of
loading. force or torque to the lever or handle not to
exceed 50% more than the valve force or
8.4.2 Handle Security Test torque specified in Section 8.2.3 above.
a. The faucet or fitting handle shall be de- b. The test procedure for valves shall be as
signed so that it fits securely to the valve stem follows:
of the fitting, with no lateral movement or play,
and it will not be damaged by normal use of the 1. The cold water supply shall be at ambient
fitting to which it is attached. Except for fau- temperature and the hot water supply at 140 F
cets or fittings that are intended to be vandal- +/- 10 F (60 C +/- 5 C). Both supplies shall be
resistant (see below), the faucet or fitting han- at the same flowing gauge pressure of 50 +/- 5
dle shall be secured in such a manner that it can PSI (350 +/- 35 kPa). Manually operated fit-
be removed in service using standard tools. tings shall be operated from full off to three-
eighths of a turn open, but not to exceed three-
b. The handle shall be tested by loading an fourths of the maximum amount of turning
applied torque or force in the same manner re- from fully closed to fully open, and back to full
quired to close the valve to an amount of (i) 45 off (one cycle) at the rate of 1,500 cycles per
in.-lb (5.1 N-m) for rotary motion (torque), and hour (minimum). The test apparatus shall ap-
(ii) 45 lbs (200.25 N) for linear normal motion ply sufficient load to close the valve through-
(force). Failure shall be consist of damage or out the test, but shall in no case exceed 50%
fracture of the handle or valve stem (including greater than the load specified in Section 8.2.3
damage or stripping of the splines or broach in above.
the handle).
2. Single control mixing valves shall be cycled
c. The handle shall not fracture or pull off un- alternately from off to full hot and back for 30
der an axial static load of 150 lbf (667 N). cycles, and from off to full cold and back for
30 cycles.
8.4.3 Valve Operating Test
8.4.4.2 Life Test for Goosenecks and Spouts
When closed, valves shall not leak at any test
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jected to a life test for 50,000 cycles of opera- gauge pressure to 180 PSI (1,240 kPa) from a
tion. The swing gooseneck or spout shall (i) simulated apparatus connected to the spout out-
hold a hydrostatic gauge pressure of 125 PSI let as described below.
(860 kPa) for 1 minute after 25,000 cycles with
the original seal in place; and (ii) hold a hydro- b. Water supply to the hot side of the fitting
static gauge pressure of 125 PSI (860 kPa) for shall be at 140 F +/- 10 F (60 C +/- 5 C) such
1 minute after 50,000 cycles. The seal may be that the flow gauge pressure is 125 PSI at 2.0
replaced to pass once during this test. +/-.
b. The test procedure for swing goosenecks c. .24 GPM (860 kPa at 7.6 +/- .95 L/min)
and spouts shall be as follows. The fitting shall with the fitting in the full hot position. The
be mounted on the life test apparatus with the cold side inlet shall be at a gauge pressure of
axis about which the spout turns in line with 125 PSI (860 kPa) static and at ambient cold
the axis of the drive spindle. The forked end of water temperature. A simulated apparatus such
the drive adapter shall be fitted loosely over the as rapid closing solenoid valve shall be con-
spout; the drive adapter shall be free to move nected downstream of the spout so as to create
vertically and shall be so weighed that a bend- a shock gauge pressure of 180 PSI (1,240 kPa).
ing torque of 5 in.-lbf (0.6 N-m) shall be ap- The solenoid valve shall be cycled at a rate of
plied at the base of the spout; the apparatus two seconds open, two seconds closed for a
shall be adjusted to turn the spout through a 90 duration of 30,000 cycles.
degree arc, 45 degrees to each side of center.
The turning mechanism shall be loaded to ap- d. Any leakage shall be cause for rejection
ply a static torque of 24 in.-lbf (2.7 N-m) to the under the following conditions: (i) at the end of
centerline of the base of the spout. Cycle speed the test, examine the pressure envelope while
shall be 1,500 cycles per hour, and hot and cold still at test pressure; (ii) turn off the valve(s),
water alternated every 6,000 cycles. Hot and disconnect the simulated appliance from the
cold water temperatures and pressures are to be spout outlet, and examine with pressure still
as in the valve test. applied to the inlet.
8.4.5 High Temperature Extreme Test 9.0 Fittings for Natural Gas, Air,
Vacuum, Special Gases and Steam
Faucets and fittings designed for water service Services
shall withstand a water temperature of 180 F
(82 C) for 1 hour without failure of the pres- 9.1 Valve Types, Applications, etc.
sure envelope. The fitting shall be connected
to a hot water supply of 180 F (82 C). The 9.1.1 Ground Key Cock Valves
cold water inlet shall be blocked. A shutoff
valve shall be connected to the outlet and the Due to the widespread use and acceptance of
hot water bled through it to maintain 180 F +/- laboratory ball valves, ground key cock valves
5F (82 C +/-3 C) within the fitting for 1 hour at are no longer recommended for use in sci-
a gauge pressure of 125 PSI (860 kPa). The ence laboratories.
fitting shall be considered to have failed if it
leaks after the test when a gauge pressure of 9.1.2 Laboratory Ball Valves
125 PSI (860 kPa) is applied with the valve in a
closed position. a. Laboratory ball valves may be used for
natural gas, air, vacuum and special gas ser-
8.4.6 Intermittent Shock Test vices. In addition, laboratory ball valves may
be used for water service. Where used for oxy-
a. Faucets and fittings designed for water ser- gen or high purity gases, valves shall be spe-
vice shall withstand an intermittent shock cially cleaned, lubricated and packed. Ball

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valves provide on/off control of the service, Valves for use with burning gases shall be
with a limited degree of metering or control of ground key cock valves, ball valves, needle
the service. valves, push/turn valves or other valve type
specifically designed for use with burning gas.
b. Ball valves operate by means of a spherical
“ball” that is positioned between two seals that 9.2.2 Certification
are within a body housing and press against the
ball to form a watertight or gastight seal. Rota- Valves for burning gas shall be certified to
tion of the ball 90 degrees opens and closes the comply with ANSI Z21.15/Canadian Gas As-
valve. Valves have either a lever-type handle sociation Standard CGA 9.1, “Manually Oper-
or a handle that locks in the closed position and ated Gas Valves for Appliances, Appliance
must be lifted to open the valve. In either case, Connector Valves and Hose End Valves.”
the valve handle shall visually indicate whether
the valve is open or closed. 9.3 Mounting Fittings
c. Ball valves shall be designed for a working Valves for laboratory gases shall be pipe
pressure of at least 75 PSI. mounted or installed on a horizontal or vertical
surface using a mounting fitting. Such fitting
9.1.3 Needle Valves may be a turret base, panel flange, wye fitting,
etc. Where required, the manufacturer shall
Needle valves may be used for control of all furnish a mounting shank with a locknut and
laboratory gases. Where used for oxygen and lock washer for installation. Unless field in-
high purity gases, valves shall be specially stallation conditions dictate otherwise, the fit-
cleaned, lubricated and packed. Needle valves ting manufacturer shall install the valve into
shall not be used for water or steam services. the mounting fitting and the mounting shank
Needle valves provide good metering of the into the mounting fitting, and shall test the as-
service. sembly as a single, complete unit prior to ship-
ment.
a. Needle valves shall have needle point inter-
nal construction and shall have a replaceable 9.4 Valves and Pressure Regulators for
seat. High Purity Gases
b. Needle valves shall have a rated working 9.4.1 General

pressure of at least 145 PSI.
a. Valves and pressure regulators for use on
9.1.4 Steam Valves high purity gas distribution systems shall be
specially designed and manufactured for such
a. Valves for steam service shall be similar in use.
construction to needle valves, except that
valves shall have a renewable valve disc and b. Valves and pressure regulators shall not
replaceable seat. contain any components manufactured from
materials that will off-gas contaminants into
b. Steam valves shall have a rated working the high purity gas stream.
pressure of at least 15 PSI steam pressure at
260° F maximum. c. Where a pressure regulator is installed, there
shall be an internal filter, located either inside
9.2 Valves for Burning Gases the pressure regulator or upstream of the pres-
sure regulator, to prevent particles from con-
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d. All interior surfaces of the valve or pressure

