AS/NZS 3500.4.2:1997 National Plumbing and Drainage - Hot water supply systems - Acceptable solutions
- Abbreviation
- AS/NZS 3500.4.2:1997
- Amendment
- AS/NZS 3500.4.2:1997A1 . - incorporated. Published 28/10/2002.
- Valid from
- 4/10/1997
- Information provider
- Standards New Zealand,
- Author
- Standards New Zealand, Standards Australia
- Information type
- New Zealand Standard,
- Format
- PDF, HARD COPY,
Description
This Standard specifies the requirements for the installation of domestic type water heaters using potable water. It includes aspects of the installation from, and including, the valves on the cold water inlet to any cistern or water heater and the downstream fixtures and fittings.
The standard applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions and repairs to existing installations. Reprinted to incorporate Amendment 1:2002.
Scope
This Standard sets out the requirements for the installation of domestic-type water heaters using potable water. It includes aspects of the installation from, and including, the valve(s) on the cold water inlet to any cistern or water heater and the downstream fixtures and fittings.
This Standard applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions and repairs to existing installations.
This Standard applies to the installation of the following types of water heaters which comply with Clause 4.2.1 or Clause 5.3.1:
- (a) Electric storage water heaters with a rated delivery of up to 630 L per heater;
- (b) Other types of storage water heaters with a capacity of up to 700 L per heater;
- (c) Heat exchange water heaters in accordance with AS 1361;
- (d) Instantaneous water heaters; and
- (e) Other authorized water heaters.
Illustrations used in this Standard are diagrammatic only and have been chosen without prejudice. Construction of hot water supply installations in accordance with this Standard is deemed to satisfy the requirements of AS 3500.4.1 and Clause G12, Water Supplies of the New Zealand Building Code.
This resource is cited by:
AS/NZS 3500.4.2:1997 National Plumbing and Drainage - Hot water supply systems - Acceptable solutions
This document is CITED BY:
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AS/NZS 3869:1999
AS/NZS 3500.4.2:1997 is cited by AS/NZS 3869:1999 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances - Design and construction