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    MP 52-2001

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    Manual of authorization procedures for plumbing and drainage products

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  25-06-2021

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    Published date:  01-01-2001

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides detailed information on the authorization procedures for plumbing products based upon the national StandardsMark, WaterMark and TypeTest Mark certification schemes administered by Standards Australia through its approved Certifying Body.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Manual specifies uniform procedures for the certification of plumbing and drainage products that require statutory authorization. Such products are generally intended for use on authorized plumbing and drainage work by authorized persons.

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    Committee WS-031
    Document Type Miscellaneous Product
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as MP 52-1988.
    Second edition 1990.
    Revised in part and issued as third edition 1991.
    Fourth edition 1993.
    Fifth edition 1997.
    Sixth edition 2001. First published as MP 52-1988. Second edition 1990. Revised in part and issued as third edition 1991. Fourth edition 1993. Fifth edition 1997. Sixth edition 2001.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 1112:1996 ISO metric hexagon nuts, including thin nuts, slotted nuts and castle nuts
    AS 1432-1996 Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage applications
    AS 4032-1998 Thermostatic mixing valves - Materials, design and performance requirements
    AS 1646.2-2000 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes - Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and wastewater applications - Specifies by prescription formulation
    AS 3952-1991 Water supply - DN 80 spring hydrant valve for general purposes
    AS 1056.2-1985 Storage water heaters - Specific requirements for water heaters with single shells
    AS 4139-1993 Fibre-reinforced concrete pipes and fittings
    AS/NZS 4348:1995 Water supply - Domestic type water treatment appliances - Performance requirements
    AS 3578-1993 Cast iron non-return valves for general purposes
    AS 3673-1989 Malleable cast iron threaded pipe fittings
    AS/NZS 3982:1996 Urinals
    AS 3518.1-1988 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Pipes
    AS/NZS 4327:1995 Metal-banded flexible couplings for low-pressure applications (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 2345-1992 Dezincification resistance of copper alloys
    AS 2712-1993 Solar water heaters - Design and construction
    AS 3579-1993 Cast iron wedge gate valves for general purposes
    AS/NZS 1730:1996 Washbasins
    AS 1646.1-2000 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes - General requirements
    AS 1172.1-1993 Water closets of 6/3 L capacity - Pans
    AS 3571-1989 Glass filament reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes - Polyester based - Water supply, sewerage and drainage applications
    AS/NZS 4020:1999 Products for use in contact with drinking water
    AS 3565.1-1998 Meters for cold potable water - Volumetric chamber and turbine meters
    AS 1074-1989 Steel tubes and tubulars for ordinary service (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 2638.1-1999 Sluice valves for waterworks purposes - Metal seated
    AS 1357.1-1992 Water supply - Valves for use with unvented water heaters - Protection valves
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
    AS/NZS 4129:2000 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications
    AS 1910-1994 Water supply - Float control valves for use in hot and cold water
    AS 3861-1991 Spa baths
    AS/NZS 2642.2:1994 Polybutylene pipe systems - Polybutylene (PB) pipe for hot and cold water applications
    AS 2887-1993 Plastic waste fittings
    AS/NZS 1111:1996 ISO metric hexagon commercial bolts and screws
    AS 3518.2-1988 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Solvent cement fittings
    AS 1357.2-1998 Valves primarily for use in warm and hot water systems - Control valves
    AS 2537-1994 Mechanical jointing fittings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe for hot and cold water applications
    AS 1589-1994 Copper and copper alloy waste fittings
    AS/NZS 2023:1995 Baths for ablutionary purposes
    AS 1976-1992 Vitreous china used in sanitary appliances
    AS 2638.2-1999 Sluice valves for waterworks purposes - Resilient seated
    AS 2888.1-1993 Methods of testing plastics waste fittings - Method of determining the suitability of connection threads of BSP form
    AS 1056.3-1991 Storage water heaters - Specific requirements for water heaters with composite shells
    AS 2492-1994 Cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe for hot and cold water applications
    AS/NZS 3662:1996 Water supply - Water efficient mains pressure shower spray heads
    AS/NZS 1229:1997 Laundry troughs and tubs
    AS 1056.1-1991 Storage water heaters General requirements