regulator that will be in contact with the high 10.0 Valves and Outlets for Use in
purity gas stream shall be ultrasonically Fume Hoods
cleaned using cleaning agents that will not
negatively affect the purity or the gas. Fittings for use in fume hoods consist of two
primary components: (i) a remote control
e. Valves and pressure regulators shall be pro- valve installed outside of the interior fume
tected during transport and storage against hood working area or chamber, and (ii) an out-
damage and against contamination from parti- let fitting installed within the fume hood cham-
cles, moisture, solvents and other foreign mat- ber. The valve is controlled by a handle lo-
ter that could negatively affect the purity of the cated outside of the fume hood chamber. The
gas. outlet fitting is connected to the valve (either
directly or by a supply line from the valve), and
9.4.2 Valves and Pressure Regulators for the service or media is delivered through the
5.0 Gases outlet fitting within the fume hood chamber.
a. Pressure regulators for use with 5.0 gases 10.1 Valve Types
shall have a metal diaphragm or bellows inter-
nal construction. Remote control valves for use in fume hoods
may be either rod-type or panel mounted, as
b. Valves and pressure regulators shall have a follows:
maximum leak rate through the valve or regu-
lator of (i) less than 1 x 10-5 standard cubic 10.1.1 Rod-Type Valves
centimetres per minute (SCCM) of helium with
an outboard leakage test, and (ii) less than 1 x Rod-type valves are installed either within the
10-5 SCCM of helium with an inboard leak- side wall or underneath the horizontal work
age test. The manufacturer of the valve and surface of the fume hood. Valves may be ei-
pressure regulator shall certify the above leak ther straight or angle pattern. Valves are fitted
rates. with an extension rod connected to the valve
stem that projects through the front face or
9.4.3 Valves and Pressure Regulators for apron of the fume hood, and a handle is in-
6.0 Gases stalled on the exposed end of the rod.
a. Valves and pressure regulators for use with 10.1.2 Panel Mounted Valves
6.0 gases shall have a metal diaphragm or bel-
lows internal construction. Ball valves, gate Panel mounted valves are installed on either
valves and other types of valves that have valve the side wall or front apron of the hood. The
stem packings are not suitable for use with 6.0 valve body is mounted on the panel using a
gases. locking ring or other locking mechanism. The
valve is mounted so that all of the working
b. Valves and pressure regulators shall have a components of the valve are accessible from
maximum leak rate through the valve or the front exterior face of the hood, without ac-
regulator of (i) less than 1 x 10-6 standard cessing the internal side wall of the hood or
cubic centimetres per minute (SCCM) of disturbing the plumbing connections to the
helium with an outboard leakage test, and valve. Panel mounted valves offer two advan-
(ii) less than 1 x 10-7 SCCM of helium to tages over rod-type valves:
the atmosphere with an inboard leakage
test. The manufacturer of the valve and (i) All of the working components of a
pressure regulator shall certify the above panel mounted valve are accessible from the
leak rates. front exterior face of the fume hood. Mainte-

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nance of the valve is facilitated, since the fume chamber will be exposed to the fumes that are
hood does not have to be entered or disassem- generated within the hood. Accordingly, these
bled to gain access to the working components fittings should be resistant to corrosion, either
of the valve. by (i) utilizing a corrosion resistant material for
(ii) The extension rod used on rod- the outlet fitting that is suitable for the intended
type valves may tend to twist as the valve is application, or (ii) supplying the fitting with a
opened and closed. By eliminating the exten- corrosion resistant finish in accordance with
sion rod, panel mounted valves offer the user Section 5.2.3 above.
more precise control of the valve and thus a
better ability to meter the flow through the 10.3.3 Color Coding
valve.
The outlet fitting should be color-coded to des-
10.2 Valve Construction ignate the service or media delivered through
the fitting. Identification can be accomplished
Valves for fume hood use shall have the con- a (i) color coding the corrosion resistant coat-
struction set forth below: ing to match the service index color, or (ii) pro-
viding a color-coded index ring or plate. The
a. Valves for water shall be similar in con- color-coding shall match the corresponding
struction and performance to those described in remote control valve handle or index.
Section 8 above.
10.4 Vacuum Breakers for Use on Fume
b. Valves for non-burning laboratory gases Hoods
shall be either ball or needle type and shall
have the construction and performance de- Valves and outlet fittings for potable water ser-
scribed in Section 9 above. vice shall be equipped with vacuum breakers to
prevent backflow or back-siphonage into the
c. Valves for burning gases shall be either ball potable water system. Vacuum breakers shall
type, needle type or push/turn type and shall meet the provisions of Section below. Vac-
have the construction and performance de- uum breakers shall be installed (i) in accor-
scribed in Section 9 above. dance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
applicable plumbing codes, and (ii) in a loca-
d. Valves for steam shall have the construction tion where they are accessible for maintenance.
and performance described in Section 9 above.
10.5 Installation
10.3 Outlet Fittings
Unless field conditions otherwise require, re-
10.3.1 General Construction mote control valves and outlet fittings shall be
installed, plumbed and pressure tested prior to
Outlet fittings convey the media from the re- shipment of the fume hood from the manufac-
mote control valve to the interior of the fume turer’s factory.
hood chamber. They are generally mounted to
the side wall or work surface of the fume hood 11.0 Faucets for Purified Water
utilizing a mounting shank with locknut and
washer. Outlet fittings are available in a vari- 11.1 General
ety of configurations including turrets, flanges
and goosenecks. Many laboratory processes and procedures re-
quire the availability and use of purified water.
10.3.2 Corrosion Resistance Purified water is domestic water that has been
treated to reduce the concentration of impuri-
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ganic or inorganic substances, live bacteria spout and internal operating components) shall
and/or dissolved gases. Purity requirements be (i) brass with an interior lining of an inert
vary depending upon the final use of the water. metal (such as tin), or (ii) stainless steel. All
However, purified water may be categorized as nonmetallic components (such as valve discs,
follows: seals, etc.) shall be compatible with the puri-
fied water delivered by the fitting. Metallic
Laboratory Grade: water from which one or fittings shall have the construction and per-
more categories of contaminants have been formance set forth in Section 8 above.
removed.
b. Nonmetallic Fittings. Faucets and fittings
Reagent Grade: water from which all catego- may have nonmetallic construction. As such,
ries of contaminants have been removed, with all nonmetallic components that have contact
sub-classifications Type IV through Type I with the purified water (such as the fitting
indicating increasing quality. body, gooseneck or spout and internal operat-
ing components) shall be constructed of an in-
Water purity is further measured in terms of ert plastic, such as PVC, non-pigmented poly-
resistance to electrical current. A value of 18.3 propylene, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or
megohms-centimeter at 25 degrees C is the polyethylene. All other components shall be
maximum achievable value of electrical resis- compatible with the purified water delivered by
tivity. the fitting.
Several processes to purify water are com- c. Fittings with a Metallic Exterior and Non-
monly used, including distillation, reverse os- metallic Interior. Faucets and fittings may
mosis (RO) and deionization (DI). The choice have an exterior metallic casing with an inte-
of process depends on a wide variety of factors, rior lining of inert plastic. All components that
including the type of experimentation or re- have contact with the purified water shall be
search to be done in the laboratory, the type of nonmetallic and shall be compatible with the
purified water required, whether the purified purified water delivered by the fitting.
water system is centralized or decentralized,
and cost. Fittings and faucets may be supplied with man-
ual (compression) control, self-closing control
11.2 Fitting Materials and Construction or combination manual/self-closing control.
Faucets may be supplied incorporating a
It is generally accepted that the system for method of recirculating the pure water through
treating and distributing purified water is more the interior of the faucet. The recirculation
important to the purity of the delivered water shall permit the water to circulate completely
than are the faucets or other fittings installed at to the valve mechanism, thus effectively re-
the termination points of the system. However, moving any “dead leg”
in determining the most suitable type of fitting
for dispensing purified water, care should be 12.0 Backflow Prevention
taken in the selection of the material and con-
struction of the fitting. The materials and con- 12.1 General
struction of fittings for purified water vary
widely in the marketplace but, in general, may All laboratory fittings that deliver potable wa-
be divided into three categories: ter shall be equipped with a backflow preven-
tion device. Such device shall be either (i) an
a. Metallic Fittings. Faucets and fittings may atmospheric vacuum breaker, or (ii) a labora-
have metallic construction. As such, all metal tory faucet vacuum breaker. Atmospheric vac-
components that have contact with the purified uum breakers shall be certified to comply with
water (such as the fitting body, gooseneck or ANSI/ASSE Standard 1001, “Pipe Applied

