storage cistern definition

storage cistern means a cistern for storing water for subsequent use, not being a flushing cistern;
storage cistern means any cistern for containing water supplied by the authority other than in flushing cistern or a hot water cistern;
storage cistern means any cistern, other than a flushing cistern or a hot water cistern, having a free water surface under atmospheric pressure, but excludes a drinking-trough or drinking-bowl for animals;

More Definitions of storage cistern

storage cistern means any cistern or water tank other than a flushing cistern in which water is stored at atmospheric pressure, the water being normally received through a float control valve set at a predetermined level and incorporating an air gap;
storage cistern means any cistern other than a flushing cistern, in which the water is at atmospheric pressure, but does not include a drinking trough or drinking bowl for animals, including poultry.

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