Issue 33 | February 2014

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Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy

Regulation Roundup A bulletin for electrical, gas and plumbing industry workers brought to you by the Office of the Technical Regulator Issue 33 | February 2014

Message from the Technical Regulator Welcome to Issue 33 of Regulation Roundup. It is that time of year where we send out the invitations for the industry Roadshows. I would encourage you to attend a roadshow. The gas roadshow will be particularly informative with the release of the new version of AS/ NZS 5601. The OTR is gradually streamlining our procedures relating to plumbing so I draw your attention to the information provided in the plumbing section of this issue. Regulation Roundup is again packed full of all the information we hope will be relevant to the industry. The OTR will keep you abreast of significant product safety recalls of interest to industry and I would highlight the Infinity Cable recall. Regulation Roundup will also highlight areas where there appears to be confusion in the industry about certain technical issues. I trust that this newsletter provides you with useful information and I welcome any feedback you may have to enable us to improve the information we are providing. Robert Faunt, Technical Regulator

Improving the Certificate of Compliance process The Office of the Technical Regulator is investigating the introduction of electronic Certificates of Compliance. Similar systems are operating successfully interstate and feedback shows there are significant efficiency gains for contractors. We are interested in hearing about how your business currently handles Certificates of Compliance and any opportunities for efficiency gains. Please go to http://saplan.org.au/yoursay/streamliningtechnical-regulation-for-plumbing-gas-and-electricity to provide your input, or alternatively, post your input to: Collaborating for eBusiness in Technical Regulation, OTR, GPO Box 1264 Adelaide 5001.

Infinity Cable Recall – Update

ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY RECALL SAFETY RECALL

There have been several developments since the previous edition of Regulation Roundup: • We understand the importer has gone into administration. • Non-compliance with AS/NZS 5000 has been confirmed for all Infinity branded TPS cable sizes as well as all ‘orange-round’ PVC insulated and sheathed cables.

Electrical Cable

Electrical Cable

Infinity TPS 2.5mm twin and earth flat cable (FT3025) Infinity TPS 2.5mm twin and earth flat cable (FT3025)

• The cable was also sold under the brand name ‘Olsent’ (not all Olsent cable is affected). • It was initially thought that Masters Hardware was the only retailer of this product, but it has since been established that it has been sold through some electrical wholesalers. We are not aware of any being sold in South Australia.

IDENTIFICATION:

IDENTIFICATION: This recall is for Infinity TPS 2.5mm twin and earth flat cable model FT3025 with batch

This numbers: recall is for InfinityINFH210912 TPS 2.5mm twin andOlsent earth flat cable model INFMEL081112, and Infinity branded cable INFH190311. The recall with does notbatch include any other cable ranges under the INFINITY or Olsent brands. FT3025 numbers: INFMEL081112, INFH210912 and Infinity Olsent cable INFH190311. The recall does not Thebranded electrical cable has been sold at Masters Home Improvement from April 2012 to August 2013.any other cable ranges under the INFINITY or Olsent brands. include

• Tests conducted in a NATA certified laboratory found the cables are non-compliant with ageing test requirements due to poor quality insulation that deteriorates prematurely. This may present an increased risk of fire or electric shock at some time in the future.

DEFECT: cable has been sold at Masters Home Improvement The electrical issue 2012 has been to identified with the insulation and sheathing PVC compound of the electrical from An April August 2013.

• The importer’s remaining stock of this cable was allegedly stolen from a warehouse in NSW where it had been quarantined.

There is potential for thisFor product to information cause a serious electrical shock. further

Electrical contractors are advised to be cautious about any offers involving cheap cable. It should be noted that if the cable is installed and tested in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 and periodically inspected, the level of increased risk can be minimized. For more information and updates see www.recalls.gov.au

cable that may lead to a reduction in the cable insulation integrity.

