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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    Superseded date:  11-02-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1997

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - SAA MP52-1997 MANUAL OF AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES FOR PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE PRODUCTS
    3 - PREFACE
    4 - CONTENTS
    6 - FOREWORD
    8 - INTRODUCTION
    11 - 1 SCOPE
    11 - 2 DEFINITIONS
    12 - 3 MARKING OF PRODUCTS
    12 - 4 AUTHORIZATION
    12 - 4.1 Procedure for authorization of StandardsMark, WaterMark, TypeTest Mark or Interim Authorization
    12 - 4.2 Initial requests
    12 - 4.3 Typetesting
    12 - 4.4 Changes to specifications
    13 - 4.5 Withdrawal of authorization
    13 - 4.6 Product recall
    17 - 5 SCHEDULE OF SPECIFICATIONS
    27 - 6 WATERMARK LICENCE SPECIFICATIONS
    27 - 6.0 Specification number 000-Generic requirements
    29 - 6.1 Specification number 002-Water closet pans
    30 - 6.2 Specification number 003-Bidettes and bidets fixtures only
    31 - 6.3 Specification number 004-Flushing cisterns
    32 - 6.4 Specification number 005-Sanitary plumbing pipes and pipe fittings
    34 - 6.5 Specification number 006-Reflux valves (sewerage)
    35 - 6.6 Specification number 007-Water hammer arrestors
    36 - 6.7 Specification number 008-Miscellaneous metallic fittings
    37 - 6.8 Specification number 010-Valves-non-return (check)
    39 - 6.9 Specification number 011-Valves-gate
    40 - 6.10 Specification number 012-Valves-Miscellaneous types metallic and non-metallic (ball,butterfly,diaphragm,globe,plug valves..
    42 - 6.11 Specification number 014-Lubricants and thread sealants
    43 - 6.12 Specification number 016-Cistern inlet valves
    44 - 6.13 Specification number 017-Cistern outlet valves
    45 - 6.14 Specification number 020-WC and urinal flushing valves which incorporate air gap pipe disconnectors for mains...
    46 - 6.15 Specification number 021-WC and urinal flushing valves supplied from break tanks
    47 - 6.16 Specification number 022-Urinals
    48 - 6.17 Specification number 024-Jumper valves
    49 - 6.18 Specification number 025-Tapping bands
    51 - 6.19 Specification number 026-Cold water storage tanks
    52 - 6.20 Specification number 028-Food waste disposal units (FWDU)
    53 - 6.21 Specification number 029-Fixtures
    55 - 6.22 Specification number 030-Valves-Air relief, fire protection, pressure limiting/ratio/reducing, solenoid
    57 - 6.23 Specification number 032-Replacement tap seats
    58 - 6.24 Specification number 033-Spraying apparatus/dispensing units-Hose-connected
    59 - 6.25 Specification number 036-Tap components
    60 - 6.26 Specification number 037-Flow controllers
    61 - 6.27 Specification number 038-Miscellaneous assemblies
    62 - 6.28 Specification number 039-Remote control urinal flush systems
    64 - 6.29 Specification number 040-Waste pipe connection outlets and gratings, separate or integral
    66 - 6.30 Specification number 041-Air admittance valves (induct/one way only)
    67 - 6.31 Specification number 042-Copper and copper alloy fittings with roll-grooved ends
    69 - 6.32 Specification number 043-Ductile iron pipe coupling and mating EPDM rubber gasket used to join roll-grooved copper...
    70 - 7 TYPE TEST AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLIANCES
    70 - 7.1 Specification number 101-Appliances
    74 - 7.2 Specification number 103-Water treatment system componentry
    76 - 8 INTERIM AUTHORIZATIONS
    76 - 8.1 Specification Number 400 Series
    77 - APPENDIX A - REFERENCED STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS
    81 - APPENDIX B - LOCAL EXCEPTIONS TO AUTHORIZATION
    82 - APPENDIX C - PROFORMA FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TO BE INCLUDED BY AMENDMENT IN THE MANUAL OF AUTHORIZATION...
    83 - APPENDIX D - TESTING OF HOSE-CONNECTED SPRAYING APPARATUS AND DISPENSING UNITS
    83 - D1 TEST EQUIPMENT
    83 - D2 TEST PROCEDURE
    83 - D2.1 Tap dispensing unit
    83 - D2.2 Brush-dispensing units
    84 - D2.3(Current) Hose dispensing units (This Clause will expire on 31 December)
    84 - D2.3(New) Hose dispensing units (This Clause will take effect from 1 January 1998)
    85 - D3 TEST METHOD
    86 - APPENDIX E - EPOXY RESIN-BASED PIPE-JOINTING PUTTY DETERMINATION OF SAG FLOW
    86 - E1 SCOPE
    86 - E2 PRINCIPLE
    86 - E3 APPARATUS
    86 - E4 PROCEDURE
    86 - E5 TEST REPORT
    88 - APPENDIX F - PARTICIPATING REGULATORS
    89 - APPENDIX G - A GUIDE TO THE USE OF CERTIFICATION MARKS ON PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE PRODUCTS SUPPLIED UNDER THE NCPDP SCHEME
    89 - G1 THE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATION MARKING
    89 - G2 PLANNING FOR PRODUCT MARKING
    90 - G3 MARKING WHERE SPACE IS LIMITED
    90 - G4 POSITIONING OF CERTIFICATION MARKS
    90 - G5 AVOIDING CONFUSION
    90 - G6 OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM THE CERTIFICATION BODY
    90 - G7 MARKETING ADVANTAGE
    94 - APPENDIX H - MP52 AND AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS (NCPDP) AMENDMENT ARCHIVE

