Additional Information for Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment
NSG 45: The Backbone for Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Systems
NSG 45 categorizes a wide range of equipment and components essential for plumbing, heating, and waste disposal systems. This standardized classification system plays a crucial role in streamlining communication, procurement, and data sharing within these industries.
What's included in NSG 45?
NSG 45 encompasses a diverse group of items broadly categorized into three subcategories:
1. Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories: This category covers various components used in plumbing systems, including:
- Sinks, bathtubs, and showers
- Toilets and bidets
- Faucets and valves
- Pipes and fittings
- Drainage and waste disposal systems
2. Space and Water Heating Equipment: This subcategory focuses on equipment responsible for heating spaces and providing hot water, including:
- Boilers and furnaces
- Water heaters
- Radiators and convectors
- Heat pumps and solar water heating systems
- Thermostats and control systems
3. Waste Disposal Equipment: This category includes equipment for collecting, processing, and disposing of waste, such as:
- Garbage disposals
- Septic tanks and sewage treatment systems
- Waste compactors and recycling equipment
Benefits of using NSG 45:
- Standardization: By establishing a common language, NSG 45 facilitates communication and collaboration between manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and end-users within the plumbing, heating, and waste disposal sectors.
- Efficient Procurement: Utilizing standardized classifications enables accurate identification and efficient sourcing of specific equipment based on their NSG classification. This simplifies the procurement process for construction projects, repairs, and maintenance activities.
- Improved Data Sharing: NSG 45 promotes standardized data exchange, allowing easier sharing of information about equipment and components across different organizations and throughout the supply chain. This fosters transparency and collaboration within these industries.
Additional Considerations:
It's important to remember that NSG 45 focuses on classification and does not necessarily address specific product specifications or quality standards. Compliance with relevant building codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices remains crucial for the proper installation and operation of equipment within these categories.
By understanding the scope and benefits of NSG 45, stakeholders in the plumbing, heating, and waste disposal industries can leverage this system for improved communication, efficient procurement, and enhanced data sharing within the global landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Federal Supply Group 45
- What is Federal Supply Group 45?
- FSG 45 is the Federal Supply Group (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Group NSG 45) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Group 45?
- NSG 45 is the NATO Supply Classification Group (also known as Federal Supply Group FSG 45 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment.
- Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 45?
- FSG 45 contains the following Federal Supply Classes (FSC) (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class [NSC]): 4520, 4530, 4540, 4510
- Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 45?
- NSG 45 contains the following NATO Supply Classification Classes (NSC) (also known as Federal Supply Class [FSC] in the USA): 4520, 4530, 4540, 4510
- When did the transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occur?
- The transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occurred on January 1, 1997. This change was implemented to align the classification and coding systems used by NATO member countries for military supplies and equipment. Federal Supply Groups (FSG) are now obsolete.
Top 20 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Group 45
- What is a Space Heater? 459 Items
- A Space Heater (HEATER,SPACE) is a device designed to burn various types of fuel within an inclosure which protects and confines the fire. It is used for the purpose of raising the temperature of the air in its immediate vicinity. The inclosure may be vented. Excludes HEATER, DUCT TYPE, PORTABLE and HEATER, SPACE, ELECTRIC.
- What is an Electric Space Heater? 2299 Items
- An Electric Space Heater (HEATER,SPACE,ELECTRIC) is a device having a heating element which when connected to an electrical source, directly imparts heat. Circulation of the heated air may be achieved by an integral blower or fan. For space heaters other than electric, see HEATER, SPACE.
- What is a Heating Radiator? 492 Items
- A Heating Radiator (RADIATOR,HEATING) is a heat transferring unit designed to transfer heat to surrounding air by radiation. The unit is exposed directly to the space served and it is generally connected to some type of heat generating unit, such as a steam or hot water heating boiler, but may have an integral gas or electric heating unit. Excludes HEATER, CONVECTION, STEAM-HOT WATER.
- What is a Low Pressure Heating Boiler? 398 Items
- A Low Pressure Heating Boiler (BOILER,HEATING,LOW PRESSURE) is a unit consisting of a series of metal shells and/or tubes assembled in integral form, utilizing a space enclosed within itself as a combustion chamber for burning fuel. The heat emanating from the burning fuel is absorbed by water circulating through the shells and/or tubes, raising the water temperature to a predetermined degree or changing its physical properties to steam. Excludes high pressure steam boilers over 15 pounds (6.804 kg) gauge working steam pressure.
- What is an Electric Water Heater? 827 Items
- An Electric Water Heater (HEATER,WATER,ELECTRIC) is a unit specifically designed for heating water by a direct fired method, utilizing electric heating element(s).
- What is a Duct Type Ventilation Heater? 833 Items
- A Duct Type Ventilation Heater (HEATER,VENTILATION,DUCT TYPE) is a heat transferring unit utilizing a separate source of steam or hot water as the heat transfer medium. It consists of finned parallel tubes joined together by a header or headers and is designed for installation in the ducts of a forced air circulating system. It may be provided with a flanged outer casing to facilitate mounting of the unit in planned or existing duct work. Circulation of the heated air is achieved by use of a blower or fan not integral with the heating unit.
