Standards Coverage

Browse all 146 paraphrased clause summaries across AS/NZS 3500 and AS/NZS 5601.

AS/NZS 3500.1:202512 clauses

Part 1 — Water Services

AS/NZS 3500.2:20259 clauses

Part 2 — Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage

AS/NZS 3500.3:20253 clauses

Part 3 — Stormwater Drainage

AS/NZS 3500.4:20258 clauses

Part 4 — Heated Water Services

AS/NZS 5601.1:202217 clauses

Part 1 — General Installations · Part 1 — Gas Installations · General

Part 1 — General Installations

Part 1 — Gas Installations

General

AS/NZS 5601.2:20201 clause

Part 2 — LP Gas Installations in Caravans and Boats

AS/NZS 3500.115 clauses

Part 1 — Water Services

AS/NZS 3500.215 clauses

Part 2 — Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage

AS/NZS 3500.310 clauses

Part 3 — Stormwater Drainage

AS/NZS 3500.412 clauses

Part 4 — Heated Water Services

AS/NZS 5601.120 clauses

Part 1 — General Installations

AS/NZS 5601.210 clauses

Part 2 — LP Gas Installations in Caravans and Boats

AS/NZS 3500 / AS/NZS 56013 clauses

General

NZS / NZBC10 clauses

New Zealand Specific

AS/NZS 3500:20251 clause

General

Reference only. All clause summaries are paraphrased for general guidance. No verbatim text from AS/NZS 3500 or AS/NZS 5601 is reproduced. Always consult the current official published standards and seek advice from a licensed tradesperson before making compliance decisions.

Standards Coverage

1.1Scope and ApplicationAS/NZS 3500.1:2025

4.3Minimum Flow Rates and PressuresAS/NZS 3500.1:2025

4.5Backflow PreventionAS/NZS 3500.1:2025

5.2Pipe SizingAS/NZS 3500.1:2025

5.6Pipe Installation and SupportAS/NZS 3500.1:2025

6.1Water Hammer and Surge ProtectionAS/NZS 3500.1:2025

7.2Isolation ValvesAS/NZS 3500.1:2025

8.1Testing and CommissioningAS/NZS 3500.1:2025

2.3.2.2Flexible Hose Assembly Classification (NEW in 2025)AS/NZS 3500.1:2025

5.4.2Isolating Valve Before Flexible Hose Assembly (NEW in 2025)AS/NZS 3500.1:2025

5.20Miscellaneous Devices and Appliances (NEW CLAUSE in 2025)AS/NZS 3500.1:2025

2.3.1Pipe Size Range Update — 110 mm Now Included (2025)AS/NZS 3500.1:2025

1.1ScopeAS/NZS 3500.2:2025

4.2Trap RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.2:2025

4.5Venting RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.2:2025

5.3Pipe GradientsAS/NZS 3500.2:2025

5.7Access Points and Inspection OpeningsAS/NZS 3500.2:2025

6.4Grease ArrestorsAS/NZS 3500.2:2025

13.24Waterless Urinals — Struvite Prevention (NEW in 2025)AS/NZS 3500.2:2025

13.28Miscellaneous Discharges to Sanitary Drainage (NEW CLAUSE in 2025)AS/NZS 3500.2:2025

14.2Multi-Unit Drainage Main Lines (UPDATED in 2025)AS/NZS 3500.2:2025

1.1ScopeAS/NZS 3500.3:2025

3.2Design Rainfall IntensityAS/NZS 3500.3:2025

4.3Roof Gutters and DownpipesAS/NZS 3500.3:2025

1.1ScopeAS/NZS 3500.4:2025

4.2Legionella Prevention — Temperature RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.4:2025

4.4Pressure and Temperature Relief ValvesAS/NZS 3500.4:2025

5.1Expansion ControlAS/NZS 3500.4:2025

5.3Hot Water Pipe InsulationAS/NZS 3500.4:2025

6.2Solar Hot Water SystemsAS/NZS 3500.4:2025

2.3.2.2Flexible Hose Classification for Heated Water (NEW in 2025)AS/NZS 3500.4:2025