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    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. These certification marks form the basis of the National Certification of Plumbing and Drainage Products Scheme Types 1 to 3, respectively.

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    This Manual specifies uniform procedures for the certification of plumbing and drainage products which 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

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    Under Revision see DR 99300 CP First published as MP 52-1988.Second edition 1990.Revised in part and issued as third edition 1991.Fourth edition 1993.Fifth edition 1997. First published as MP 52-1988. Second edition 1990. Revised in part and issued as third edition 1991. Fourth edition 1993. Fifth edition 1997. First published as MP 52-1988. Second edition 1990. Revised in part and issued as third edition 1991. Fourth edition 1993. Fifth edition 1997.

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

    AS 3500.0-1990 National Plumbing and Drainage Code - Glossary of terms
    AS 1432-1996 Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage applications
    AS 3861-1991 Spa baths (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1056.2-1985 Storage water heaters - Specific requirements for water heaters with single shells
    AS 1357.2-1998 Valves primarily for use in warm and hot water systems - Control valves
    AS 2845.1-1991 Water supply - Mechanical backflow prevention devices - Materials, design and performance requirements
    AS 1371-1973 Toilet seats of moulded plastics
    AS 3558.5-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Determination of degradation by ultraviolet light (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1228-1997 Pressure equipment - Boilers
    AS 1769-1975 Welded stainless steel tubes for plumbing applications (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 3673-1989 Malleable cast iron threaded pipe fittings
    AS 3518.1-1988 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Pipes
    AS 1260.4-1984 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for sewerage applications - Rubber ring joints
    AS 1730-1989 Washbasins
    AS 3517-1995 Capillary fittings of copper and copper alloy for non-pressure sanitary plumbing applications
    AS 3498-1995 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks
    AS 3142-1994 Approval and test specification - Electric water heaters
    AS 2396-1980 Performance of household food waste disposal units
    AS 2845.2-1996 Water supply - Backflow prevention devices Air gaps and break tanks
    AS 3952-1991 Water supply - DN 80 spring hydrant valve for general purposes
    AS 3718-1990 Water supply - Metal bodied taps - Specified by performance
    AS 2837-1986 Wrought alloy steels - Stainless steel bars and semi-finished products
    AS 2492-1994 Cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe for hot and cold water applications
    AS 1260.1-1984 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for sewerage applications - Pipes
    AS 2638-1991 Sluice valves for waterworks purposes
    AS 3879(INT)-1991 Solvent cements and priming fluids for use with unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings
    AS 1074-1989 Steel tubes and tubulars for ordinary service (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 3672-1989 Wrought steel threaded pipe fittings
    AS 1260.2-1984 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for sewerage applications - Moulded fittings
    AS 1112-1980 ISO metric hexagon nuts, including thin nuts, slotted nuts and castle nuts
    AS 1357.1-1992 Water supply - Valves for use with unvented water heaters - Protection valves
    AS 1229-1989 Laundry troughs
    AS 1415.3-1984 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for soil, waste and vent (SWV) applications - Fabricated fittings
    AS 3565-1988 Meters for cold potable water
    AS 1910-1994 Water supply - Float control valves for use in hot and cold water
    AS 2977.1-1988 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes for pressure applications - Compatible with cast iron pipe outside diameters - Pipes
    AS 1415.2-1984 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for soil, waste and vent (SWV) applications - Moulded fittings
    AS/NZS 2642.2:1994 Polybutylene pipe systems - Polybutylene (PB) pipe for hot and cold water applications
    AS 2887-1993 Plastic waste fittings
    AS 1260.3-1984 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for sewerage applications - Fabricated fittings
    AS 3518.2-1988 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Solvent cement fittings