DEFECT: HAZARD:

An issue has been identified with the insulation and sheathing PVC There is potential for this product to cause a serious electrical shock. compound of the electrical cable that may lead to a reduction in the ACTION REQUIRED: cable insulation integrity. Do not use the cable. Discontinue use immediately and return the product to the place of

purchase for a full refund or replacement. HAZARD:

Please direct all calls and any queries concerning this recall to Infinity Cable Co. Pty Ltd

ACTION REQUIRED: on 02) 9725 5711, at [email protected]

for Australian product recall information Do not useSee thewww.recalls.gov.au cable. Discontinue use immediately and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

For further information

Please direct all calls and any queries concerning this recall to Infinity Cable Co. Pty Ltd on 02) 9725 5711, at [email protected] See www.recalls.gov.au for Australian product recall information

Electrical Bulletin

In This Issue Message from the Technical Regulator

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Infinity Cable Recall Update

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Improving the Certificate of Compliance process

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Electrical Bulletin NECA 2014 Roadshow Seminar Series

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Rob Anderson moves on

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Investigating electric shocks Revision of Australian/New Zealand electrical standards Rescue and Resuscitation update

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Compliance requirements

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Electric shock report incidents

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OTR Electrical expiations issued

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NECA 2014 Roadshow Seminar Series Attention all Electricians………… The NECA 2014 Roadshow Seminar Series will be held from March to May and we encourage all electrical contractors and workers to attend and find out the latest developments within the industry. A significant training resource for our industry, the event this year is designed to provide licensed electricians with a greater understanding of the following topics: • an update on the Solar Standards, Patient Areas and Generator Sets; • frequently asked questions presented by the Office of the Technical Regulator; • requirements for the Rescue & Resuscitation Training; • an update on the OTR Enforcement Issues; • an introduction to the AGL Connections Portal;

Gas Bulletin

• about Mates in Construction;

ELGAS ‘Easygas Downunder’ clearances

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New AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installation Standard published

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New arrangements for inspections and approvals of uncertified Type A and Type B gas appliances

• an update on the Service and Installation Rules and frequently asked questions presented by SA Power Networks;

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• reporting non-compliant work to the OTR.

Gas Quiz

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A message from the APA Group

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Thanks to SA Power Networks, the Office of the Technical Regulator, AGL and Mates in Construction for their support and involvement in this initiative.

Water heater advice

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Plumbing Bulletin Certification of plumbing work

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Bookings for inspection / auditing

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Plumbing Advisory Note for fire service installations

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Backflow prevention requirements for buried or partly buried rainwater tanks

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New state-wide water heater installation requirements

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Register online

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Registration of Gas and Electrical COC books

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Contact List

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• correct method for Completing Electrical Certificates of Compliance;

Suppliers and wholesalers will be on location with product and service displays. Contractors can also find out more about NECA and the benefits of membership from the NECA staff at the event. To attend the NECA 2014 Roadshow Seminar Series, please complete and return the enclosed registration form to NECA SA via fax on (08) 8373 1528 or email [email protected] at least 7 days prior to your chosen event. For further information please phone NECA SA on (08) 8272 2966 or visit www.neca.asn.au/sa

FOR TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES: Copyright: All material appearing in this publication is subject to copyright protection. For reproduction or use of copyright material, written permission must be sought from the Office of the Technical Regulator (unless the use is permitted by the Copyright Act 1968). That written permission, if granted, will be subject to a condition that the copyright owner’s name and interest in the material be acknowledged when the material is reproduced or quoted, either in whole or part. No permission to reproduce or use copyright material is to be implied by the availability of material in this publication. Liability: Use or reliance on any material contained in this publication is at your sole risk. If you use or rely on any material in this publication you are responsible for ensuring by independent verification, its accuracy, currency or completeness as the Office of the Technical Regulator, the Government of South Australia, their agents, instrumentalities, officers and employees make no representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy of any material in this publication. The Office of the Technical Regulator, the Government of South Australia, their agents, instrumentalities, officers and employees and all persons involved in the preparation of this publication expressly deny any liability, however arising, for any loss resulting from the use or reliance upon any information, data, advice, representations, statements, opinions or conclusions expressed in this publication.