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FIXTURES
Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breakers.” Labo-
ratory faucet vacuum breakers shall be certified d. Outlet fittings (such as serrated hose ends
to comply with ANSI/ASSE Standard 1035, and aerators) shall either be of vandal-resistant
“Laboratory Faucet Vacuum Breakers.” design or shall be secured in place with an ad-
hesive.
13.0 Fittings for ADA Compliance
e. Index buttons shall be tamperproof.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 309.4
of ANSI/ICC A117.1, where a faucet or fitting 14.2 Protection of Supply Lines
will be used in an application that is intended
to be ADA compliant, the maximum force re- Each fitting shall be designed to protect against
quired to open or close a manually activated contaminants from entering the service lines by
fitting shall not exceed 5 lb. (22 N) at 80 PSI means of backflow, back-siphonage, or acts of
(550 kPa) static pressure. vandalism. Accordingly, water fittings shall
be furnished with vacuum breakers to prevent
14.0 Vandal-Resistant Fittings contamination of the potable water system
through backflow or back-siphonage. Valves
Laboratory fittings are frequently installed in for laboratory gases shall be furnished with
facilities such as high schools, junior colleges internal check valves to prevent backflow
and other public facilities where they might be through the valve.
subject to vandalism and physical abuse. In
such facilities, consideration should be given to 14.3 Maintenance
installing service fixtures and fittings that are
vandal-resistant. Vandal-resistant service fix- Vandal-resistant fixtures shall be designed to
tures shall be designed to meet the following provide maintenance personnel with access to
criteria: internal components for service requirements.
Construction features shall include, but are not
14.1 Resistance to Physical Abuse limited to:
Each fitting shall, so far as possible, resist turn- Valve packing nuts shall be secured with set
ing, bending, breakage and unintended disas- screws.
sembly through acts of vandalism or physical
abuse. Construction features shall include: Vacuum breaker covers shall be secured with
vandal-resistant screws that may be removed
a. All threaded connections that will not re- only by maintenance personnel.
quire field service (including the connection
between a valve and mounting fitting, and be- 15.0 Electrical Fittings
tween a mounting fitting and mounting shank)
shall be secured with a suitable adhesive so as Electrical pedestal boxes may be provided on
to be non-removable. laboratory work surfaces for the installation of
power and data devices and outlets. Electric
b. Goosenecks and spouts shall be constructed pedestal boxes shall have a cast aluminum
of heavy duty pipe or tubing that is sufficient to housing and shall be supplied with a mounting
resist bending and breakage. shank and locknut for installation on the coun-
tertop or work surface. Pedestal boxes shall
c. Faucet bodies, turret bases and other mount- have a satin (brushed) finish, polished finish or
ing fittings shall be provided with locking pins shall have a corrosion resistant coating in con-
or other means to prevent the fixture from be- formance with Section 5.2.3 above. Pedestal
ing turned on the work surface, panel or wall boxes shall be certified to comply with the pro-
surface. visions of ANSI/UL 514A, “Standard for Me-

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FIXTURES
tallic Outlet Boxes.” dispense water for human ingestion. In order

to comply with this standard, many manufac-
16.0 Emergency Eye Wash and turers of plumbing products have changed the
Shower Equipment materials used in their products, including re-
ducing or removing lead from the brass alloys
16.1 General Requirements used for their products.
Emergency eye wash and shower equipment
installed in laboratory facilities shall comply As noted above, ANSI/NSF 61, Section 9 ap-
with the provisions of ANSI Z358.1, plies only to products that are intended to dis-
“Emergency Eye Wash and shower Equip- pense water for human consumption. The stan-
ment.” dard specifically exempts “all commercial, in-
dustrial, and institutional devices that are not
16.2 Materials and Finishes (otherwise) included, including …laboratory
fittings.” (emphasis added) This standard thus
Where emergency eye wash and shower equip- specifically exempts laboratory faucets and
ment is installed within the workspace of a fittings.
laboratory room, the metal components used in
the equipment shall be (i) brass, with either a It is the position of SEFA that laboratory fit-
chrome plated or corrosion resistant finish, (ii) tings are not designed, manufactured, sold or
stainless steel, or (iii) galvanized steel with a installed for the purpose of delivering water for
corrosion resistant finish. Where emergency human ingestion. SEFA endorses the position
equipment is installed on or immediately adja- of ANSI and NSF International that the provi-
cent to a laboratory work surface or countertop, sions of ANSI/NSF 61 do not apply to labora-
the metal components used in the equipment tory faucets and fittings. Moreover, ingesting
shall be (i) brass, with either a chrome plated or water in a laboratory raises serious safety is-
corrosion resistant finish, or (ii) stainless steel. sues beyond exposure to the contaminants that
Chrome plated and corrosion resistant finishes might be found in drinking water, regardless of
shall conform to the provisions of Section 5 their origin. Safe laboratory work practices
above. should always prohibit laboratory users from
eating or drinking in a laboratory work envi-
Appendix ronment.
Protection of Potable Water Systems
In recent years, there has been a great deal of

concern and discussion regarding the effects of
contamination of drinking water on human
health. As a result of these concerns, the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
and NSF International have adopted ANSI/
NSF International Standard 61, Section 9,
“Drinking Water System Components – Health
Effects.” This standard was promulgated to
establish minimum requirements for the control
of potential adverse human health effects from
products which contact drinking water. This
standard covers mechanical plumbing devices,
components and materials that are typically
installed at the endpoint of a water distribution
system and are intended by the manufacturer to

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Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association
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SEFA 8-M-2010
Recommended Practices
For Metal Laboratory Grade Furniture,
Casework, Shelving and Tables
SEFA World Headquarters

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Table of Contents
Page Page
Sub-Committee Members…………... 180 6.1.2 Test Procedure

6.1.3 Acceptance Level
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Forward ……………………………… 181 6.2 Drawer and Door Pull Test

6.2.1 Purpose of Test
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Sections 6.2.2 Test Procedure

1.0 Scope …………………………… 182 6.3 Drawer Impact Test
2.0 Purpose ………………………… 182 6.3.2 Test Procedure
3.0 Definitions ……………………… 182 6.4 Drawer Internal Impact
3.1 Description of TestingApparatus 6.4.1 Purpose of Test
6.4.2 Test Procedure
4.0 Base Cabinets ………………….. 185 6.4.3 Acceptance Level
4.1 Description of Test Unit 6.5 Drawer Cycle Test
4.2 Cabinet Load Test 6.5.1 Purpose of Test
4.2.1 Purpose of Test 6.5.2 Test Procedure
4.2.2 Test Procedure 6.5.3 Acceptance Level
4.3 Cabinet Concentrated Load Test 7.0 Shelving ……………………….. 191
4.3.1 Purpose of Test 7.1 Description of Test Unit
4.3.2 Test Procedure 7.2 Load Test
4.3.3 Acceptance Level 7.2.1 Purpose of Test
4.4 Cabinet Torsion 7.2.2 Test Procedure
4.4.1 Purpose of Test 7.2.3 Acceptance Level
4.4.3 Acceptance Level 8.0 Cabinet Surface Finish Tests…. 191
4.5 Cabinet Submersion Test 8.1 Chemical Spot Test
Not applicable to Metal Casework 8.1.1 Purpose of Test
4.6 Spill Containment Test 8.1.2 Test Procedure
Not applicable to Metal Casework 8.1.3 Acceptance Level
5.0 Doors …………………………… 187 8.2 Hot Water Test
5.1 Door Hinge Test 8.2.1 Purpose of Test
5.1.3 Acceptance Level 8.3 Impact Test
5.2 Door Impact Test 8.3.1 Purpose of Test
5.2.3 Acceptance Level 8.4 Paint Adhesion on Steel
5.3 Door Cycle Test 8.4.1 Purpose of Test
5.3.3 Acceptance Level 8.5 Paint Hardness on Steel
6.0 Drawers ………………………… 188 8.5.1 Purpose of Test
6.1 Drawer Static Test 8.5.2 Test Procedure
6.1.1 Purpose of Test 8.5.3 Acceptance Level

Page
8.6 Dart Impact Test

Not applicable to Metal Casework
8.7 Edge Delaminating Tests
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8.8 Edge Impact Test
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8.9 Wear Resistance (Abrasion) Test
9.0 Wall Cabinets, Counter

Mounted, and Tall Units……… 195
9.1 Description of Test Unit
9.2 Load Test
10.0 Tables ………………………….. 195

10.1Description of Test Unit
10.2 Load Test
10.3 Table Racking
Endnotes ……………………………… 197
SEFA-Approved Product Testing

Facilities ……………………………… 198
Forms ………………………………… 199

SEFA 8-M Sub-Committee Members
Jim Arthurs, SEFA 8 Committee Chair ………...……CampbellRhea

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Rick Johnson, Sub-Committee Chair …..….. ………..Thermo Fisher Scientific
Dana Dahlgren, Co-Chair……………………………. Kewaunee Scientific
Pierre Poirier………………………..……………….Bedcolab
David Campbell………….……………………………… HEMCO Corporation
Mike Cook……………………………………………….Jamestown Metal Products, Inc.
Sam LaMancuso ………………………………………...Jamestown Metal Products, Inc.
Bob DeLuca………………………………….……..…....Lab Crafters, Inc.,
Don Nelson …..………………………………………….Air Master Systems
Paul Northam………………………………………….....Eagle MHC
Brent Renkema…………………………………………..Steelcase