- What is an Immersion Type Electrical Heating Element? 3160 Items
- An Immersion Type Electrical Heating Element (HEATING ELEMENT,ELECTRICAL,IMMERSION TYPE) is an electrical device in the form of a resistor consisting of a resistance wire, an insulating material, and a sheath. It is designed to transform electrical current into heat while immersed in a liquid to be heated or in contact with materials to be melted. It may include an automatic control to regulate the amount of heat generated.
- What is a Flue Damper? 387 Items
- A Flue Damper (DAMPER,FLUE) is a cast iron or sheet metal plate designed to be installed in a boiler, heater, stove, or furnace flue pipe to control the draft, and/or in an air duct to control the passage of air. Excludes VALVE, BUTTERFLY.
- What is an Air Conditioning-Heating Elbow? 531 Items
- An Air Conditioning-Heating Elbow (ELBOW,AIR CONDITIONING-HEATING) is a fitting used to connect two sections of air conditioning-heating flue pipes of the same cross-sectional shape to form an angular turn.
- What is an Air Conditioning-Heating Pipe? 1529 Items
- An Air Conditioning-Heating Pipe (PIPE,AIR CONDITIONING-HEATING) is a shaped product of sheet metal; round, rectangular, or square in cross-sectional shape. It is uniform throughout its length. Used to conduct air or gas fumes from one area to another.
- What is a Stationary Duct Type Heater? 1439 Items
- A Stationary Duct Type Heater (HEATER,DUCT TYPE,STATIONARY) is a device capable of producing heat from gas, liquid fuel, or an electrical heating element designed for permanent installation in sheet metal ducts of a forced air circulating system. It consists of (1) a finned, steel burner tube, a combustion air blower, a control panel, and a constant level fuel supply system or (2) a device having a heating element which when connected to an electrical source, directly imparts heat. It may be provided with a flanged outer casing to facilitate mounting in planned or existing duct work. Circulation of the heated air is achieved by use of a blower or fan not integral with the heating unit.
- What is a Nonimmersion Type Electrical Heating Element? 10939 Items
- A Nonimmersion Type Electrical Heating Element (HEATING ELEMENT,ELECTRICAL,NONIMMERSION TYPE) is an electrical device in the form of a resistor consisting of a resistance wire, an insulating material, and may be sheathed. Includes infrared elements. It is designed to transform electrical current into heat. It may include an automatic control to regulate the amount of heat generated.
- What is a Pressure Atomizing Oil Burner Nozzle? 799 Items
- A Pressure Atomizing Oil Burner Nozzle (NOZZLE,OIL BURNER,PRESSURE ATOMIZING) is an essentially tubular fitting which forms the combustion outlet end of the fuel feed line in a pressure oil burner. It has a single, threaded oil inlet connection at one end and a nonconnected outlet at the other through which the oil is released in the boiler combustion chamber in the form of a spray. Outlet tip may be separable. May include strainer, filter, and/or adapter.
- What is a Floor Drain? 337 Items
- A Floor Drain (DRAIN,FLOOR) is a drain through which liquids are drained from floors, shower stalls, or urinal stalls.
- What is a Single Faucet? 902 Items
- A Single Faucet (FAUCET,SINGLE) is a compression type device usually formed of metal, comprising one valvelike unit which, when attached to a liquid supply line, manually starts, stops and regulates the flow of liquid through a single integral spout. Excludes COCK, PLUG; COCK, DRAIN and FAUCET, RADIATOR FILLING.
- What is a Double Faucet? 443 Items
- A Double Faucet (FAUCET,DOUBLE) is a compression type device usually formed of metal, comprising of either a mixing valve or two or more valve-like units when attached to two or more liquid supply lines. It manually starts, stops, and requlates the flow of liquids through a single spout or hose spray attachment.
- What is a Water Mixing Valve? 367 Items
- A Water Mixing Valve (VALVE,WATER MIXING) is a valve having one discharge connection and separate hot and cold inlet connections in one body. It is designed to mix water to a desired temperature.
Stock Items for FSG 45 Page 1 of 166
- 4510-00-595-0923
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 571X-69597-08507
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 6
- MS49007-05S60
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- A-A-55537-25-SH45
- RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: E
- 1-00-60SS
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
- MS49007-17SH80
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 6
- 1006148 PC 67
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
- 200A80DEG
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- 149202012
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 6
- MT0345A
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- PWA22144-1
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: A
- 001214165 PART 203
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- ADCP105C
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 50390-305
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: B
- 106411
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: E
- 2GPHRF80-60DEG
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- 1-43234
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: A
- SC121-15W115V
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 4-MHK-900-1333W-254V
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 1-40674
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 5618224
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: A
- A-A-55537-21-H80
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: E
- P9783996-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: X
- 022356-000
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 022375-000
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 5618224
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: A
- E0151
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 3650006-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 5618224-7
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: E
- K0580110
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 12-5
- RNCC: C | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- 19B9178
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- D12
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 4485
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 187-110V
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 019451-001
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 5618224
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: A
- TYPE 4696/6502-900MM-1333W-254V
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 5618224
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: A
- 7420-2
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 5618224
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: A
- 5618224
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: A
- 3605K-12
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 5618224
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: A
- 24115
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- B-6858
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 2
- O-78-2-03-6
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- K098-068021
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- ZT1980B15
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 5618224
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: A
- 233-5999-3030/12GL
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- MAES9A/86740/BD&T/0003
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 46/2040
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 870296
- RNCC: C | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 5
- AMR/SEM/126-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5