Electrical P: (08) 8226 5518 | (8.30am - 4.30pm) F: (08) 8226 5529 Gas P: (08) 8226 5722 | (8.00am - 5.00pm) F: (08) 8226 5866 Plumbing P: 1300 760 311 | (8:00am – 4:30pm)

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Revision of Australian/New Zealand electrical standards

Rob Anderson moves on Rob Anderson has resigned from his role as Manager, Electrical Installation and Safety. He will be missed by many, having been with the OTR for 14 years. Rob has been the manager for the last four years and during this time he has provided support and friendship as well as leadership to the team. Rob has taken on a role with NECA SA as an Apprentice Mentor/Advisor in a federally funded program with E-Oz Energy Skills Australia, which is piloting a progression management system for electrical apprentices. This is a role that Rob is very well suited for; his lifelong involvement with the Scouts has given him a passion for working with young people. Thanks Rob for all your efforts and we wish you and your family all the best for the future.

Investigating electric shocks Over 90% of the shock reports received by OTR relate to multiple earth neutral (MEN) shocks. The shock received is normally nowhere near the voltage levels of other electric shocks, and this may affect the investigator’s diagnosis of the cause of the shock. One of our inspectors remembers an experience he had many years ago, when he attended a shock that was reported. He recalls “When I arrived at the premises I found an electrician driving a 6th earth electrode into the ground, that was connected to 5 other electrodes already in the ground. The first thing the electrician said to me was ‘The voltage is still there, but it’s getting better’ ”. To understand the reasons for the MEN shock you must first have knowledge of the MEN system. The MEN system was introduced around 45 years ago. At that time there was only direct earthing, which meant that if an appliance shorted to earth, then that fault current went to a stake or a water pipe, installed in soil that hopefully was of low enough impedance to trip the protective device, which in those days was a re-wireable fuse. Direct earthing was found to be unsuitable, with some sub divisions being built on high impedance rocky ground, and with the use of plastic water pipes. The MEN system was then adopted, connecting the main earth conductor to the main neutral conductor, at the MEN link, and thus using the consumer mains connected to the distribution system as a low impedance path to operate a protective device under earth fault conditions. Unfortunately, MEN shocks occur when there is a high impedance connection somewhere in the neutral circuit to or

within the distribution system, resulting in the earth being used as a return path for the neutral. Electrical contractors are advised, when responding to electric shock incidents, to ask the customer a few questions: 1. What were you doing and where were you when you received the shock? and 2. Have you recently noticed that your lights are dimming? MEN shocks generally give you corresponding answers of:

Several Australian/New Zealand electrical standards are currently being amended. These standards include: • AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules • AS/NZS 3003 Electrical Installations – Patient Areas • AS/NZS 3010 Generating sets • AS/NZS 3012 Electrical Installations – Construction and demolition sites • AS/NZS 4777 Grid connection of energy systems via inverters • AS/NZS 5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays Standards committee EL 001 is currently rewriting the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules. The new edition will address the frequently asked questions and rewrite those clauses that need rewording for better interpretation. Amongst other things, the new edition may also include additional requirements for RCDs. The industry has raised concern regarding AS/NZS 3003 Electrical Installations–Patient Areas. Major issues are: • Home dialysis

1. In the bathroom, kitchen or laundry, and

• EPAS (Enterprise Patient Administration System)

2. Yes, or sometimes.

• Aligning terminology, definitions and layout with other standards

Under Regulation 70 (3) of the Electricity (general) Regulations, the network operator must promptly investigate any accident that involves electric shock or electrical burns that may have been caused by the transmission or distribution network or an electrical installation connected to the network and report the results of the investigation to the Technical Regulator. So the bottom line is, when your customer answers 1 and 2 as above, you or your customer should ring SAPN straight away. When SAPN attend, and find the fault is a high impedance neutral connection on their system they will rectify it and send the OTR an electric shock and incident report form. If SAPN find the problem is not caused by the distribution system they will advise your customer to call you to investigate the cause within the electrical installation. You must them complete an electric shock and incident report form and send it to us. Should you have difficulty in locating the source of the shock, ring the OTR for advice.

