NCC 2019 Volume Three Amendment 1
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Section B Water services

Section B Water services

Part B1 Cold water services

Delete Introduction to this Part and insert Vic Introduction to this Part as follows:

Vic Introduction to this Part

Vic Introduction to this Part

This Part sets out the requirements for the design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of any part of a cold water service that is connected to the drinking water supply. It covers from the point of connection to the points of discharge.

This part also applies to a cold water service connected to a rainwater harvesting system.

Delete B1.4(1) insert B1.4(1), (2) and (3) as follows—

Vic B1.4 General requirements

(1)

The design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of cold water services must be in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.1.

(2)

Drinking water that is not intentionally heated must be delivered at a temperature of less than 40 degrees Celsius.

(3)

A hose tap must be provided in men's public toilets adjacent to the urinals.

Part B2 Heated water services

Delete Introduction to this Part and insert Vic Introduction to this Part as follows:

Vic Introduction to this Part

This Part sets out the requirements for the design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of any part of a heated water service that is connected to the drinking water supply. It covers from the point of connection to the points of discharge.

Performance Requirements

Delete BP2.6(1), (2) and (3) and insert Vic BP2.6(1), (2) and (3) as follows—

Vic BP2.6

(1)
A solar water heater system installed in a new Class 1 building must comply with the Plumbing Regulations 2018.
(2)
* * * * *
(3)
* * * * *

Verification Methods

Delete BV2.1 and insert Vic BV2.1 as follows:

Vic BV2.1

This Verification Method is deleted.

Delete B2.2 and insert Vic B2.2 as follows:

Vic B2.2

(1)

A solar water heater system installed in a new Class 1 building must comply with the Plumbing Regulations 2018.

Delete B2.9(1) and insert Vic B2.9(1) as follows:

Vic B2.9 General requirements

(1)

The design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of a heated water service must be in accordance with the following:

(a)

AS/NZS 3500.4 including the following additions:

(i)

Insert after clause 1.1.12:

This clause does not apply to the replacement of a heated water unit in the same location, where the original installation did not require a temperature control device; and

(ii)

Insert after clause 4.2.2.4:

4.2.2.4A
Heated Water Service

The provisions of clause 5.2.8 of AS/NZS 3500.1 apply to heated water reticulation; or

Part B3 Non-drinking water services

Delete Introduction to this Part and insert Vic Introduction to this Part as follows:

Vic Introduction to this Part

This Part sets out the requirements for the design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of any part of a non-drinking water service. It covers from the point of connection to the points of discharge.

Delete B3.3(1) and replace with Vic B3.3(1) as follows:

Vic B3.3 General Requirements

(1)

The design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of a non-drinking water service must be in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.1 subject to the following:

(a)

Substitute the text of clauses 9.7.1(a) and (c) as follows:

(a) be of a type that has a removable handle;

(c) have a non-standard inlet connecting thread and a standard hose connection outlet.

Part B4 Fire-fighting water services

Vic B4.2 General requirements

Delete B4.2(2) and insert Vic B4.2(2) as follows:

(2)

The installation of a fire-fighting water service must be in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.1.

After B4.2(2) insert Vic B4.2(3) as follows:

(3)

When installed in class 1 or class 10 buildings and structures, an automatic fire sprinkler system must be in accordance with—

(a)

AS 2118.1, AS 2118.4, AS 2118.5, FPAA101D or FPAA101H as appropriate.