Plumbing (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (Vic)

Plumbing (Amendment) Regulations 2001

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TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Regulation Page

1.	Objectives	1
2.	Authorising provision	1
3.	Commencement	1
4.	Revocation	2
5.	Additional objective	2
6.	Additional definition	2
7.	New category of specialised work	2
8.	Insertion of regulation 18A	2

18A. Plumbing (Backflow Prevention) work 2

9.	Insertion of Division 4A into Part 3	3
Division 4ARequirements for Plumbing (Backflow
Prevention) Work	3

26A. Qualifications required 3

10.	Compliance to standards	3
11.	Standard of work	4
12.	Insertion of Divisions 3 to 7 into Part 5	4
Division 3Water Supply	4

31B.	Definitions applying to this Division	4
31C.	Performance requirements for the design and
construction of cold water services	4
31D.	Modification of document referred to in AS 3500.1.1	5
31E.	Requirement for dual-flush cisterns	7

Division 4Sanitary Plumbing and Sanitary Drainage 8

31F.	Definitions applying to this Division	8
31G.	Performance requirements for the design and
construction of sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage	8
31H.	Modification of document referred to in AS 3500.2.1	9

Division 5Hot Water Supply Systems 19

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31I.	Definitions applying to this Division	19
31J.	Performance requirements for the design and
construction of hot water systems	19
31K.	Modification of document referred to in AS 3500.4.1	20

Division 6Evaporative Coolers 23

31L.	Definitions applying to this Division	23
31M.	Requirements for discharge system of evaporative
coolers	23
31N.	Requirements if discharge likely to cause injury or
damage	23
31O.	Other requirements	24

Division 7—Incorporation of Documents 25

31P. Incorporation of documents 25

13. Insertion of standards 25

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STATUTORY RULES 2001

S.R. No. 66/2001

Building Act 1993

Plumbing (Amendment) Regulations 2001

The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations:
Dated: 10 July 2001

Responsible Minister:

JOHN THWAITES

Minister for Planning

HELEN DOYE

Clerk of the Executive Council

1. Objectives

The main objectives of these Regulations are to

amend the Plumbing Regulations 1998

(a)	to specify Plumbing (Backflow Prevention) work as a class of specialised plumbing work; and
(b)	to move provisions prescribing standards in relation to plumbing work from the Plumbing Standards Regulations 1998 to the Plumbing Regulations 1998.

2. Authorising provision

These Regulations are made under sections

221ZZZV and 262 of the Building Act 1993.

3. Commencement

These Regulations come into operation on 15 July
2001.

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4. Revocation

The Plumbing Standards Regulations 19981 are revoked.

5. Additional objective

After regulation 1(c) of the Plumbing Regulations

1998 insert

"(ca) to prescribe standards in relation to plumbing

work; and".
6. Additional definition

In regulation 5 of the Plumbing Regulations 1998, after the definition of "plumbing course 3212

C.D.A." insert

' "Plumbing (Backflow Prevention) work" has the meaning set out in regulation 18A;'.

7. New category of specialised work

Before regulations 7(1)(a), 15(1)(a) and 15(2)(a)

of the Plumbing Regulations 1998 insert

"(aa) Plumbing (Backflow Prevention) work;".

8. Insertion of regulation 18A

After regulation 18 of the Plumbing Regulations

1998 insert

"18A. Plumbing (Backflow Prevention) work

Plumbing (Backflow Prevention) work is the inspection, maintenance, commissioning, testing, alteration or repair of a registered or

testable backflow prevention device listed in
column 1 of Table 4.1(a) of AS/NZS
3500.1.2–1998.".

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9. Insertion of Division 4A into Part 3

After Division 4 of Part 3 of the Plumbing
Regulations 1998 insert

"Division 4ARequirements for Plumbing (Backflow Prevention) Work

26A. Qualifications required

The qualifications and experience required for a person to be able to be licensed under section 221N of the Act to carry out

Plumbing (Backflow Prevention) work are—

(a) a licence to carry out Plumbing (Water Supply) work; and

(b) a pass in

(i) the Plumbing Industry
Commission backflow prevention
work examination; or

(ii) any backflow prevention course accredited under the Vocational Education and Training Act

1990.".

10. Compliance to standards

In regulation 31(1)(b) of the Plumbing applied by these Regulations)".

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11. Standard of work

(1) In the Plumbing Regulations 1998, after the

heading "PART 5STANDARD OF WORK",

insert

"Division 1Standard of Work".