    AS 1371-1973 Toilet seats of moulded plastics
    AS 3517-1995 Capillary fittings of copper and copper alloy for non-pressure sanitary plumbing applications
    AS 3920.1-1993 Assurance of product quality - Pressure equipment manufacture
    AS 1741-1991 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings with flexible joints - Sewer quality (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 3795-1996 Copper alloy tubes for plumbing and drainage applications
    AS 2396-1980 Performance of household food waste disposal units
    AS 3558.5-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Determination of degradation by ultraviolet light
    AS 1834.1-1991 Material for soldering Solder alloys (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 2845.1:1998 Water supply - Backflow prevention devices Materials, design and performance requirements
    AS 1172.2-1999 Water closet (WC) pans of 6/3 L capacity or proven equivalent - Cisterns
    AS/NZS 2280:1999 Ductile iron pressure pipes and fittings
    AS 1834.2-1986 Material for soldering Flux-cored solders (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 1724-1975 Cast grey iron pressure pipes and fittings with bolted gland joints
    AS/NZS 3499:1997 Flexible tube connectors for water supply
    AS 4181-1999 Stainless steel clamps for waterworks purposes
    AS/NZS 3500.1.2:1998 National plumbing and drainage Water supply - Acceptable solutions
    AS 3707-1989 Method for testing pressure cycling resistance of pipes and fittings
    AS 2419.2-1994 Fire hydrant installations - Fire hydrant valves
    AS/NZS 3497:1998 Drinking water treatment units - Plumbing requirements
    AS 3495-1997 Stainless steel non-pressure pipes and fittings (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 1361-1995 Electric heat-exchange water heaters - For domestic applications (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1718-1992 Water supply - Copper alloy screw-down pattern taps - Specified by dimensions
    AS/NZS 3500.0:1995 National Plumbing and Drainage Code - Glossary of terms
    AS 4176-1994 Polyethylene/aluminium and cross-linked polyethylene/aluminium macro-composite pipe systems for pressure applications
    AS 4087-1996 Metallic flanges for waterworks purposes
    AS 1321.10-1980 Methods for the sampling and testing of adhesives - Determination of non-volatile matter (solids content) of adhesives
    AS 3588-1996 Shower bases and shower modules
    AS/NZS 4158:1996 Thermal-bonded polymeric coatings on valves and fittings for water industry purposes
    AS 2888.6-1986 Methods of testing plastics waste outlets - Method for load testing of plastics waste outlets
    AS 1628-1999 Water supply - Metallic gate, globe and non-return valves
    AS/NZS 2544:1995 Grey iron pressure fittings
    AS/NZS 1477:1999 PVC pipes and fittings for pressure applications
    AS 3496-1999 Metal-bodied and plastic-bodied taps
    AS 1631-1994 Cast grey and ductile iron non-pressure pipes and fittings (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 3996-1992 Metal access covers, road grates and frames
    AS 1646.3-2000 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes - Material requirements for pipe joints seals used in water and wastewater applications with the exception of natural rubber and polyisoprene compounds
    AS/NZS 1252:1996 High-strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering
    AS/NZS 3718:1997 Water supply - Metal-bodied taps - Specified by performance
    AS/NZS 1200:2000 Pressure equipment
    AS 1228-1997 Pressure equipment - Boilers
    AS 1756-1999 Household sinks
    AS 4023-1992 Non-vitreous china used in sanitary appliances
    AS/NZS 1260:1999 PVC pipes and fittings for drain, waste and vent applications
    AS/NZS 3500.2.2:1996 National plumbing and drainage Sanitary plumbing and drainage - Acceptable solutions
    AS 3855-1994 Suitability of plumbing and water distribution systems products for contact with potable water
    AS/NZS 2642.3:1994 Polybutylene pipe systems - Mechanical jointing fittings for use with polybutylene (PB) pipes for hot and cold water applications
    AS 3688-1994 Water supply - Copper and copper alloy body compression and capillary fittings and threaded-end connectors
    AS/NZS 3879:1995 Solvent cements and priming fluids for use with unplasticized PVC (uPVC) pipes and fittings
    AS 1769-1975 Welded stainless steel tubes for plumbing applications (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 1830-1986 Iron castings - Grey cast iron

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 1357.1-2004 Valves primarily for use in heated water systems - Protection valves
    AS/NZS 3500.4:2003 Plumbing and drainage Heated water services
    AS/NZS 3500.2:2003 Plumbing and drainage Sanitary plumbing and drainage
    AS 4809-2003 Copper pipe and fittings - Installation and commissioning
    AS/NZS 3666.1:2002 Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial control - Design, installation and commissioning
    AS/NZS 3500.1:2003 Plumbing and drainage Water services
    AS/NZS 6400:2003 Water efficient products - Rating and labelling
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