Gas Compliance Australia — AS/NZS 5601 Requirements

Australian gas compliance requirements under AS/NZS 5601 — and how TradeDesk helps licensed gas fitters stay compliant on site.

What is AS/NZS 5601?

AS/NZS 5601.1 is the Australian / New Zealand Standard for gas installations in homes and commercial premises. It covers everything from pipework materials, sizing and pressure testing through to appliance connection, ventilation, flueing, exclusion zones and regulator clearances. AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Amendment 2 (September 2024) introduced important updates including hydrogen / renewable gas scope, EN15266 PCSS piping, multilayer pipe wall-exit rules, BESS clearances around space heaters, down-draught extraction systems, and a 1,500 mm gas regulator exclusion zone height.

How TradeDesk Helps

1. Ask in plain English — "What's the minimum clearance to a regulator vent?" — get an answer with clause references in seconds.
2. Drill into the clause — Tap any clause chip to open the standards library entry with a paraphrased summary and search-friendly keywords.
3. Check on site — Mobile-first interface designed for outdoor / lighting-bad / one-handed use.
4. Document the job — Capture clearances, exclusion-zone measurements and appliance details into the job record for your audit trail.

Benefits

• Current edition aware — Knows AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Amendment 2 (Sep 2024) including hydrogen scope, EN15266 PCSS, BESS clearances and the 1,500 mm regulator exclusion zone.
• Search the way you think — Ask plain-English questions on site or browse the standards library by keyword, clause number or topic.
• Works from your phone — No 600-page binder, no flicking through a PDF on a 5-inch screen. Designed for the cab and the crawl space.
• Backed by clause references — Every answer includes the clause(s) it relies on — so you can verify, audit, or hand-off to a colleague.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does TradeDesk replace AS/NZS 5601?

No. TradeDesk provides a search-friendly assistant and paraphrased clause summaries with references back to AS/NZS 5601. You should still hold and refer to the official Standard for any work requiring formal compliance certification — TradeDesk is a productivity tool, not a substitute for the published Standard or for professional judgement.

Which edition does TradeDesk reference?

TradeDesk references AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Amendment 2 (September 2024) — including the hydrogen / renewable gas scope, EN15266 PCSS pipe, the metallic piping ≥1 m before wall exit rule for multilayer pipe, BESS clearances around space heaters, down-draught extraction system requirements, and the 1,500 mm regulator exclusion zone height.

Is this just for gas fitters, or also plumbers doing gas work?

Both — TradeDesk is built for licensed Australian plumbers and gas fitters. Many tradies hold both endorsements, and TradeDesk supports plumbing standards (AS/NZS 3500), gas standards (AS/NZS 5601), and the QLD Plumbing and Drainage Regulation in a single tool.

How much does it cost?

21 days of full Pro access free, no credit card required. After the trial, Pro is $79/month or $790/year (save $158). There is also a free tier with limits for occasional use.