NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings

A5

Part A5 Documentation of design and construction

Part A5 Documentation of design and construction

TAS A5G4 Evidence of suitability ─ Volume Three (PCA)2019: A5.3

Insert TAS subclause A5G4(7) in clause A5G4 as follows:

(7) A product used in roof plumbing, heating ventilation and air-conditioning or on-site liquid trade waste are deemed fit to be for their intended purpose if it has evidence of suitability in the form of—

  1. WaterMark Licence issued in accordance with the WaterMark Certification Scheme; or
  2. a current certificate issued by a certification body stating that the properties and performance of a product meet the requirements of the NCC Volume Three; or
  3. authorisation from the Director of Building Control.

TAS A5G4 Evidence of suitability ─ Volume Three (PCA)2019: A5.3

Insert TAS subclause A5G4(8) in clause A5G4 as follows:

(8) A product used in On-site wastewater management systems are deemed to be fit for their intended purpose if it has evidence of suitability in the form of—

  1. an On-site wastewater management system used in a plumbing installation must be issued with a Certificate of Accreditation in accordance with the AS 1546 series of Standards; or
  2. a current certificate issued by a JAS-ANZ accredited certification body stating that the properties and performance of a product meets the requirement of NCC Volume Three; and
  3. accreditation from the Director of Building Control.

TAS A5G4 Evidence of suitability ─ Volume Three (PCA)2019: A5.3

Insert TAS subclause A5G4(9) in clause A5G4 as follows:

(9) A holding tank or collection well for use in a plumbing or drainage installation may be verified as meeting the Performance Requirements of the Director of Building Control if complies with AS/NZS 1546.1.

TAS A5G4 Evidence of suitability ─ Volume Three (PCA)2019: A5.3

Insert TAS subclause A5G4(10) in clause A5G4 as follows:

(10) Under the Tasmanian Building Act, the Director of Building Control may accredit an On-site wastewater management system. On-site wastewater management systems larger than that covered by the Australian Standards AS/NZS 1546 Series are exempt from accreditation and a Performance Solution is required.

Products accredited by the Director of Building Control are published in a list available at www.cbos.tas.gov.au.