Forward
SEFA Profile
The Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) is an international trade association com-
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prised of manufacturers of laboratory furniture, casework, fume hoods and members of the design and
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installation professions. The Association was founded to promote this rapidly expanding industry and
improve the quality, safety and timely completion of laboratory facilities in accordance with customer
requirements.
SEFA Recommended Practices
SEFA and its committees are active in the development and promotion of Recommended Practices hav-
ing domestic and international applications. Recommended Practices are developed by the association
taking into account the work of other standard writing organizations. Liaison is also maintained with
government agencies in the development of their specifications.
SEFA’s Recommended Practices are developed in and for the public interest. These practices are de-
signed to promote a better understanding between designers, architects, manufacturers, purchasers, and
end-users and to assist the purchaser in selecting and specifying the proper product to meet the user’s
particular needs. SEFA’s Recommended Practices are periodically updated. The Recommended Prac-
tices are numbered to include an annual suffix which reflects the year that they were updated. SEFA
encourages architects to specify these Recommended Practices as follows: “SEFA 8M-2010”.
SEFA Glossary of Terms
SEFA has developed a Glossary of Terms (SEFA 4-2010) for the purpose of promoting a greater under-
standing between designers, architects, manufacturers, purchasers and end users. The terms defined by
SEFA are frequently used in contracts and other documents, which attempt to define the products to be
furnished or the work involved. The Association has approved this Glossary in an effort to provide uni-
formity among those who use these terms. Where a specific Recommended Practice contains definitions
which differ from those in the Glossary of Terms, then the definitions in the specific Recommended
Practice should be used.
SEFA encourages all interested parties to submit additional terms or to suggest any changes to those
terms already defined by the Association. The definitions should be used to help resolve any disputes
that may arise or to incorporate the applicable terms in any contract or related documents.
SEFA Disclaimer
SEFA uses its best effort to promulgate Recommended Practices for the benefit of the public in light of
available information and accepted industry practices. SEFA does not guarantee, certify, or assure the
safety or performance of any products, components, or systems tested, installed, or operated in accor-
dance with SEFA Recommended Practices or that any tests conducted under its Recommended Practices
will be non-hazardous or free from risk.
Note : Testing as described in this document must be performed and
documented by a SEFA-approved third party testing facility.
See Page 198.

1.0 Scope edges. Product finish shall be resistant to
chemical spills and splashes common to a typi-
SEFA recommended practices are intended to cal laboratory operation. Structural strength
provide manufactures, specifiers, and users shall be adequate to support heavy laboratory
tools for evaluating the safety, durability, and apparatus, high-density shielding, or containers
structural integrity of metal laboratory grade and heavy instruments.
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casework and complementary items.2 The

scope of this document is inclusive of case-
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Although aggregate test results may vary from

work (base units, wall mounted units, counter manufacturer to manufacturer, procedures for
mounted units, tall units), shelving and table testing performance criteria shall be as outlined
systems. Casework, shelving, and tables, in this document and results made available
manufactured for laboratory use should be sub- upon request. It is assumed that the test model
jected to the following tests and procedures. reflects the performance criteria for all product
Great care should be exercised when heavy regardless of construction, material, size, or
loads are applied to the cabinet and appropriate style used. A test unit has been identified in
safety precautions taken to insure safety to test- this document with the sole purpose of obtain-
ing personnel. All tests should be performed by ing continuity of procedures and results in a
properly trained personnel. SEFA assumes no scientific format. Different styles, materials,
liability for damage or injury as a result of con- and construction methods used may yield dif-
ducting these tests. ferent results and therefore should be tested as
a different test model.
The acceptance levels are based on the cumu-
lative experience of actual field testing and 3.0 Definitions
laboratory results of SEFA (Scientific Equip-
ment and Furniture Association) members. Acceptance Levels - The acceptance level for
each performance criteria is based on the cu-
Unless noted otherwise, all weights and dimen- mulative experience of actual field testing and
sions shown shall have a tolerance of ± 2%. laboratory results of SEFA members. Accep-
tance levels describe the expected outcome of
Testing as described in this document must be each test procedure.
performed and documented by a SEFA-
approved third party testing facility. ANSI/BIFMA - ANSI is the American Na-
tional Standards Institute. Approval of an
2.0 Purpose American National Standard requires verifica-
The purpose of this document is to describe the tion by ANSI that the requirements for due
means of evaluating the function and safety of process, consensus, and other criteria for ap-
metal laboratory grade casework and comple- proval have been met by the standards devel-
mentary items. oper. BIFMA is the Business and Institutional
Furniture Manufacturer's Association, an asso-
ciation of manufacturers of desk products and
Cabinets shall be of a type specifically de-
the like.
signed and manufactured for installation and
use in a laboratory. Cabinet hardware and ma-
Apparatus - A machine or group of machines
terials shall be of appropriate quality and type
and accessories.
for the purpose intended. Construction shall
conform to the best practices of the scientific
Arithmetic Mean - A number obtained by di-
casework industry. Joints and corners shall be
viding the sum of a set of quantities by the
well fitted, eliminating unsightly openings and
number of quantities in a set; average.
seams. Edges or corners that may, in normal
use, come into contact with laboratory person-
ASTM - American Society for Testing and
nel shall be free of burrs, and sharp or rough

Materials. and is typically mounted on the work surface or
shelf, as in a reagent shelf).
Base Cabinets - A base cabinet is a storage
devise consisting of two ends, a back, and a Cupboard (Door Unit) - That portion of the
face. The face may be open, to access the stor- cabinet with no drawer(s) that may be enclosed
age area, or may be outfitted with one or more by doors,
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drawers and/or doors. The base cabinet may or
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may not include a top. A base cabinet is al- Combination Unit - A base unit of the type
ways mounted on the floor and normally sup- that has both door(s) and drawer(s).
ports a surface. The top surface is normally no
more than 42" (1,066.8mm) off the floor sur- Drawer - A sliding storage box or receptacle
face. opened by pulling out and closed by pushing
in.
Best Practices - When given a choice of grade,
the "best practice" is to select one that offers a Free Standing - Requiring no support or fas-
well defined degree of control over the quality tening to other structures.
of workmanship, materials, and installation of a
project. SEFA-8 Recommended Practices are Hardware - Manufactured articles used in pro-
written from a view of high quality laboratory ducing cabinets. Such articles include items
furniture. such as screws, pulls, hinges, and drawer
slides. Polypropylene hardware to exhibit no
Cabinet Depth (Deep) - Given a front, bottom, exposed metal for increased corrosive resis-
two sides, and a top, the cabinet depth is a tance.
measure of the side of the cabinet, in its normal
upright position, from the back to the front. High Density Shielding - A barrier made of
lead.
Cabinet Height (High) - Given a front, bot-
tom, two sides, and a top, the cabinet height is Joinery - The junction of two pieces intended
a measure of the side of the cabinet, in its nor- to be permanently connected, using standard
mal upright position, from the bottom to the thermoplastic welding practices.
top, excluding any additional surface.
Laboratory Furniture - Furniture designed
Cabinet Width (Wide) - Given a front, bot- and manufactured for installation and use in a
tom, two sides, and a top, the cabinet width is a laboratory.
measure of the front of the cabinet in its normal
upright position from one side to the other. Latch - A piece of hardware designed to hold a
door closed.
Casework - Base and wall cabinets, display
fixtures, and storage shelves. The generic term Leveling Screws (Levelers) - Threaded com-
for both "boxes" and special desks, reception ponents designed to allow adjustment of the
counters, nurses stations and the like. Gener- cabinet vertically as needed for leveling.
ally includes the tops and work surfaces.
Nominal Dimensions - Not all cabinet manu-
Chase (Plumbing Area) - Space located be- facturers produce product to the identical di-
hind the back of the base cabinet used to house mensions. All dimensions given in this docu-
plumbing or electric lines. ment are accurate to within five percent, which
is considered nominal.
Counter Mounted Cabinet - A counter
mounted cabinet is a wall cabinet (usually with Permanent Damage - Destruction to material
a height of approximately 48" [1,219.2mm] or joinery that would require repair in order to

return to its original state. sides, a bottom, a top, a back, and a face. The
face may be open to access the storage area or
Permanent Deformation - Deflection that has may be outfitted with one or more drawers and/
exceeded the plastic limit, thus changing the or door(s). A tall cabinet is always mounted on
original shape of the product. the floor and is nominally above 60" (1524mm)
high.
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sion of material such that the component will Torsion – A force acting at a distance which
never return to its original shape. tends to twist or rotate an object or cabinet.
Permanent Failure - See "permanent dam- Uniformly Distributed – A force applied

age." evenly over the area of a surface.
Pulls - Articles used to grasp the door or Unobstructed Entry - A cabinet is deemed to
drawer (see also hardware). be unobstructed if access to the entire storage
area is completely without obstacle.
Rack Resistance - The ability of a desk prod-
uct to resist stresses that tend to make the prod- Upright Position - A cabinet oriented in its
uct distort and the drawers to become mis- intended position.
aligned.
Wall Cabinet - A wall cabinet is a storage de-
Rail - A bar extending from one side of the vice consisting of two ends, a back, a top, bot-
cabinet to the other. tom, and a face. The face may be open to ac-
cess the storage area or may be outfitted with
Reagent - A substance used because of its one or more door(s). The wall cabinet usually
chemical or biological activity.8 does not include a drawer. A wall cabinet is
always mounted on a vertical surface such as a
Removable Back - A panel located on the in- wall, a divider, panel or some other vertical
side back of the base cabinet, which is remov- structure. A wall cabinet is usually less than
able in order to gain access to the plumbing 48" (1,219mm) high.
area.
Work Surface - A normally horizontal surface
Shelving - A flat panel supported horizontally used to support apparatus at a convenient
in a cabinet interior, wall, or other support height off the floor. Work Surfaces are nor-
structure used to hold objects. mally positioned atop a base cabinet or table
structure.
Stainless Steel - Steels containing more chro-
mium than the 12% necessary to produce pas- 3.1 Description of Testing Apparatus
sivity (less reactive), but less than 30%.9 These
steels resist corrosion under normal conditions Solid Steel Bar - A square solid steel bar 2
and are usually non-magnetic. 1/2" (63mm) square, 28 1/4" (717mm) long,
weighing 50 pounds (22.679 Kg).
Submersion - Covered with water.
Sand or Shot Bag (10 pounds [4.545 Kg]) - A
Tables - An article of furniture having a flat, bag of plastic or cloth with the approximate
horizontal surface supported by one or more dimensions 10 9/16" (268mm) x 11" (279mm)
support members (legs), and a frame (apron). as in typical "gallon size re-closable storage
bags." Filled with enough sand or shot so that
Tall Cabinet (Full Height Unit) - A tall cabi- contents weigh 10 pounds (4.545 Kg).
net is a storage devise that consists of two