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• Better definition of patient and cardio areas • Current requirements for persons accredited for certification A new edition of AS/NZS 3010 Generating sets is underway. The major concern is that the current edition is somewhat misleading in regards to the requirements for neutral switching. All of the drawings for generator connections have been redone, most showing the neutral not being switched. Additional information will be included to specify where switching of the neutral connection would be expected. The new edition will also include many new drawings including one on connections of portable generator sets to electrical installations, as a backup supply, including installations with existing solar supply. An amendment should be released soon for three issues regarding AS/NZS 3012 Electrical Installations – Construction and demolition sites. The industry has already raised concerns with the 20lux lighting level required for emergency lighting.

Other issues include a definition for portable socket-outlet assemblies (PSOA’s) permitted for use on construction sites and rewording the clause on mechanical protection of cables, not allowing for cables to be installed on portable fences. Standards committee EL 42 has released a two part draft for a revision of AS/NZS 4777- Grid connection of energy systems via inverters. The draft is in two parts: • Part 1: Installation requirements, and • Part 2: Inverter requirements The draft includes numerous safety enhancements. A new edition is expected to go to print in late 2014. Standards committee EL 42 has also released amendment 3 to AS/NZS 5033– Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays. The revision includes: • access restrictions required for nondomestic solar installations above 600 V • small micro inverter installations, and • earthing requirements for grid connected and standalone PV arrays If you have ideas for input into the next edition of any of these standards, particularly with the interpretation of clauses, be involved, and let us know.

Electrical Certificates of Rescue and Resuscitation update Electrical contractors and workers should be aware of changes to the Electricity (General) Regulations that come into force this year. Regulation 68 now states that “persons required to carry out, or help in carrying out, electrical work must be suitably trained in rescue and resuscitation in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Regulator”. To align with recognised practices in the electrical industry and the requirements of Regulation 161(1) & (4) of the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 for safety observers, the Technical Regulator requires workers to be assessed every 12 months as competent to rescue and resuscitate a person. The national training modules required from 1 September 2014 are: • HLTCPR211A Perform CPR • UETTDRRF06B Perform Rescue from a live LV panel.

Compliance requirements Electrical certificates of compliance (ECCs) are important documents which must be completed by registered electrical workers and /or contractors prior to energisation. ECCs are called up under the Electricity Act 1996, as well as the requirements for completing them. On all too many occasions, the certificates do not get completed in their entirety as required, leaving the contractor or worker open to disciplinary action such as expiations. So what do I have to do to make sure I comply? In order to meet your obligations under the legislation, you must ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements: 1. Register your Electrical Certificate of compliance book. You must register each book within 5 days of commencement of use of that book. Details of how to register your book can be found in the front cover of the ECC book. 2. Complete the ECC in its entirety. This means all details are to be completed and legible.

Owner’s details: all sections to be completed with relevant details. • SECTION A: You must provide adequate information to identify specifically the electrical work you have undertaken at the premises. • SECTION B: This area of the ECC is for you to write down / inform the owner of any potential electrical ‘defects’ you may have identified during the course of carrying out your electrical work. You have a duty of care to inform the owner of any potential defects you may have observed when carrying out your work. Your duty of care extends to informing the owner, but you are not obliged to repair it. • REGISTERED ELECTRICAL WORKER: This section must be completed and signed when the electrical installation is made available for energisation – this means before any power is applied to the circuit. **Please note: electrical installation means any part you are energising, not just the entire installation ie – a power circuit in a house is an electrical installation. This should only be completed when you as the registered electrical worker are satisfied that you have