(2) After regulation 31 of the Plumbing Regulations

1998 insert—

"Division 2Cooling Towers".

12. Insertion of Divisions 3 to 7 into Part 5

After regulation 31A of the Plumbing Regulations

1998 insert—

'Division 3Water Supply

31B. Definitions applying to this Division

In this Division—

"AS 3500.1.1" means AS 3500.1.1–1998

National Plumbing and Drainage
Part 1.1: Water supply—Performance
requirements, as published on 5 January
1998;

"AS 3500.1.2" means AS/NZS 3500.1.2–

1998 National Plumbing and Drainage
Part 1.2: Water supply—Acceptable
solutions, as published on 5 February
1998.

31C. Performance requirements for the design and construction of cold water services

Plumbing work carried out for the installation of, or alterations, additions or repairs to, any part of the cold water service

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of any property must comply with this

Division and with AS 3500.1.1.

31D. Modification of document referred to in

AS 3500.1.1

For the purposes of regulation 31C,

AS 3500.1.2 is to be read as if—

(a)	there was inserted after Clause 1.3.2— "1.3.3 Building—includes a structure, temporary building, temporary structure
and any part of a building or structure.";
(b)

in Clause 2.4.7(c) "(including below locations";

(c) "5.4.3 Meter inside building If the
meter is located inside a building, a

there was inserted after Clause 5.4.2— accessible position outside the building.

5.4.4 Two or more mains If water is

supplied from 2 or more water mains, a
non-return valve is to be installed
immediately downstream from each
meter assembly (or stop tap if no meter
is installed).";

(d) Note 1 of Table 5.1 was omitted;

(e)	in Clause 6.8.1 ", 2118.4 or 2118.5" was inserted after "AS 2118.1";
(f)	"maintenance of the float valve."—

in Clause 8.7.2, there was inserted after stop valve, of the same size as the inlet pipe, is to be fixed on the pipe in a

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position readily accessible from floor or ground level.";

(g) there was inserted "generally in

in Clause 12.3.1, after "be installed" relevant water authority";

(h) there was inserted after Clause 12.7— "12.8 TESTING PROVISIONS

12.8.1 Meters that are DN 32 or

larger To facilitate the testing in situ of DN 32 or larger meters, a ferrule tap of the size set out in Table 12.1 is to be
fixed immediately downstream from the meter. A stop valve is also to be installed immediately downstream from
the ferrule tap.

TABLE 12.1

FERRULE TAP SIZE FOR METER TESTING

Required Size of

Size of Meter	Ferrule Tap
DN 32 and DN80	DN20
DN100	DN25
>DN100	DN40";

(i) any reference to the "Building Code of Australia" had the same meaning as it has in the Building Act 1993;

(j) any reference to a requirement to comply with a direction, instruction, specification or requirement of a manufacturer in relation to a matter was a reference to a requirement to comply with the relevant best practice in relation to the matter;

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(k) "AS 1432 Copper tubes for water, gas
and sanitation" was a reference to
AS 1432–1996 Copper tubes for

any reference to "AS 1432" or applications;

(l) "AS 1460 Mechanical jointing fittings
for use with polyethylene pressure
pipes" was a reference to AS 1460—
Fittings for use with polyethylene
pipes, AS 1460.1–1989 Part 1:
Mechanical jointing fittings, and AS

any reference to "AS 1460" or fittings;

(m) "AS 1726 SAA Site Investigation
Code" was a reference to

any reference to "AS 1726" or investigations;

(n) "AS 2845.2–1996 Water supply—
Backflow prevention devices Part 2:
Air gaps and break tanks" was a
reference to AS 2845—Water supply—
Backflow prevention devices AS

any reference to "AS 2845.2" or maintenance.

31E. Requirement for dual-flush cisterns

(1) Despite anything to the contrary in these

Regulations (other than sub-regulations (2) and (3)), all cisterns for water closet pans in new installations, or where the cistern is to

be replaced, must be of the dual-flush type and must conform with the requirements of Clause 6.3 of SAA MP52–1997 Manual of

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authorisation procedures for plumbing and
drainage products.

(2) A compliance auditor or plumbing inspector may exempt an installation from the need to comply with sub-regulation (1).

(3) The Plumbing Industry Commission may

exempt a class or sub-class of building from the need to comply with sub-regulation (1).

