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Section A General Provisions
Insert definition for accreditation as follows:
Insert definition for certificate of accreditation as follows:
Replace definition of Expert Judgement and the explanatory information as follows:
Explanatory information:
The level of qualification and/or experience required to determine whether a Plumbing or Drainage Solution complies with the Performance Requirements may differ depending on the degree of complexity and the requirements of the Building Act 2000. Practitioners should seek advice from the Permit Authority as to what will be accepted.
Replace definition of Network Utility Operator and the explanatory information as follows:
Explanatory information:
A Network Utility Operator is the water and sewerage authority licensed to supply water and supply water and receive sewage and/or stormwater in Tasmania. The authority operates or proposes to operate a network that undertakes the distribution of water for supply and undertakes to receive sewage and/or stormwater drainage. This authority may be a licensed water and sewerage authority for water and sewerage, or the relevant council, for on-site waste water management and stormwater systems.
Replace definition of on-site wastewater management system as follows:
Insert definition of Permit Authority as follows:
Replace definition of professional engineer as follows:
Replace definition of recognised expert as follows:
Insert definition for sanitary appliance as follows:
Insert definition for sanitary fixture as follows:
Insert definition for sanitation as follows:
Insert definition for sewerage system as follows:
Insert definition for unique plumbing product as follows:
After A1.8 insert Tas A1.801 as follows:
The Director of Building Control may issue written advice to deal with arising issues such as interpretation of codes, standards and regulations.
Product certification and authorisation must comply with the procedures set out in the WaterMark Certification Scheme (see ABCB website for details), Tas Part G101 or Tas Part G102 (as appropriate).
Any new or innovative material or product must be assessed, certified and authorised, if required, in accordance with the WaterMark Certification Scheme (see ABCB website for details), Tas Part G101 or (as appropriate) prior to their use in a plumbing or drainage installation.
A material or product excluded from certification under the Plumbing Code of Australia is authorised for use in a plumbing or drainage installation if—
it is certified as complying with the appropriate Australian Standard(s); or
if an appropriate Australian Standard does not exist, other evidence of suitability in accordance with Tas A2.2.
A material or product used in a fire-fighting water service is authorised for use if it is certified by a recognised expert as complying with the relevant Australian Standards for the specific application in accordance with Tas A2.2.
A material or product used in a stormwater installation is authorised for use if it is certified by a recognised expert as complying with Section 2 of AS/NZS;3500.3 in accordance with Tas A2.2.
A prefabricated or constructed on-site cold water storage tank used in a drinking water supply system is authorised for use if evidence of compliance with Tas Part B101 in accordance with Tas A2.2 is given.
Delete A2.2(b)(i) and insert Tas A2.2(b)(i) as follows:
Meeting the requirements of Tas Part G101 or Tas Part G102 (as appropriate).
Amend Table A3.1 as follows:
Tas Table A3.1 SCHEDULE OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Document No. | Date | Title | PCA Clause |
---|---|---|---|
AS/NZS 1546 | On-site domestic wastewater treatment units | ||
Part 1 |
2008 |
Septic tanks |
|
Part 2 | 2008 | Waterless composting toilets | C2.2, F1.2 |
Part 3 | 2008 | Aerated wastewater treatment systems | C2.2, F1.2 |
AS/NZS 1547 | 2012 | On-site domestic wastewater management | C2.2, F1.2 |
AS 2070 | 1999 | Plastics materials for food contact use | Tas B101.3 |
AS/NZS 2179 | Specifications for rainwater goods, accessories and fasteners | ||
Part 1 | 2014 | Metal shape or sheet rainwater goods, and metal accessories and fasteners | Tas B101.3 |
AS/NZS 3500 | Plumbing and drainage | ||
Part 1 | 2015 | Water services | B1.2, Tas B101.3, B3.2, B4.2, E1.2 |
Part 3 | 2015 | Stormwater drainage | A2.1, Tas B101.3, D1.2, D2.2 |
AS 3600 | 2009 | Concrete structures | Tas B101.3 |
AS 3735 | 2001 | Concrete structures retaining liquids | Tas B101.3 |
AS/NZS 4020 | 2005 | Testing of products in contact with drinking water | A2.1, Tas B101.3, |
AS/NZS 4130 | 2009 | Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications | Tas B101.3 |
AS/NZS 4766 | 2006 | Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals | Tas B101.3 |
ATS 5200.026 | 2004 | Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products: Cold water storage tanks | Tas B101.3 |
The following references are informative only | |||
HB 230 | 2008 | Rainwater tank design and installation handbook | Tas B101.3 |
enHealth | 2010 | Guidance on the use of rainwater tanks | Tas B101.3 |
TasWater | 2015 | TasWater Boundary Backflow Containment Requirements | Tas B1.2 |