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personally tested and inspected the electrical work carried out in Section A, and are satisfied that it meets the requirements of the Electricity Act 1996. Then, and only then should you complete and sign this section and make available for energisation. • CONTRACTOR / AUTHORISED PERSON: This section must be completed by the holder of the contractor’s licence, or authorised agent of the contractor who holds a supervisory role over the person signing the ECC in part 1. If you are not the holder of the contractor’s licence, you cannot complete this section of the electrical certificate if you have signed as the registered electrical worker in part 1. The Act affords you 30 days for you to do this and ensure that the customer receives their copy of the certificate for the electrical work completed. The only time the same person signs in both registered electrical worker and contractor/authorised person parts of the ECC is when the worker is the holder of the contractor’s licence. 3. The owner of the registered book must keep the electrical certificate of compliance for a period of 5 years after the installation was made available for energisation. Clarification of a few points On many occasions when the OTR has carried out an investigation, we have been told that the job wasn’t ‘finished’ so the electrical certificate had not been issued yet. Yet, when the OTR inspected the site, we identified various circuits energised. This is not correct and in breach of your requirements under the Act. If you make any installation (or part thereof) available for energisation, you must complete an ECC prior to any power being applied. For example: you are wiring a new build house under construction, and the builder has asked you to energise a power circuit to provide power for trades to use. You must complete an ECC for this circuit prior to it being energised. Using the same example, the builder then requests you energise a lighting circuit a few days later to provide lighting during construction. Again, you must complete an ECC for that lighting circuit before it is energised. Those copies of the ECCs must be furnished to the owner within 30 days of the circuits being energised as set out in the Act. At the end of the job (ie 6 months after the individual light and power circuits were energised and ECCs provided) when the house is ready for hand over, continued page 6

Electric Shock Report Incidents Shock Source

Cause

Contributing Factors

Injuries

Action to make safe

Dishwasher.

Supply cord shorting to earth.

Mice had eaten through insulation of supply cord for dishwasher.

Home owner received shock to hands.

Electrical Contractor disconnected supply.

Consumer mains cable.

Conduit below meter box had been cut into.

Communication technician mistook unfused consumer mains conduit for communication conduit.

Technician received shock to hands.

Network Operator disconnected supply, Electrical Contractor to repair.

Fence and carport.

High resistance supply neutral in distribution system.

Sparking was observed between fence and carport because this was now the return path to the distribution system.

Shock to hands.

Network Operator repaired neutral connection.

Bathroom and laundry taps.

Lack of adequate earthing system.

Copper water pipes had been replaced with a non-conductive poly pipe system. This resulted in the original water pipe earth system being removed

Home owner received shocks to hands.

Electrical Contractor installed earth electrode and checked M.E.N. connection.

Computer power supply.

Broken cover on plug pack.

Worker was attempting to plug in power supply for computer when hand contacted exposed live terminals of broken cover.

Worker received shock to hands.

Electrical Contractor removed plug pack from service and workers educated on use of similar items of electrical equipment.

Water pipes of commercial building.

High resistance of Network Operators neutral conductor.

Worker was cutting through water pipe but had failed to install temporary bridging conductor.

Worker received shock between hands.

Network Operator repaired distribution system neutral connections.

Distribution system overhead power pole.

Pole neutral bonding connected to blue phase.

Worker leant on power pole which was now live.

Worker received shock between hands and feet.

Network Operator corrected connections to power pole.

House metallic guttering and roofing material.

Lighting circuit damaged.

Lighting circuit had livened up gutters and roofing material.

Painter received shock between hands and ladder.

Electrical Contractor repaired damaged lighting circuit.

Meter Box in carport.

Neighbours underground consumer mains cable.

Underground cable shorted out in pit resulting in neutral conductors becoming live and burning off earthing connections at meter box.

Homeowner received Network Operator repaired URD pit and Electrical shock between Contractor repaired hands and feet. installation wiring.

Laundry water trough.

Neutral connection at service fuse enclosure burnt out.

The laundry trough was now part of the return current path and showed signs of arcing at the taps.

Homeowner received Network Operator repaired neutral connection in fuse shock between enclosure. hands.

Lamp under pergola.

Lamp water damaged.