Division 4Sanitary Plumbing and Sanitary

Drainage

31F. Definitions applying to this Division

In this Division—

"AS 3500.2.1" means AS 3500.2.1–1996

National Plumbing and Drainage
Part 2.1: Sanitary plumbing and
drainage—Performance requirements,
as published on 5 September 1996;

"AS 3500.2.2" means AS/NZS 3500.2.2–

1996 National Plumbing and Drainage
Part 2.2: Sanitary plumbing and
drainage—Acceptable solutions, as
published on 5 September 1996.

31G. Performance requirements for the design

and construction of sanitary plumbing and
sanitary drainage

Plumbing work carried out for the installation of, or alterations, additions or repairs to, any part of the sanitary plumbing system or sanitary drainage system of any property must comply with AS 3500.2.1.

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31H. Modification of document referred to in

AS 3500.2.1

For the purposes of regulation 31G,

AS 3500.2.2 is to be read as if—

(a)	there was inserted after Clause 1.3.2— "1.3.3 Building—includes a structure, temporary building, temporary structure
and any part of a building or structure.";
(b)	there was inserted after Clause 3.14(a)—

"(aa) Mortar jointed vitrified clay pipe

drains are to be removed up to the
authority's connection point;

(ab) In the case of a common effluent (drainage) system, all parts of the common drainage system within the boundary of the property on which the building is or was

situated that consist of mortar
jointed vitrified clay pipe drains

are to be removed.";

(c) in Clause 4.4.2.1(a)—

(i)   "below" was substituted for "at or near"; and

(ii)

there was inserted after "riser."— installed at surface level above, and independent of, the inspection cap. Support of the cover and termination position of the

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inspection cap is to comply with

Clause 4.4.2.1(c)(i) and (ii).";

(d) in Clause 4.7.1—

(i)  "and" was omitted at the end of paragraph (e);

(ii)  "and" was inserted at the end of paragraph (f);

(iii)

after paragraph (f) there was "(g) in all straight sections of

DN100 vented drain, at each end of the straight sections.";

(e) "graded discharge pipes."—

in Clause 6.2 there was inserted after Table 6.1, the Plumbing Industry Commission may assign a fixture rating to that fixture.";

(f) "with Table 6.3."—

in Clause 6.4.1 there was inserted after not to be installed on grade below the ground surface except for discharge pipes connected to floorwaste gullies.";

(g)

there was inserted after Clause "(c) In the case of a dental unit, the

vent may be connected at the first convenient point on the discharge pipe.";

(h) in Clause 9.5.1, "soil" was omitted;

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(i)

there was inserted after Clause "(d) if required by the Plumbing

Industry Commission, have a step
provided as a barrier against the
unwarranted entry of rainwater,
sand, mud and the like into the

sewerage system.";

(j) 11.25.2—

there was inserted after Clause be provided in every public urinal compartment.";

(k)

there was inserted after Clause 11.28— APPLIANCES

11.29.1 General All greasy discharges

from waste fixtures and floorwaste
gullies in the kitchen and food
preparation areas of buildings other
than Classes 1 and 2 are, unless
authorised by the Plumbing Industry
Commission and the relevant water
authority, to be made to pass through a
grease arrestor appliance before
entering the sewer.

11.29.2 Location Grease arrestor

appliances are to be located as close as
practicable to the fixtures served and,
whether installed internally or
externally, may be above or below
ground, except that grease arrestor

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appliances of the portable type are to be installed above ground.
11.29.3 Design Grease arrestor
appliances are to be constructed in accordance with any requirements of the Plumbing Industry Commission and must generally comply with the following—

(a) generally conform with the

grease arrestor appliances are to 11.3 as appropriate;

(b) grease arrestor appliances are to be fitted with covers which—

(i) vehicular or pedestrian

are able to withstand be imposed on them;

(ii)  may be loose fitting or airtight;

(iii)  are readily removable by one person;

(c) grease arrestor appliance are to be
suitable for the nature of the

the materials of construction of a through the appliance.

11.29.4 Ventilation

11.29.4.1 If airtight covers fitted

Grease arrestor appliances are to be covers are fitted.

provided with a DN50 vent (see

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11.29.4.2 Outlet ventilation Outlet
ventilation is to be provided to all grease arrestor appliances as follows—
(a)	disconnector gully outside a

as a DN100 riser off a Clause 4.6.2;

(b)	as a DN50 vent off a disconnector gully inside a building in accordance with Clause 4.6.5;
(c)	as a DN50 vent off a DN80 trap riser for a portable grease arrestor appliance inside a building in accordance with Clause 4.6.5.

11.29.4.3 Interconnection Grease

arrestor appliance and outlet vents may
be interconnected in accordance with

Clause 6.7.3.