Sand Bag (20 pounds [9.071 Kg]) - Two 10 18”(457.2mm). The drawer in the full open
pound (4.545 Kg) sand bags bound together. position shall expose no less than 2/3 of the
drawer interior. Cupboard shall be double-door
Shot Bag (100 lbs. [45.359 Kg]) - A plastic or design and provide unobstructed entry into the
cloth bag of sufficient size to contain 100 cabinet interior with the doors open. The unit
pounds (45.359 Kg) of shot. shall contain one adjustable shelf. The cabinet
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back shall be the removable type (per manufac-
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Cycling Mechanism - Per ANSI BHMA tures standard design as used for access to the
156.9.-2003 plumbing or chase area) with the removable
panel removed.
Steel Rod - A 2" (51mm) diameter by
12" (305mm) long rod, approximately 10 The cabinet shall be free standing, squared and
pounds (4.535 Kg) in weight. leveled and sitting 1" (25.4mm) off the floor on
all four leveling screws. When leveling screws
Hot Water - To be considered "hot water," the are not required, the cabinet shall be squared
temperature of the water must be between 190º and leveled and sitting 1" (25.4mm) off the
F to 205º F (88º C to 96º C). floor atop four hardwood corner blocks
2" (50.8mm) square and 1" (25.4mm) high. A
One Pound Ball - Solid steel sphere approxi- top of 1" (25.4mm) thick 37-50 pcf medium
mately 2" (51mm) in diameter. density fiberboard shall be freely positioned on
the cabinet without glue or fasteners of any
Hardwood Corner Block - A block of hard- kind. The top dimensions will be such that it
wood 2" (51mm) square by 1" (25.4mm) high. will overhang the cabinet perimeter by
1" (25.4mm). Its weight shall be included in
4.0 Base Cabinets the test as live load. Before conducting the
test, a visual examination shall be conducted to
4.1 Description of Test Cabinet verify that the unit configuration and setup
conditions are appropriate. Operate doors and
The base cabinet shall be a combination of drawers. Doors should be free moving and
cupboard and drawer per Figure 1. The base latch properly. Inspect the unit for dimensions
and note the fit of doors and drawers to the
cabinet body. Open and close the drawer. The
drawer should be free moving and function as
specified by the manufacturer. Discontinue
evaluation if unit is not in compliance or if
malfunction is noted.
4.2 Cabinet Load Test
The cabinet load test will challenge the struc-

tural integrity and load bearing capability of
cabinet shall have nominal dimensions the cabinet construction. This test will demon-
±1”(25.4mm) of 48" (1,219.2mm) wide, strate the ability of the cabinet to support heavy
35" (889.0mm) high, and 22" (558.8mm) deep. applied loads. This is not intended to test the
The drawer shall be above the cupboard, full functional characteristics of the cabinet under
width and approximately one-fourth the height heavy loads.
of the cabinet’s face opening. The inside depth
of the drawer shall be no less than

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Verify that the cabinet is level and supported
only by the levelers. Load the cabinet top by Door and drawer operation shall be normal un-
using 2000 pounds (907.2 Kg) of solid steel der condition of test load. There shall be no
bars (per Section 3.1) stacked five high and signs of permanent deformation to front rail,
spaced per Figure 2. After ten minutes, unload cabinet joinery, doors, or drawers.
the cabinet.
4.4 Cabinet Torsion
The cabinet will have no signs of permanent
failure. After the load is removed, inspect the This test will evaluate the structural integrity of
levelers. Any deformation shall not interfere the cabinet construction when subjected to a
with the function of the leveling system. torsional load.
4.3 Cabinet Concentrated Load Test 4.4.2 Test Procedure
4.3.1 Purpose of Test The cabinet shall be tested in its normal up-
right position, raised not less than four-inches
The purpose of this test is to challenge the off the floor and supported on rear and one
functional characteristics of the cabinet when front corner. The area of support under the
subjected to a concentrated load on the center cabinet shall be centered on the leveling feet of
of the cabinet top. the cabinet. Secure the cabinet diagonally from
the supported corner with seven solid steel bars
4.3.2 Test Procedure per Section 3.1 (350 pounds (158.76 Kg) of
weight), on the top of the cabinet to prevent
Using solid weights or 10 pound (4.535 Kg) over-turning. Apply four solid steel bars (200
sand bags (per Section 3.1), apply a total of pounds (90.72 Kg) of weight) to the unsup-
200 pounds (90.718 Kg) to the top of the cabi- ported corner for a period of fifteen minutes
net along the cabinet centerline (see Figure 3). (see Figure 4). Remove weight and place cabi-
Operate doors and drawers. net on the floor in its normal upright position.
Observe cabinet joinery. Level the cabinet and
measure the face and back of the cabinet across
the diagonal corners.

turning. With cabinet door opened 90-degrees,
hang a sling made up of two 100 pound (45.36
Kg) weights (shot bags or solid weights) over
top of the door at a point 12" (304.8mm) out
from the hinge centerline (see Figures 5a and
5b). Grasping the door by the handle, slowly (8
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to 10 seconds) move door through the full cy-
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cle of the hinge, up to a 160 degree arc. Re-
When returned to normal position, the opera-

tion of the cabinet shall be normal, and there
will be no signs of permanent damage. The
difference between the two measurements
taken from measuring the diagonal corners
shall be no more than 1/8" (3.175mm).
4.5 Cabinet Submersion Test
Not applicable to Metal Casework.
4.6 Spill Containment Test
Not applicable to Metal Casework.
5.0 Doors
5.1 Door Hinge Test
This test will demonstrate the durability of the

door and its hardware (hinge leaf, screws, etc.)
to an applied load of 200 pounds (90.72 Kg).
Remove the shelf for this test. With unit and

top set as described in Section 4.1, add suffi-
cient weight to the top in order to prevent over-

move weight and swing door through its full 5.2.3 Acceptance Level
intended range of motion and close door. Re-
peat on other door. After the test, the door and catch shall operate
normally and show no signs of permanent
5.1.3 Acceptance Level damage. A dent or depression is an indication
of permanent damage. This test is not in-
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The open door shall withstand a load of 200 tended to evaluate the cabinet finish.
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pounds (90.72 Kg) when applied at a point

12" (304.8mm) from the hinge centerline with- 5.3 Door Cycle Test
out permanent damage. Operation of the door,
after test, shall show no permanent damage that 5.3.1 Purpose of Test
will cause binding of the door or hinges or that
will adversely affect operation of the catch. This test will demonstrate the durability of the
Both doors must meet the above criteria. door hinge hardware to withstand 100,000 cy-
cles as a reliable measure for longevity).
5.2 Door Impact Test
This test shall be in conformance to the ANSI
This test will demonstrate the resistance of a test procedure A156.9, Grade 1, requirements
240 inch-pound (27.1 N-m) impact to the door for cycle testing of doors. A cycling mecha-
face. Only units that extend below the work nism shall swing door 90-degrees. Door shall
surface should be subjected to this test. This operate for 100,000 cycles with a speed not
test should not be inclusive of glass doors. greater than 15 cycles per minute.
With unit and top set as described in Section Door shall operate for the full cycle period
4.1, add sufficient weight to the top in order to without deterioration that will significantly af-
prevent overturning. A 20 pound (9.07 Kg) fect the function of the door. The door shall
sand bag (per Section 3.1) shall be suspended operate freely without binding.
and dropped to provide an impact of 240 inch-
pounds (27.1 N-m) at the center of the closed 6.0 Drawers
door. (see Figure 6.)
6.1 Drawer Static Test
This test will demonstrate the ability to support

a point load given to the front of the drawer and
will challenge the drawer suspension system
and the attachment of the drawer head to the
drawer.
With unit and top set as described in Section