10.10.2Isolating Valve Before Flexible Hose in Heated Water (NEW in 2025)AS/NZS 3500.4:2025

1.1Scope and ApplicationAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

4.3Gas Pipe SizingAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

4.6Pipe Materials and JointingAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

5.2Ventilation Requirements for Gas AppliancesAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

5.5Flue SystemsAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

6.1Pressure Testing Gas InstallationsAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

6.3Purging Gas InstallationsAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

7.2Isolation and Emergency ValvesAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

8.1LP Gas Cylinder InstallationAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

8.4Gas Appliance ClearancesAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

1.1.1Hydrogen and Renewable Gas Scope (Amendment 2, 2024)AS/NZS 5601.1:2022

Table 4.2EN15266 Pliable Corrugated Stainless Steel Pipe (Amendment 2, 2024)AS/NZS 5601.1:2022

5.3.1Consumer Piping — Metallic Requirement for Multilayer Pipe (Amendment 2, 2024)AS/NZS 5601.1:2022

6.2.4Space Heaters and Battery Energy Storage Clearances (Amendment 2, 2024)AS/NZS 5601.1:2022

6.10.1.1Down-Draught Extraction Systems (Amendment 2, 2024)AS/NZS 5601.1:2022

Figure L.1.2.2Gas Regulator Exclusion Zone Height Update (Amendment 2, 2024)AS/NZS 5601.1:2022

GeneralAS/NZS 5601 Amendment 2 Transition — Effective DatesAS/NZS 5601.1:2022

1.1ScopeAS/NZS 5601.2:2020

3.6.1Cross-connection Control RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.1

5.4.2Water Meter Installation RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.1

3.2.2Drinking Water Quality ProtectionAS/NZS 3500.1

4.4.3Pipe Trench Requirements and BeddingAS/NZS 3500.1

5.3.1Pipe Penetrations Through Walls and FloorsAS/NZS 3500.1

5.5.4Flexible Hose Connectors — Requirements and LimitationsAS/NZS 3500.1

6.2.1Water Storage Tanks — Materials, Installation and OverflowAS/NZS 3500.1

3.5.3Dual Reticulation Systems — Separation RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.1

5.6.2Pressure-Limiting Valves — When Required and InstallationAS/NZS 3500.1

8.2.1Commissioning and Flushing Requirements Before UseAS/NZS 3500.1

4.4.5Minimum Pipe Cover Depths UndergroundAS/NZS 3500.1

5.2.3Corrosion Protection for Metallic PipesAS/NZS 3500.1

5.8.2Noise and Vibration in Water ServicesAS/NZS 3500.1

3.6.3Water Efficiency — Flow Controller RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.1

5.7.2Thermostatic Mixing Valves — Installation RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.1

4.6.1Floor Waste Gully Requirements and InstallationAS/NZS 3500.2

3.4.2Fixture Unit Loads and Drain SizingAS/NZS 3500.2

5.5.1Soil and Waste Stack Design RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.2

3.8.3Prohibited Fittings and Connections in DrainageAS/NZS 3500.2

6.2.2Sewer Connection Requirements and Inspection ShaftAS/NZS 3500.2

4.9.1Subsoil Drainage RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.2

5.8.2Overflow Relief Gully (ORG) — Purpose and InstallationAS/NZS 3500.2

7.3.1Pump-out Systems and Sewage EjectorsAS/NZS 3500.2

4.3.2Wet Area Waterproofing RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.2

4.6.3Shower Base and Floor Waste InstallationAS/NZS 3500.2

4.7.2Laundry Trough and Washing Machine Waste RequirementsAS/NZS 3500.2

4.7.4Kitchen Sink Waste and Dishwasher ConnectionsAS/NZS 3500.2

6.5.1Roof Drainage Connection to Stormwater vs SewerAS/NZS 3500.2

4.8.2Pipe Bedding and Backfill for Underground DrainageAS/NZS 3500.2