This Standard specifies requirements for the installation of domestic solid fuel burning appliances that can be fully assembled prior to being transported to the installation site. It does not cover the installation of appliances that need to be assembled in situ, or appliances with electrically driven fuel stoker systems.NOTE: The requirements for the measurements of performance of solid fuel burning appliances in terms of heat output, efficiency and emissions are not covered in this Standard (see AS/NZS 4012 and AS/NZS 4013 for these topics).This Standard applies to the installation of domestic solid fuel burning appliances, whether installed in domestic or commercial situations, including the following categories:(a) Space heaters, including open fronted fireplace inserts and built-in fireplaces.(b) Cooking appliances.(c) Open-vented water-heating appliances.(d) Central-heating appliances.(e) Any combination of two or more of the appliance categories shown in Items (a) to (d) above.NOTE: The installation of second-hand appliances as well as being in accordance with the requirements of this Standard may be subject to additional State or regional requirements.

Originated in Australia as AS 2918—1987.Second edition 1990.Originated in New Zealand as NZS 7421:1972.Second edition 1985.Third Australian edition AS 2918—1990.Third New Zealand edition NZS 7421:1990.AS 2918—1990 and NZS 7421:1990 jointly revised, amalgamated and designated AS/NZS 2918:2001.Second edition 2018. Originated in Australia as AS 2918-1987. Second edition 1990. Originated in New Zealand as NZS 7421:1972. Second edition 1985. Third Australian edition AS 2918-1990. Third New Zealand edition NZS 7421:1990. AS 2918—1990 and NZS 7421:1990 jointly revised, amalgamated and designated AS/NZS 2918:2001. Second edition 2018.