4.1, add sufficient weight to the top in order to
prevent overturning. Open the drawer to
13" (330.2mm) of travel and, using a 1” wide

bracket, hang 150 pounds (68.04 Kg) from the
drawer head at the centerline of the drawer for
five minutes (see Figure 7). Remove the weight
and operate the drawer through the full cycle.
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There shall be no interference with the normal

operation of the drawer and the drawer head
should remain tightly fastened to the drawer.
6.2 Drawer and Door Pull Test
This test will evaluate the strength of the pull Some pull designs will require variations to set
and pull hardware. up apparatus. These pulls shall be tested in
conformance to the applied pull forces.
6.3 Drawer Impact Test
Pulls are to be installed in accordance with
manufacturer’s practice using specified attach- 6.3.1 Purpose of Test
ing hardware and method. Block door and
drawer closed. Using a force gauge attached This test will demonstrate the resistance to im-
with a 1” (25.4mm)wide bracket (see Figure 8), pact of the drawer bottom and slide mecha-
apply a force of 50 pounds (22.68 Kg), for 15 nism.
seconds, perpendicular to each pull. Revise
setup to apply force downward (see Figure 9). 6.3.2 Test Procedure
6.2.3 Acceptance Level Open drawer to 13" (330.2mm) of travel. Drop

a 10 pound (4.535 Kg) sand or shot bag from a
Pulls shall resist force without breakage. After height of 24" (609.6mm) into the bottom of a
completion of test and removal of weight, there drawer at the center of the width of the drawer
shall be no significant permanent deformation. and 6" (152.4mm) back from the inside face of

the drawer. Remove the sand or shot bag. drawer to subject the front to three additional
impacts.
Operate drawer through full cycle. Drawer
shall operate normally. Any deformation will The drawer shall show no signs (other than
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not cause binding or interfere with the opera- minor scratches and dents) of permanent dam-
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tion of the drawer. age. All joinery shall be intact and the drawer,
when replaced in the unit, shall operate nor-
6.4 Drawer Internal Rolling Impact mally. Minor scratches and dents are accept-
able.
6.5 Drawer Cycle Test
This test will evaluate the strength of the
drawer head, bottom, and back as a result of 6.5.1 Purpose of Test
opening and closing the drawer with a rolling
load. This test is intended to replicate years of opera-
tion of a drawer under full load.
Attach a bracket to the center of the drawer

front by bolting it through the drawer front and
body. Attach a cycling mechanism to the
Position the drawer on a testing surface bracket using a free floating poly block and
(cabinet work surface, table, floor) at a 45- pin.
degree angle per Figure 10.
Laboratory Load – 100 pounds (45.36kg) A
Place a 2" (50.8mm) diameter by static of 100 pounds (45.35kg) (using ten 10-
12" (304.8mm) long steel rod (approximately pound [4.54kg] sandbags per Section No. 3.1)
10 pounds [4.535 Kg]) 13" (330.2mm) from shall be uniformly distributed in the drawer.
the target impact area such that the rod will roll Measure force required to activate the drawer.
freely to impact the back of the drawer. Subject Operate from a closed position to within
the back to three im-pacts and reverse the ¼” (6.35mm) of full extension for 50,000 cy-

cles at a rate not to exceed 10 cycles per min- the underside of the shelf to a reference point
ute. perpendicular to the center of the shelf. Use
shot or sand bags weighing 10 pounds (4.54
Heavy Duty Laboratory Load – 150 pounds Kg) each. Unless otherwise specified, load the
(68.04kg) A static of 150 pounds (68.04kg) shelf uniformly to 40 pounds (18.14 Kg) per
(using fifteen 10-pound [4.54kg] sand bags per square foot of shelf area to a maximum of 200
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Section No. 3.1) shall be uniformly distributed pounds (90.72 Kg). Measure the deflection on
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in the drawer. Measure force required to acti- the shelf by measuring the distance to the refer-
vate the drawer. Operate from a closed posi- ence point and calculating the difference be-
tion to within ¼” (6.35mm) of full extension tween the two measurements. Record data and
for 50,000 cycles at a rate not to exceed 10 cy- remove load from the shelf.
cles per minute.
The allowable maximum deflection of a shelf
The drawer shall operate freely without evi- is 1/180 of the span and not in excess
dence of dragging, rubbing or binding. The of .25" (6.35mm). The following formula may
force required to open and close loaded drawer be used to calculate the approximate deflection
shall not be greater than 8 pounds (3.63kg) to expected from a uniformly distributed load:
activate hardware.*
D(max.) = 5W L^3 / 384 E I
*The American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) re-
quires a force no greater than five pounds to acti- WHERE:
vate hardware. The load rating in this document is
intended only for testing conditions where loads
D = Deflection in inches (Maximum 1/180
challenge the durability of the hardware. Under
actual conditions, drawer loading should be re- span, not to exceed .25" (6.35mm).
duced to levels that result in compliance with ADA
as applicable. W = (Design Load) x (Shelf Depth in
Inches) x (Shelf Span in Inches) (Design
7.0 Shelving Load = 40 pounds (18.14 Kg) / square foot
divided by 144)
7.1 Description of Test Unit
“W” shall not exceed 200 pounds (90.72
Metal shelving shall be tested using the follow-
ing procedure. The shelves to be tested are as
Kg).
described in sections 4.1 and 9.1 “Description
of Test Cabinet”. L = Span between supports in inches
7.2 Shelf Load Test E = Modulus of Elasticity Steel = 29 *

10^6 psi 1-M-2
I = Cross section moment of inertia.
This test will demonstrate the ability of a shelf
and its mounting hardware to support normal 8.0 Cabinet Surface Finish Tests
laboratory loads.
8.1 Chemical Spot Test
A shelf shall be mounted in the manner in
which it is designed. Measure the distance from The purpose of the chemical spot test is to

evaluate the resistance a finish has to chemical Level 2 - Slight surface etching or severe
spills. staining.
Level 3 - Pitting, cratering, swelling, or erosion
Note: Many organic solvents are suspected of coating. Obvious and significant
deterioration.
carcinogens, toxic and/or flammable. Great
care should be exercised to protect person- Test Test
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No. Chemical Reagent Method Range

nel and the environment from exposure to
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harmful levels of these materials. 1. Acetate, Amyl A 0-1

2. Acetate, Ethyl A 0-2
8.1.2 Test Procedure 3. Acetic Acid, 98% B 0-3
4. Acetone A 0-1
Provide 2” x 2” (50.8mm x 50.8mm) 18 gauge 5. Acid Dichromate, 5% B 0-1
CRS test samples with between 2 and 4 mills 6. Alcohol, Butyl A 0-1
of the manufactures standard paint finish ap- 7. Alcohol, Ethyl A 0-1
plied. The samples shall be tested for chemical 8. Alcohol, Methyl A 0-1
resistance as described herein. Ammonium Hydroxide,
9. 28% B 0
Place samples on a flat surface, clean with soap 10. Benzene A 0-2
and water and blot dry. Condition the panel for 11. Carbon Tetrachloride A 0-1
48-hours at 73+ 3F (23(+ 2(C) and 50+ 5% 12. Chloroform A 0-2
relative humidity, or the currently accepted
13. Chromic Acid, 60% B 0-2
guideline set by ASTM. Test the samples for
14. Cresol A 0-2
chemical resistance using forty-nine different
chemical reagents by one of the following 15. Dichloroacetic Acid A 0-3
methods. 16. Dimethylformamide A 0-2
17. Dioxane A 0-2
Method A - Test volatile chemicals by placing 18. Ethyl Ether A 0-1
a cotton ball saturated with reagent in the 19. Formaldehyde, 37% A 0-1
mouth of a 1-oz. (29.574cc) bottle and invert- 20. Formic Acid, 90% B 0-3
ing the bottle on the surface of the sample. The 21. Furfural A 0-3
cotton ball shall remain in contact with the 22. Gasoline A 0
sample for the duration of the test. Hydrofluoric Acid,
23. B 0-2
37%
Method B – Test non-volatile chemicals by 24.
Hydrofluoric Acid,
B 0-3
placing five drops of the reagent on the sur- 48%
face of the sample and covering with a 24mm Hydrogen Peroxide,
25. B 0-1
watch glass, convex side down. 30%
26. Iodine, Tincture of B 0-2
For both of the above methods, leave the re- 27. Methyl Ethyl Ketone A 0-2
agents on the sample for a period of one hour. 28. Methylene Chloride A 0-2
Wash off the sample with water, clean with 29. Mono Chlorobenzene A 0-2
detergent and naptha, and rinse with deionized 30. Naphthalene A 0-1
water. Dry with a towel and evaluate after 24- 31. Nitric Acid, 20% B 0-1
hours at 73± 3°F (23°± 2°C) and 50± 5% rela- 32. Nitric Acid, 30% B 0-1
tive humidity, or the currently accepted guide- 33. Nitric Acid, 70% B 0-3
line set by ASTM using the following rating 34. Phenol, 90% A 0-2
system: 35. Phosphoric Acid, 85% B 0-1
36. Silver Nitrate Saturated B 0
Level 0 - No detectable change. 37. Sodium Hydroxide 10% B 0
Level 1 - Slight change in color or gloss.
38. Sodium Hydroxide 20% B 0