11.29.5 Connection

11.29.5.1 Greasy discharges Fixtures

and floorwaste gullies with greasy
discharges are to be connected to the
inlet pipe of a grease arrestor appliance

in accordance with Clause 3.12.

11.29.5.2 Outlets The outlet from—

(a)

a portable grease arrestor loading of up to 5 fixture units is to be a minimum DN50;

(b) a portable grease arrestor
appliance receiving a hydraulic
loading of more than 5 fixture

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units is to be a minimum DN80;

and

(c) all other grease arrestor appliances are to be a minimum DN100.

11.29.5.3 Trap A separate trap, of the

same size as the outlet pipe, is to be
installed at the outlet of every grease
arrestor appliance.

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FIGURE 11.2 TYPICAL GREASE ARRESTOR APPLIANCE

(For Above or Below Ground Installations)

NOTES:

1.     Grease arrestor appliance to be connected and sized as specified in Clause 11.29.3.

2.     Grease arrestor appliance to have a minimum capacity below the invert level of the outlet pipe of 250 litres, or have a capacity equivalent to the maximum hourly discharge, whichever is the greater.

3.     As the contents of the unit may become slightly acidic, it is recommended that the internal concrete surfaces below outlet level be provided with an acid resistant lining.

4.     If installed above ground the grease arrestor appliance may be constructed using other approved materials subject to adequate structural support for the grease arrestor appliance being provided.

5.     All dimensions in millimetres.

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FIGURE 11.3 TYPICAL GREASE ARRESTOR
APPLIANCE—PORTABLE TYPE

(For Above Ground Installations)

NOTES:

1.     Grease arrestor appliance to be connected and sized as specified in Clause 11.29.3.

2.     Grease arrestor appliance to have a minimum capacity below the invert level of the outlet pipe of 100 litres, or have a capacity equivalent to the maximum hourly discharge, whichever is the greater.

3.     The capacity of the grease arrestor appliance must not exceed 250 litres.

4.     Consideration should be given to the provision of additional structural support for the grease arrestor appliance.

5.     All dimensions in millimetres.

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11.30 STEAM COOKERS
Steam cookers are to discharge over a tundish installed in accordance with Clause 11.22.";

(l) before "2032"—
"1741–1991 Vitrified clay pipes and

there was inserted in APPENDIX A quality";

(m)	any reference to the "Building Code of Australia" had the same meaning as it has under the Building Act 1993;
(n)	Rules" was a reference to the

any reference to "AS 3000 SAA Wiring Regulations 1999";

(o)	any reference to a requirement to comply with a direction, instruction, specification or requirement of a manufacturer in relation to a matter was a reference to a requirement to comply with the relevant best practice in relation to the matter;
(p)	"AS 1432 Copper tubes for water, gas and sanitation" was a reference to "AS 1432–1996 Copper tubes for

any reference to "AS 1432" or applications";

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(q) "AS 1460 Mechanical jointing fittings
for use with polyethylene pressure
pipes" was a reference to "AS 1460—
Fittings for use with polyethylene
pipes, AS 1460.1–1989 Part 1:
Mechanical jointing fittings, and AS

any reference to "AS 1460" or fittings";

(r) "AS 1645 Copper and copper alloy
compression fittings for use in water
supply and hot water services" was a
reference to "AS 3688–1994 Water
supply—Copper and copper alloy
compression and capillary fittings and

any reference to "AS 1645" or amendment 1";

(s) "AS 1646 Rubber joint rings for water
supply, sewerage and drainage
purposes" was a reference to
"AS 1646–1992 Elastomeric seals for

any reference to "AS 1646" or amendments 1 and 2";

(t) any reference to "AS 1693", "AS 1693 Rubber ring joints for vitrified clay pipes", "AS 1693.1", "AS 1693.1 Rubber ring joints for vitrified clay pipes Part 1: 100mm diameter", "AS 1693.2" or "AS 1693.2 Rubber ring joints for vitrified clay pipes Part 2: 150mm diameter" was a reference to "AS 1741–1991 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings with flexible joints—sewer quality";

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(u) "AS 1726 SAA Site Investigation
Code" was a reference to

any reference to "AS 1726" or investigations".

Division 5Hot Water Supply Systems

31I. Definitions applying to this Division

In this Division—

"AS 3500.4.1" means AS 3500.4.1–1997

National Plumbing and Drainage
Part 4.1: Hot water supply systems—
Performance requirements, as published
on 5 October 1997;

"AS 3500.4.2" means AS/NZS 3500.4.2–

1997 National Plumbing and Drainage
Part 4.2: Hot water supply systems—
Acceptable solutions, as published on
5 October 1997.