    AS 2537-1994 Mechanical jointing fittings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe for hot and cold water applications
    AS 1646-1992 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes
    AS 1589-1994 Copper and copper alloy waste fittings
    AS 1321.10-1980 Methods for the sampling and testing of adhesives Determination of non-volatile matter (solids content) of adhesives
    AS 4181-1999 Stainless steel clamps for waterworks purposes
    AS/NZS 3879:1995 Solvent cements and priming fluids for use with unplasticized PVC (uPVC) pipes and fittings
    AS 3855-1994 Suitability of plumbing and water distribution systems products for contact with potable water
    AS 4032-1998 Thermostatic mixing valves - Materials, design and performance requirements
    AS 3578-1993 Cast iron non-return valves for general purposes
    AS 1172.2-1999 Water closet (WC) pans of 6/3 L capacity or proven equivalent - Cisterns
    AS 1056.3-1991 Storage water heaters - Specific requirements for water heaters with composite shells
    AS 1111-1980 ISO metric hexagon commercial bolts and screws
    AS 1415.1-1984 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for soil, waste and vent (SWV) applications - Pipes
    AS 1056.1-1991 Storage water heaters General requirements
    AS 1167.1-1993 Welding and brazing - Filler metals Filler metal for brazing and braze welding
    AS/NZS 2280:1999 Ductile iron pressure pipes and fittings
    AS/NZS 2544:1995 Grey iron pressure fittings
    AS 3496-1999 Metal-bodied and plastic-bodied taps
    AS 3497-1994 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Domestic type water treatment appliances
    AS 4020(INT)-1992 Products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of water
    AS 1631-1994 Cast grey and ductile iron non-pressure pipes and fittings (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 1477.1-1988 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Pipes
    AS 2888.6-1986 Methods of testing plastics waste outlets Method for load testing of plastics waste outlets
    AS 1252-1983 High strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering
    AS 2419.2-1994 Fire hydrant installations - Fire hydrant valves
    AS 1756-1999 Household sinks
    AS 4023-1992 Non-vitreous china used in sanitary appliances
    AS 3688-1994 Water supply - Copper and copper alloy body compression and capillary fittings and threaded-end connectors
    AS/NZS 2642.3:1994 Polybutylene pipe systems - Mechanical jointing fittings for use with polybutylene (PB) pipes for hot and cold water applications
    AS 1834.1-1991 Material for soldering Solder alloys (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 2950-1988 Propylene copolymer pressure pipe
    AS 3982-1991 Urinals
    AS/NZS 4327:1995 Metal-banded flexible couplings for low-pressure applications (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 2123-1978 Slow-delivery type automatic electric storage water heaters for dairies
    AS 4087-1996 Metallic flanges for waterworks purposes
    AS 1741-1991 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings with flexible joints - Sewer quality (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 3579-1993 Cast iron wedge gate valves for general purposes
    AS 1172.1-1993 Water closets of 6/3 L capacity - Pans
    AS 3500.1-1992 National Plumbing and Drainage Code - Water supply
    AS 1415.4-1984 Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings for soil, waste and vent (SWV) applications - Rubber ring expansion joints
    AS 3707-1989 Method for testing pressure cycling resistance of pipes and fittings
    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 1628-1999 Water supply - Metallic gate, globe and non-return valves
    AS 3571-1989 Glass filament reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes - Polyester based - Water supply, sewerage and drainage applications
    AS 1210-1989 Unfired Pressure Vessels (known as the SAA Unfired Pressure Vessels Code)
    AS/NZS 2023:1995 Baths for ablutionary purposes
    AS 1976-1992 Vitreous china used in sanitary appliances
    AS 2345-1992 Dezincification resistance of copper alloys
    AS 3499-1992 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Flexible tubes
    AS 2888.1-1993 Methods of testing plastics waste fittings Method of determining the suitability of connection threads of BSP form
    AS/NZS 1200:1994 Pressure equipment
    AS 2712-1993 Solar water heaters - Design and construction
    AS 1159-1988 Polyethylene pipes for pressure applications
    AS 3795-1996 Copper alloy tubes for plumbing and drainage applications
    AS 3588-1996 Shower bases and shower modules (Reconfirmed 2016)
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