Test Test 8.3 Finish Impact Test
No. Chemical Reagent Method Range
39. Sodium Hydroxide 40% B 0-1 8.3.1 Purpose of Test
40. Sodium Hydroxide Flake B 0
41. B 0 The purpose of this test is to evaluate the duc-
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Sodium Sulfide Saturated
42. Sulfuric Acid, 33% B 0 tility of the coating.
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43. Sulfuric Acid, 77% B 0
44. Sulfuric Acid, 96% B 2-3 8.3.2 Test Procedure
Sulfuric Acid 77%& Ni-
45. B 1-3 An 18 gauge CRS sample panel shall measure
tric Acid 70% equal parts
46. Toluene A 0-1 approximately 14" x 24" (355.6mm x
47. Trichloroethylene A 0-1 609.6mm). The panel shall have between 2 and
48. Xylene A 0-1
4 mills of the manufactures standard paint fin-
ish applied.
49. Zinc Chloride, Saturated B 0
8.1.3 Acceptance Level Position the panel on a smooth concrete floor.
A one-pound ball (approximately 2" [50.8mm]
The Range of Results is provided to establish in diameter) shall be dropped from a distance
the acceptable range for Laboratory Grade Fin- of 12" (304.8mm) onto a flat horizontal sur-
ishes. Results will vary from manufacturer to face.
manufacturer. Laboratory grade finishes shall
result in no more than four Level 3 conditions. 8.3.3 Acceptance Level
Individual test results for the specified 49 re-
agents will be verified with the established There shall be no visual evidence to the naked
third party, independent SEFA 8 test submittal eye of cracks or checks in the finish due to im-
form. Suitability for a given application is pact.
dependent upon the chemicals used in a given
laboratory. 8.4 Paint Adhesion on Steel
8.2 Hot Water Test 8.4.1 Purpose of Test
8.2.1 Purpose of Test The paint adhesion test is used to determine the
bond of the coating to steel.
The purpose of this test is to insure the coating
is resistant to hot water. 8.4.2 Test Procedure
8.2.2 Test Procedure Using one of the samples described in section

10.1.2, perform the following test.
Hot water (100°C ±3%) shall be allowed to
trickle (with a steady stream and at a rate of not This test is based on ASTM D3359-02
less than 6 ounces [177.44cc] per minute) on “Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhe-
the finished surface, which shall be set at an sion by Tape Test 1 – Test Method B”. Two
angle of 45-degrees, for a period of five min- sets of six parallel lines 2mm apart shall be cut
utes. with a razor blade to intersect at right angles
thus forming a grid of 25 squares. The cuts
8.2.3 Acceptance Level shall be made just deep enough to go through
the coating, but not into the substrate. Brush
After cooling and wiping dry, the finish shall the grid area lightly with a soft brush, and then
show no visible effects from the hot water. place a piece of tape over the grid. Rub the tape

firmly with the eraser of a pencil to ensure
good contact. Remove the tape by rapidly pull-
ing it back upon itself as close to an angle of
180° as possible.

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A 4B rating or better (ninety five percent or

more of the grid area shall show finish intact.
8.5 Paint Hardness on Steel
The paint hardness test is used to determine the

resistance of the coatings to scratches.

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This test is based on ASTM D3363-0 “Standard Ý±²º·¹«®¿¬·±²
Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil
Test 1 ”. Using one of the samples described in
section 10.1.2, perform the following test.
Clip a corner of the sample at 45° exposing a Ú·¹ ïíò ìØ Ð»²½·´ Ý±²º·¹«®¿¬·±²
raw metal edge. Place the sample on a raw
metal base plate so that the exposed metal edge the pencil 90° in the holder and repeat the test
of the sample makes contact with the turned up to one side of the first test. Repeat this two
side of the base plate (see Figure 12). more times for a total of four tests, each with a
different quadrant of the pencil lead.
Remove approximately 6mm of wood from a
4H pencil, being careful to leave an undis- 8.5.3 Acceptance Level
turbed smooth cylinder of lead. Holding the
pencil at an angle of 90° to an abrasive paper, The paint finish shall withstand the abrasion of
rub the lead against the paper maintaining an a 4H pencil without penetrating through to the
exact angle of 90° until a flat smooth and circu- substrate and completing a continuous circuit.
lar cross section is obtained. On the other end
of the pencil remove approximately 13mm of 8.6 Dart Impact Test
wood from one half of the pencil (see Figure
13). Not Applicable to Metal Casework
Install the pencil into a Sheen model 720N 8.7 Edge Delaminating Tests
Pencil Scratch Hardness Tester. Connect a con-
tinuity meter to the base plate and to the top of Not Applicable to Metal Casework
the pencil, being sure to make good contact
with the exposed portion of the lead.
8.8 Edge Impact Test
Following the manufacturers instructions place
the tester on the surface of the test sample and Not Applicable to Metal Casework
push it forward approximately13mm. Rotate

8.9 Wear Resistance (Abrasion) Test 9.2 Load Test
Not Applicable to Metal Casework 9.2.1 Purpose of Test
9.0 Wall Mounted Cabinets The wall mounted load test will demonstrate
the strength of the back of the wall cabinet.
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9.1 Description of Test Cabinet.
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Unit Evaluation shall be conducted on a wall
mounted cabinet with nominal dimensions Using sand or shot bags weighing 10 pounds
±1” (25.4mm) as follows: 48" (1,219.2mm) (4.54 Kg) each, load cabinet bottom, each
wide, 30" (762mm) high, and 13" (304.8mm) shelf, and top uniformly with 40 pounds (18.14
deep. The wall cabinet shall be manufactured Kg) per square foot to a maximum of 200
to manufacturers’ standard construction and pounds (90.72 Kg) each. Maximum load to any
practices. The wall cabinet shall have two cabinet shall not exceed 600 pounds (272.16
swinging doors, designed in such a way that Kg) (a maximum of 200 pounds [90.72 Kg]
loaded to each bottom, a minimum of one shelf
loaded per Section 7.0, and the top) regardless
of the number of shelves.
With weights in place, operate doors through

full travel to verify normal operation of doors.
Remove weights and operate doors to verify
normal operation. Verify that there is no sig-
nificant permanent deformation of cabinet top,
cabinet back, cabinet bottom, or shelves. After
weights are removed, the cabinet shall show no
Ú·¹ ïìò É¿´´ Ó±«²¬»¼ Ý¿¾·²»¬ permanent damage to the cabinet, cabinet bot-
Ü»-½®·°¬·±² ±º Ì»-¬ Ý¿¾·²»¬ tom, or shelves.
when the doors are open, access to cabinet is 10.0 Tables

unobstructed (see Figure 14). Door loading
procedures are outlined under Section 5.0 10.1 Description of Test Unit
(Doors). The wall cabinet will be provided with
the manufacturer’s standard number of shelves. The table for evaluation shall be a standing
Shelves shall be evaluated per Section 7.0 height, four legged, free standing table. The
(Shelves). The unit and shelves shall be table shall be nominally ±1”(25.4mm)
mounted in a manner recommended by the 60" (1,524mm) long, 23" (584.2mm) deep and
manufacturer. A visual examination shall be 35" (889mm) high (see Fig. 15). Leg and apron
conducted to verify that the configuration and size and construction shall be to manufacturer’s
installation comply with these conditions. Dis- specification. A top of 1" (25.4mm) thick 37-
continue evaluation if unit is not in compliance 50 pcf medium density fiberboard shall be
or if malfunction is noted. freely positioned on the table without glue or
fasteners of any kind. The top dimensions will
be such that it will overhang the cabinet pe-
rimeter by 1". Its weight shall be included in
the test as live load. Tables can be represented
by a very large range of styles and designs.

rails shall not deflect more than 1/360 of the
span of the table and not to exceed
1/8" (3.175mm). In the case of a table with a
drawer, the deflection of the rail shall not inter-
fere with the function of the drawer. After the
load is removed, inspect the table for structural
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damage.
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10.3 Table Racking
Ú·¹ ïëò Ü»-½®·°¬·±² ±º Ì»-¬ Ì¿¾´» This test will demonstrate the structural integ-
rity of the table construction when subjected to
10.2 Table Static Load a racking load. Most racking failures occur
upon dragging an unloaded table across a floor.
10.2.1 Purpose of Test The ability of a table to resist a racking load
will indicate less damage to the structure. The
This test will challenge the table components to following tests were based on and adapted
loads that are used in the laboratory. from ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-1989 American Na-
tional Standard for Office Furnishings “Desk
10.2.2 Test Procedure Products-Tests.” Adjustments have been made
to better accommodate the specific applica-
Load the table top by using solid steel bars (per tions of tables used in laboratories.
Section 3.1), each weighing 50 pounds (22.68
Kg), stacked evenly and spaced per Figure 16. 10.3.2 Test Procedure
The table shall be tested in its normal upright

position, with floor glides fully retracted and
blocked to prevent the table from sliding.
Screw a block to the underside of the counter-
top to prevent it from sliding (the countertop
must remain freely positioned). The table shall
then be positioned at 45°, with one pair of legs
on the floor and the other raised and supported
Ú·¹ ïêò Ì¿¾´» Í¬¿¬·½ Ì»-¬ Ý±²º·¹«®¿¬·±²
These evenly distributed loads should be no

less than 600 pounds (272.16 Kg) for free
standing tables. Include the weight of the
working surface as live load.
No structural breakage shall result from applica