31J. Performance requirements for the design and construction of hot water systems

(1) Plumbing work carried out for the

installation of, or alterations, additions or
repairs to, any part of the hot water system of

any property must comply with AS 3500.4.1.

(2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1),

AS 3500.4.1 is to be read as if at the end of
clause 7.3 there were inserted—
"This clause only applies to the provision of
hot water if either a new hot water heater and
a new hot water reticulation system is being
installed or a new hot water reticulation
system is being installed.".

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31K. Modification of document referred to in

AS 3500.4.1

For the purposes of regulation 31J,

AS 3500.4.2 is to be read as if—

(a)	there was inserted after Clause 1.3.3— "1.3.4 Building—includes a structure, temporary building, temporary structure
and any part of a building or structure.";
(b)	1.6.2—

there was inserted at the end of Clause installation" means either a new hot water heater and a new hot water reticulation system or a new hot water reticulation system.'.

(c) "3.2.3 Hot water service The
provisions of Clause 5.3.2 of

there was inserted after Clause 3.2.2— hot water reticulation.";

(d)

there was inserted after Clause "(c) Holes drilled in metal studs or

plates are to be accurately sized to enable suitable grummets, lagging or a short sleeve of oversize pipe
firmly secured in the framework to be inserted around the pipe to ensure no direct contact between the pipe and framework but
allowing free longitudinal
movement of the pipe through the
grummet, lagging or sleeve.";

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(e) (a)–(e) of Clause 6.4.2 the following—
"All pipes conveying hot water,
including all vent or exhaust pipes to

there was substituted for paragraphs system.";

(f)	any reference to the "Building Code of Australia" had the same meaning as it has under the Building Act 1993;
(g)	Rules" was a reference to the

any reference to "AS 3000 SAA Wiring Regulations 1999";

(h)	any reference to a requirement to comply with a direction, instruction, specification or requirement of a manufacturer in relation to a matter was a reference to a requirement to comply with the relevant best practice in relation to the matter;
(i)	"AS 1432 Copper tubes for water, gas and sanitation" was a reference to "AS 1432–1996 Copper tubes for

any reference to "AS 1432" or applications";

(j) "AS 1460 Mechanical jointing fittings
for use with polyethylene pressure
pipes" was a reference to
"AS 1460—Fittings for use with
polyethylene pipes, AS 1460.1–1989
Part 1: Mechanical jointing fittings, and

any reference to "AS 1460" or fittings";

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(k) "AS 1585 Capillary and brazing fittings
of copper and copper alloy" was a
reference to "AS 3688–1994 Water
supply—Copper and copper alloy
compression and capillary fittings and

any reference to "AS 1585" or amendment 1";

(l) "AS 1646 Rubber joint rings for water
supply, sewerage and drainage
purposes" was a reference to
"AS 1646–1992 Elastomeric seals for

any reference to "AS 1646" or amendments 1 and 2";

(m) "AS 1726 SAA Site Investigation
Code" was a reference to

any reference to "AS 1726" or site investigations".

(n) "AS 2845.2 Water supply—Backflow
prevention devices Part 2: Air gaps and
break tanks" was a reference to
"AS 2845 Water supply—Backflow
prevention devices and

any reference to "AS 2845.2" or testing and maintenance";

(o) "BS 5422 Specification for the use of
thermal insulating materials" was a
reference to "BS 5422: 1990 Method
for specifying thermal insulating
materials on pipes, ductwork and

any reference to "BS 5422" or –40°C to +700°C)".

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Division 6Evaporative Coolers

31L. Definitions applying to this Division

In this Division—

"evaporative cooler" means a non

refrigerated water filtered air flow
ducted cooling system installed above
and through a roof;

"surface water drainage system" means any or all surface channels, kerbs and gutters, inlet pits, stormwater drains, stormwater pits, detention tanks or

areas, pump installations and rising
mains for the collection and
conveyance of surface water, from
paved and unpaved areas and
discharges from downpipes, but does

not include subsoil drains.

31M. Requirements for discharge system of

evaporative coolers

Plumbing work carried out for the installation of, or alterations, additions or repairs to, the discharge system of an evaporative cooler must comply with the requirements of this Division.

31N. Requirements if discharge likely to cause

injury or damage

(1) This regulation applies if the discharge from an evaporative cooler is likely—

(a)	to fall on a roof from which water is collected for potable or other use or re- use; or
(b)	to cause accelerated corrosion of roof surfaces or roof drainage components.

