Acceptable Solution G12/AS2: Solar Water Heaters
- Abbreviation
- G12/AS2
- Amendment
- 11
- Version
- Third Edition, Amendment 11
- Valid to
- 31/10/2019
- Valid from
- 30/11/2018
This resource is no longer current. G12/AS2 (Amd 14) (Third Edition, Amendment 14) (https://codehub.building.govt.nz/resources/g12as2-amd-14),
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Acceptable Solution,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
Acceptable Solution G12/AS2 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause G12 Water Supplies for solar water heaters. G12 requires the safe supply, storage, reticulation and delivery of hot and cold water.
It requires buildings provided with water outlets, sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances to have safe and adequate water supplies (including where hot water is necessary). It sets out requirements to avoid scalding, injury, leaks, contamination, illness and the prevention of legionella growth.
Scope
This Acceptable Solution applies to solar water heaters installed in or on buildings.