Standard

AS/NZS 3500.4

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Abstract

This document specifies requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of heated water services using drinking water or rainwater or a combination of both. It includes aspects of the installation from and including any valves on the cold-water inlet to any cold-water storage tank or water heater and the downstream fixtures and fittings.  This document applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions and repairs to existing installations.  It also applies to the installation of the following types of water heaters:  (a) Storage water heaters with a rated delivery or capacity of up to 700 L per heater.  (b) Heat exchange water heaters.  NOTE 1 Electric heat exchange water heaters are covered in AS 1361. Other fuel sources are covered in applicable Standards, such as AS/NZS 2712 and AS/NZS 5263.1.2.  (c) Instantaneous, continuous flow water heaters.  NOTE 2 Appendix M provides guidelines for the operation and maintenance of heated water services.  Application  Australia  This document shall be read in conjunction with the relevant mandatory requirements for heated water services under the National Construction Code (NCC), primarily Volume Three, Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).  If alternative Australian or New Zealand Standards are referenced, the Australian Standard shall be used for Australia only.  New Zealand  This document shall be read in conjunction with the New Zealand Building Code. It may be used to demonstrate compliance with the New Zealand Building Code, Clause G12 Water Supplies.  If alternative New Zealand Standards are referenced, the New Zealand Standard shall be used for New Zealand only.

Document information

  • Standard from SA_AC
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  • Version: 0
  • Document type: IS
  • Additional information
    • Fifth Edition