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(2) The waste outlet connections from the

evaporative cooler must discharge to—

(a) a sanitary drainage system; or

(b) a surface water drainage system; or

(c) a soakage pit, but only if a sanitary or surface water drainage system is not available and the discharge water will not cause damage to buildings or facilities by changing soil moisture conditions.

(3) If water from an evaporative cooler is

discharged to a sanitary drainage system—

(a) the provisions of either Clause 4.6.7.8
or Clause 11.22 of

a tundish must be connected and be complied with; and

(b) Section 2 of AS/NZS 3500.2.2–1996 must be complied with.

31O. Other requirements

(1) If water from an evaporative cooler is

discharged on to a roof then the standards contained in Sections 3 and 4 of AS/NZS 3500.3.2–1998 must be complied with.

(2) A discharge pipe from an evaporative cooler

must be a minimum size DN 40 and must have a continuous fall to the termination point.

(3) The bleed-off water pipe of an evaporative cooler must have an internal diameter of no less than the internal diameter of the unit

connection.

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Division 7—Incorporation of Documents 31P. Incorporation of documents

If a provision of these Regulations requires compliance with a specified document or part of a document, that document or part forms part of these Regulations.'.

13. Insertion of standards

At the end of the Schedule to the Plumbing

Regulations 1998 insert

"AS 3500.1.1–1998, National Plumbing and
Drainage Part 1.1: Water Supply—
Performance requirements.
AS 3500.1.2–1998, National Plumbing and
Drainage Part 1.2: Water Supply—
Acceptable solutions.
SAA MP 52–1997 Manual of authorisation
procedures for plumbing and drainage
products.
AS 3500.2.1–1996, National Plumbing and
Drainage Part 2.1: Sanitary Plumbing and
Drainage—Performance requirements.
AS/NZS 3500.2.2–1996, National Plumbing
and Drainage Part 2.2: Sanitary Plumbing
and Drainage—Acceptable solutions.
AS 1741–1991 Vitrified clay pipes and
fittings with flexible joints—sewer quality.
AS 3688–1994 Water supply—Copper and
copper alloy compression and capillary
fittings and threaded end connectors.
AS 3500.4.1–1997, National Plumbing and
Drainage Part 4.1: Hot Water Supply
Systems—Performance requirements.

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AS/NZS 3500.4.2–1997, National Plumbing
and Drainage Part 4.2: Hot Water Supply

Systems—Acceptable solutions.".

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Endnotes

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ENDNOTES

1 Reg. 4: S.R. No. 80/1998.

Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter Required by

Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994

Note that the following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter is
included in accordance with the requirements of regulation 6 of the Subordinate

Legislation Regulations 1994.

Statutory Rule	Title of applied, adopted	Matter in applied,
Provision	or incorporated	adopted or incorporated
document	document
Regulations	AS 3500.1.1–1998,	Whole document
12 and 13	National Plumbing and Drainage Part 1.1: Water Supply—Performance requirements
Regulations	AS 3500.1.2–1998,	Whole document
12 and 13	National Plumbing and Drainage Part 1.1: Water Supply—Acceptable solutions
Regulations	SAA MP 52–1997	Whole document
12 and 13	Manual of authorisation procedures for plumbing and drainage products
Regulations	AS 3500.2.1–1996,	Whole document
12 and 13	National Plumbing and Drainage Part 2.1: Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage—Performance requirements
Regulations	AS/NZS 3500.2.2–1996,	Whole document
12 and 13	National Plumbing and Drainage Part 2.2: Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage—Acceptable solutions

Plumbing (Amendment) Regulations 2001

S.R. No. 66/2001

Statutory Rule	Title of applied, adopted	Matter in applied,
Provision	or incorporated	adopted or incorporated
document	document
Regulations	AS 1741–1991 Vitrified	Whole document
12 and 13	clay pipes and fittings with flexible joints— sewer quality
Regulations	AS 3688–1994 Water	Whole document
12 and 13	supply—Copper and copper alloy compression and capillary fittings and threaded end connectors
Regulations	AS 3500.4.1–1997,	Whole document
12 and 13	National Plumbing and Drainage Part 4.1: Hot Water Supply Systems—
Performance requirements
Regulations	AS/NZS 3500.4.2–1997,	Whole document
12 and 13	National Plumbing and Drainage Part 4.2: Hot Water Supply Systems—
Acceptable solutions