Pergola lamp had become filled with water.

Homeowner received Electrical Contractor shock to hand. disconnected light fitting until leak repaired.

Hot Water Service supply cable.

Cable left hanging out of wall.

Hot water service had been stolen leaving the cable supplying it exposed and live.

Worker received shock to back of hand when he brushed passed it.

Electrical Contractor isolated unused cable and removed it from service.

Broken lamp.

Lamp glass had broken exposing elements.

Audio Visual technician attempted to change broken globe whilst supply still connected.

Technician received shock to hand.

Workers trained in isolating power before changing globes.

Refrigerator.

House earthing system.

Lack of effective M.E.N. connection and earthing system.

Home owner received shock between hands and feet.

Electrical Contractor repaired earthing system.

Bathroom light switch.

Water had entered switch mechanism.

Light switch in care facility bathroom had been sprayed with water.

Care worker received Electrical Contractor installed shock to hands. I.P. rated switch.

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the electrical contractor may wish to provide a covering ECC for the completed job- but this is in addition to the individual ECCs already provided for circuits previously energised (as in this example).

Gas Bulletin

OTR has also been told by electrical contractors that they “gave the builder the ECC copies to pass on to the owner in the handover pack”. To clarify this, it is the responsibility of the electrical contractor to ensure the owner gets the copy of the ECCs within the 30 day timeframe afforded in the Act. By simply claiming to pass them on to a third party and expecting them to do the right thing is not acceptable, and does not meet the electrical contractor’s obligations.

ELGAS ‘Easygas Downunder’ clearances

And finally, ECCs are required for any completed electrical work undertaken by a registered electrical worker or licenced electrical contractor to fixed electrical installations–no matter how big or small the job is. Existing premises, caravans or commercial – all electrical installation work being made available for energisation must have an ECC completed prior to energisation. ECCs are not just for new builds only. Copies of the Electricity Act 1996 and Electricity (General) Regulations 2012 can be downloaded from http://www.legislation. sa.gov.au

OTR Electrical expiations issued since the last edition of Regulation Roundup Expiations were issued to four electrical contractors for non-compliant work: • electrical work not carried out as required under Section 61 (1)(a) of the Electricity Act 1996

You are probably aware of the ELGAS innovative underground insitu fill LPG cylinder system. The entire cylinder is buried underground in a specifically designed container with an access point just above the finished ground surface. This allows owners to have their cylinders out of sight where they are less vulnerable to tampering and better protected from bush fires. With this new design the exclusion zone around this cylinder is different from traditional free-standing insitu fill cylinders, the exclusion zone as seen in the diagram is 1500 mm diameter from the centre of the cylinder to a height of 500 mm above the finished level of the container lid. With these new systems most owners are having the cylinder located near front and side property boundaries. As the installer you must ensure there are no sources of ignition located in the exclusion zone which, if there is no boundary fence in place, may also include the neighbouring property. If there is a source of ignition in the neighbouring property within the exclusion zone and there is nowhere else to locate the cylinder you must install a vapour barrier to protect the cylinder. The vapour barrier will need to be at least 600 mm high from the finished ground surface and must be wide enough to cover all of the side exclusion zones. The erection of the vapour barrier may cause a dispute between neighbours so it is important that the neighbour be consulted.

New AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installation Standard published The new AS/NZS 5601 was published on 16 September 2013 replacing the 2010 edition. AS/NZS 5601 part 1–2013 is for general gas installations; AS/NZS 5601 part 2–2013 is for LPG gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes. The 2014 gas roadshow will concentrate on the changes from the 2010 to the new 2013 edition so it is essential that you attend. An invitation is included with this edition of Regulation Roundup. A brief summary of the changes is shown below. A ‘contents listing’ has been reintroduced at the beginning of each section in both parts 1 & 2 and an index has been reintroduced at the rear of both standards to assist gasfitters, training providers and apprentices to find clauses quickly. Additions and changes to AS/NZS 5601 Part 1 – 2013 – General Installations Change at Table 4.1 – page 48–Copper tube–introduction of a 700 C temperature limit on press fit end connectors unless the manufacturer’s specification allows a higher temperature. Appendix F Pipe Sizing tables have been reviewed The 0.075 kPa pressure drop has been deleted from the tables by the committee. The new default lowest pressure drop is now 0.12 kPa. Introduction of new Informative appendices: O – Gas appliance commissioning,

• inspection and testing not carried out as required under Section 61 (1)(b) of the Electricity Act 1996

P – Gas control system diagrams Q – Gas installation checklist

Each breach resulted in an expiation fee of $375.

