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Section A General Provisions

Section A General Provisions

Part A1 Interpretation

Tas A1.1 Definitions

Insert definition for accreditation as follows:

Accreditation means in respect of an on-site wastewater management system, the process of accreditation by the Minister.

Insert definition for certificate of accreditation as follows:

Certificate of Accreditation means a certificate issued under by the Minister stating that a plumbing or drainage system meets the Performance Requirements of the relevant Parts of the PCA.

Replace definition of Expert Judgement and the explanatory information as follows:

Expert Judgement means the judgement of a person who has the qualifications and expertise to determine whether a Plumbing or Drainage Solution complies with the Performance Requirements.

Explanatory information

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:

Network Utility Operator means a person who—
  1. undertakes the piped distribution of drinking water or non-drinking water for supply; or
  2. is the operator of a sewerage system or a stormwater drainage system.

Explanatory information

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:

On-site wastewater management system means on-site wastewater management system as defined by the Building Act 2000.

Insert definition of Permit Authority as follows:

Permit Authority means a permit authority as defined by the Building Act 2000.

Replace definition of professional engineer as follows:

Professional engineer means a person who is an engineer accredited under the Building Act 2000 in the relevant discipline who has appropriate experience and competence in the relevant field.

Replace definition of recognised expert as follows:

Recognised expert means a person with qualifications and expertise in the area of plumbing and drainage in question, as determined by the Director of Building Control.

Insert definition for sanitary appliance as follows:

Sanitary appliance means an appliance which is intended to be used for sanitation, but which is not a sanitary fixture. Included are machines for washing dishes, glasses and washing clothes and the like.

Insert definition for sanitary fixture as follows:

Sanitary fixture means a fixture which is intended to be used for sanitation.

Insert definition for sanitation as follows:

Sanitation means the activities of washing or excretion carried out in a manner or condition such that the effect on health is minimised, with regard to dirt and infection.

Insert definition for sewerage system as follows:

Sewerage system means a sewerage system as defined in the Plumbing Regulations.

Insert definition for unique plumbing product as follows:

Unique plumbing product means a plumbing or drainage product that is—
  1. a prototype; or
  2. made on-site; or
  3. purpose built and the only one of its type; or
  4. imported from outside Australia for a one-off use; or
  5. determined by the Director of Building Control to be a unique plumbing product.

After A1.8 insert Tas A1.801 as follows:

Tas A1.801 Advisory information

The Director of Building Control may issue written advice to deal with arising issues such as interpretation of codes, standards and regulations.

Part A2 Acceptance of Design and Construction

Delete A2.1(c) and insert Tas A2.1(c); and after A2.1(d) insert Tas A2.1(e) to (i) as follows:

Tas A2.1 Suitability of Materials and Products

(c)

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).

(e)

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.

(f)

A material or product excluded from certification under the Plumbing Code of Australia is authorised for use in a plumbing or drainage installation if—

(i)

it is certified as complying with the appropriate Australian Standard(s); or

(ii)

if an appropriate Australian Standard does not exist, other evidence of suitability in accordance with Tas A2.2.

(g)

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.

(h)

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.

(i)

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:

Tas A2.2 Evidence of Suitability

(b)
(i)

Meeting the requirements of Tas Part G101 or Tas Part G102 (as appropriate).

Part A3 Documents Adopted by Reference

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

C2.2, F1.2, Tas G101 V4, Tas G101 V5, Tas G101.4
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