-tion of the load. With the full load, the apron Ú·¹ ïéò Ì¿¾´» Î¿½µ·²¹ Ì»-¬ Ý±²º·¹«®¿¬·±²

11
(see Figure 17). The unit shall remain in this Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary,
position for thirty minutes. The unit shall be 1988, p 980.
lowered without shock to the leveled surface
12
and evaluated. The procedure shall be re- Metals Handbook Committee, Metals Hand-
peated on the opposite end. book, 8th Edition,Vol.1 “Properties and Selec-
tion of Metals” (Ohio: American Society for
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10.3.3 Acceptance Level Metals, 1969), p 408
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When returned to normal position, the opera-
tion of the table shall be normal, and there
will be no signs of permanent damage.
Endnotes
1
This format has been adapted from the
BIFMA American National Standard format,
X5.5 - 1989.
2
lbid. p 8.
3
lbid. pp 10-26.
4
The Concise American Heritage Dictionary,
(Boston: Hought-on Mifflin Company, 1969),
p. 38.
5
Architectural Woodwork Institute, Architec-
tural Woodwork Quality Standards Illus-
trated, 7th Edition Version 1.0, 1997, p A-563.
6
E. Paul DeGarmo, Materials and Process in
Manufacturing, 5th Edition, (New York: Mac-
Millan Publishing Co., Inc.1979), p 423.
7
A. Merriam-Webster, Webster’s Ninth New
Collegiate Dictio-nary, (Massachusetts: Mer-
riam-Webster Inc. 1988), p 381.
8
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, Wood Engi-
neering Handbook, (New Jersey: Prentice-
Hall, Inc. 1974), p 23-6. 9Architectural Wood-
work Quality Standards Illustrated, 7th
Edition Version 1.0, p 38.
9
Wood Engineering Handbook, p 23-7.
10
BIFMA, American National Standard for
Office Furnishings,
(ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-1983), p 8-9.

SEFA-Approved Product Testing Facilities
Testing as described in this document must be performed and documented by one of the
following third-party testing facilities:
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Bjorksten bit 7 IMR Test Labs

Michael Maloney, President Don Shuman
2 fen Oak Court 131 Woodsedge Drive
Madison, WI 53718 Lansing Technology Park
Phone: 608.224.0377 Lansing, MI 14882
Fax: 608.224.0455 Phone: 607.533.7000
Email: Bjorksten@bit7.net Fax: 607.533.9210
www.bit7.com Email: imr@imrtest.com
www. imrtest.com
Cardinal Environmental Inc.,
Scott A. Hanson, President Intertek ETL Entela
3303 Pain Avenue Joe LaGrow, Account Consultant
Sheboygen, WI 53081 3033 Madison SE
Phone: 920.459.2500 Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Fax: 920.459.2503 Phone: 616.247.0515
Email: shanson@cardinalenvironmental.com Fax: 616.247.7527
www.cardinalenvironmental.com Email: joseph.lagrow@intertek.com
www.entela.com
Exova
Sandra Hood Micom Laboratories Inc.,
2395 Speakman Drive Michel Comtois, Laboratory Services
Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1B3 556, Avenue Lepine
Phone: 905.822-4111 Ext 593 Dorval, QC CANADA H9P 2V6
Email: sales@exova.com Phone: 514.633.0078
www.exova.com Fax: 514.633.7188
Email: info@micomlab.com
Gaynes Labs, Inc., www.micomlab.com
Philip D. Ross, Products Materials Manager
9708 Industrial Drive SGS Testing Co.
Bridgeview, IL 60455 Oliva Kou or Steven Xi
Phone: 708.233.6655 1/F 3rd Building
Fax: 708.233.6985 No. 889, Yishan Road
Email: gayneslabs@aol.com Xuhui District, Shanghai, China 200233
www.nrinc.com/gaynes Phone: 86.0.21 6140 2666 ext 2013 or 2710
www.cn.sgs.com

LABORATORY FURNITURE
CERTIFICATE OF PERFORMANCE
______________________________________________ certifies that its laboratory furniture identified as
METAL CASEWORK
(Company Name)
—SEFA 8-M—
__________________________________________ , has been tested in conformance with the full requirements
(Test Unit)
of the SEFA 8-M-2010 Recommended Practices with results noted below.
Full documentation of the test results is available upon request in a bound report that includes a detailed descrip-
tion of the test unit and procedures, witnesses results and appropriate drawings or photographs of the test unit and
procedures.
TEST RESULTS TEST RESULTS TEST RESULTS

TEST TEST TEST
PASS/FAIL PASS / FAIL PASS / FAIL
4.2 6.2 8.2
4.3 6.3 8.3
4.4 6.4 8.4
5.1 @200 lbs. 6.5 @ 100 lbs. 8.5
5.2 6.5 @ 150 lbs. 9.2
5.3 7.2 Deflection Measured 10.2
6.1 8.1 See Attached Form 10.3
COMPANY INFORMATION TEST SUPERVISOR INFORMATION

Name: Name:
Address: Title:
Signature:
Telephone: COMPANY OFFICER INFORMATION

Fax: Name:
Title:
Date: Signature:

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TESTING – 8-M-2010
Date of Test: Sample Description:
Type of Material Coated: Coating Type:

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Rating Scale: Level 0 – No Detectable Change

Level 1 – Slight Change in Color or Gloss
Level 2 – Slight Surface Etching or Severe Staining
Level 3 – Pitting, Cratering, Swelling, Erosion of Coating. Obvious and Significant Deterioration.
# CHEMICAL RATING COMMENTS

1 Acetate, Amyl
2 Acetate, Ethyl
3 Acetic Acid 98%
4 Acetone
5 Acid Dichromate 5%
6 Alcohol, Butyl
7 Alcohol, Ethyl
8 Alcohol, Methyl
9 Ammonium Hydroxide 28%
10 Benzene
11 Carbon Tetrachloride
12 Chloroform
13 Chromic Acid 60%
14 Cresol
15 Dichloroacetic Acid
16 Dimethylformamide
17 Dioxane
18 Ethyl Ether
19 Formaldehyde 37%
20 Formic Acid 90%
21 Furfural
22 Gasoline
23 Hydrofluoric Acid 37%
24 Hydrofluoric Acid 48%
25 Hydrogen Peroxide 30%
26 Iodine, Tincture of

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# CHEMICAL RATING COMMENTS

27 Methyl Ethyl Ketone
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28 Methylene Chloride
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29 Monochlorobenzene
30 Naphthalene
31 Nitric Acid 20%
32 Nitric Acid 30%
33 Nitric Acid 70%
34 Phenol 90%
35 Phosphoric Acid 85%
36 Silver Nitrate, Saturated
37 Sodium Hydroxide 10%
40 Sodium Hydroxide, Flake
41 Sodium Sulfide, Saturated
42 Sulfuric Acid 33%
Sulfuric Acid 77%, and
45 Nitric Acid 70%, equal parts
46 Toluene
47 Trichloroethylene
48 Xylene
49 Zinc Chloride, Saturated
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Committee Members………………… 156 8.0 Water Faucets and Fittings……… 167

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10.1.2 Panel Mounted Valves

11.0 Faucets for Purified Water…….. 173

12.0 Backflow Prevention……….…… 174

13.0 Fittings for ADA Compliance….. 175

14.0 Vandal-Resistant Fittings………. 175

15.0 Electrical Fittings………….......... 175

16.0 Emergency Eye Wash……..……. 176

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SEFA 7 Committee Members

Steve Kersten, Committee Chair..……………….. Water Saver Faucet Co.

Larry Himmelblau ………………………………..… Chicago Faucet Co.

Stan Tracz ………………………………………...… Scientific Plastics

Peter Kearns ………………………………………… Water Saver Faucet Co.

Michael Straughn ………………………………….... Water Saver Faucet Co.

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SEFA Glossary of Terms

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1.0 Scope Water Tube”, ASTM B88-03

2.0 Purpose “Standard Specification for Electrodeposited

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Manual Control A type of valve mechanism Pedestal See Turret Base.

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5.2.3 Corrosion Resistant Finishes Test Method B — For nonvolatile chemicals,

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7.3 Installation b. Secure the fitting to a counter top or wall

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