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AS/NZS 3500.1:2003

Plumbing and drainage - Water services

This Standard sets out the requirements for the installation of water services from the point of connection to the Network Utility's water supply or from an alternative drinking water supply to the points of discharge. This Standard applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions and repairs to existing installations.

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Reprinted to incorporate Amendment 1:2005

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Standards NZ References:

• 1167.2:1999(AS/NZS)
• 1260:2002(AS/NZS)
• 1387:1985(NZS/BS)
• 1477:1999(AS/NZS)
• 2280:1999(AS/NZS)
• 2544:1995(AS/NZS)
• 2642.2:1994(AS/NZS)
• 2642.3:1994(AS/NZS)
• 2648.1:1995(AS/NZS)
• 2845.1:1998(AS/NZS)
• 2865:2001(AS/NZS)
• 2878:2000(AS/NZS)
• 3109:1997(NZS)
• 3124:1987(NZS)
• 3500.0:2003(AS/NZS)
• 3500.4:2003(AS/NZS)
• 3501:1976(NZS)
• 3601:1987(NZS/BS)
• 3640:2003(NZS)
• 3718:2003(AS/NZS)
• 3879:1995(AS/NZS)
• 4020:2002(AS/NZS)
• 4121:2001(NZS)
• 4129:2000(AS/NZS)
• 4130:2003(AS/NZS)
• 4331.1:1995(AS/NZS)
• 4331.2:1995(AS/NZS)
• 4331.3:1995(AS/NZS)
• 4510:1998(NZS)
• 4515:2003(NZS)
• 4541:2003(NZS)
• 4671:2001(AS/NZS)
• 4680:1999(AS/NZS)
• 4765(INT):2000(AS/NZS)
• 4766(INT):2002(AS/NZS)
• 4792:1999(AS/NZS)
• 5807:1980(NZS)
• 7643:1979(NZS)

Non Standards NZ References:

• ANSI/AWWA C651 Disinfecting water mains


• ANSI/AWWA C652 Disinfection of water-storage facilities


• AS 1074 Steel tubes and tubulars for ordinary service


• AS 1167.1 Welding and brazing?Filler metals - Part 1: Filler metal for brazing and braze welding


• AS 1172.2 Water closets of 6/3 L capacity or proven equivalent - Part 2: Cisterns


• AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment


• AS 1345 Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts


• AS 1379 Specification and supply of concrete


• AS 1397 Steel sheet and strip?Hot-dipped zinc-coated or aluminium/zinc-coated


• AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility - Part 1 General requirements for access?New building work


• AS 1432 Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage applications


• AS 1478.1 Chemical admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 1: Admixtures for concrete


• AS 1566 Copper and copper alloys?Rolled flat products


• AS 1604.1 Specification for preservative treatment - Part 1: Sawn and round timber


• AS 1646.1 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes - Part 1: General requirements


• AS 1646.2 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes - Part 2: Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and wastewater


• AS 1646.3 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes - Part 3: Material requirements for pipe joints seals used in water and wastewater applications with the exception of natural rubber and polyisoprene compounds


• AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders?Design, construction and installation


• AS 2032 Code of practice for installation of UPVC pipe systems


• AS 2033 Installation of polyethylene pipe systems


• AS 2118.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Part 1: General requirements


• AS 2129 Flanges for pipes, valves and fittings


• AS 2419.1 Fire hydrant installations - Part 1: System design, installation and commissioning


• AS 2441 Installation of fire hose reels


• AS 2492 Cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe for hot and cold water applications


• AS 2537 Mechanical jointing fittings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) fittings for hot and cold water applications


• AS 2700 Colour Standards for general purposes


• AS 2845.3 Water supply?Backflow prevention devices - Part 3: Field testing and maintenance


• AS 2941 Fixed fire protection installations?Pumpset systems


• AS 3518.1 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Part 1: Pipes


• AS 3518.2 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Part 2: Solvent cement fittings


• AS 3600 Concrete structures


• AS 3688 Water supply?Copper and copper alloy body compression and capillary fittings and threaded-end connectors


• AS 3795 Copper alloy tubes for plumbing and drainage applications


• AS 4087 Metallic flanges for waterworks purposes


• AS 4118 Fire sprinkler systems


• AS 4176 Polyethylene/aluminium and cross-linked polyethylene/aluminium macro-composite pipe systems for pressure applications 4441(Int) Oriented PVC (PVC-O) pipes for pressure applications


• ASTM A240 Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications


• ASTM A269-02a Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service


• ASTM D2846 Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPV-C) plastic hot- and cold-water distribution systems


• BS 5422 Method for specifying thermal insulating materials on pipes, ductwork and equipment


• BS EN 10312 Welded stainless steel tubes for conveyance of aqueous liquids including water for human consumption ? Technical delivery conditions.


• Pr-EN 12202 Polypropylene (PP) pipes and fittings.


• SAA MP52 Manual of authorization procedures for plumbing and drainage products

Other References:

• enHealth Forum of State and Territory Health Departments Guidance on the Use of Rainwater Tanks


• New Zealand Building Code: G12 Water Supplies


• WSAA Water Services Association of Australia WSA 03 Water reticulation code of Australia

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