Introduction of a new normative (mandatory) appendix R for:

Three of these contractors were expiated for 2 breaches (a total of $750 each), and one was expiated for 3 breaches ($1,125).

R – Spillage Tests for Flued Appliances Ventilation and open flued gas appliances 1. Two young boys died in Victoria in May 2010 from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. This was caused by a combination of a faulty space heater producing carbon monoxide, inadequate ventilation and negative pressure in the living area, created by the operation of an exhaust fan. The upward movement of combustion products in the flue (due to the lack of

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fresh air ventilation into the area) was overcome by the suction created by an exhaust fan in an adjacent connected space. Combustion products from the faulty appliance were able to enter the area. 2. Text in previous editions of the Standard warned installers that negative pressures in a space could adversely affect the correct operation of appliances. The operation of open flued heating appliances may be compromised by a lack of ventilation and negative pressures that may be created in the space by exhaust fans. Provided the appliance is well maintained it will not produce noxious emissions and given that exhaust fans do not normally operate for extended periods, there is unlikely to be a problem. In any case with wellmaintained heating appliances it is essential that flue products are vented to atmosphere and do not spill into the space. In older buildings where draft proofing methods have been employed, or in modern buildings designed to meet high thermal efficiency standards, adventitious ventilation openings (make up air) may be reduced. This increases the possibility that operating exhaust systems may create negative pressures in the space. As a result the AS/NZS 5601 Committee has added a new mandatory appendix – R – in the 2013 edition to mitigate risk in these situations. 3. New ventilation requirements now apply in Australia to new gas appliance installations in buildings approved for construction after the adoption of AS/NZS 5601.1:2013. See clause 6.4.5 (pages 100 – 107) and appendix R. Note: the Australian Building Control Board and the Building Code of Australia is represented on the AS/NZS 5601 Committee so builders will be aware of this new requirement. The OTR allows for a 6 month phase-in period from when the new gas Standards are published. The current edition of AS/ NZS 5601 was published in September 2013, therefore the OTR expects compliance from March 2014. 4. Worked examples for the calculation of required ventilation are provided. 5. A table with schematic diagrams of ventilation applicable to different installations is also provided. AS/NZS 5601 Part 2 – 2013 – LPG installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes.

Summary of main differences between AS/NZS 5601.2–2013 and the superseded AS/NZS 5601.2–2010: • Alteration to Cl 3.4.2 construction of vertical divider separating general storage / cylinder compartments. • Alteration to Cl 4.1 regulators must be certified to AS 4621, or UL 144. • Alteration to Table 5.1 class D and F can be used as a pigtail in addition to Class C. Class A, B and D can be used in addition to class C between the regulator and appliances. • Alteration to Cl 5.2.3 Shut-off valves and hoses must be accessible without the use of a tool (readily accessible). • Alteration to Cl 5.2.5 no restriction to hose length but must be as short as practicable for the intended application. • Alteration to Cl 5.2.7 manual isolation valves must be accessible without the use of a tool (readily accessible). • Alteration to Cl 6.2 informative note explains that a cooking appliance beneath an aftermarket lid or cover is a stowed appliance and is to be treated as such. • Alteration Cl 6.8 electrical socket plugs for gas appliances are allowed to be in an inaccessible location but must have the switch that isolates both the active and neutral phases in an accessible location. Hardwired appliance switches must also isolate active and neutral phases. Applies to part 1 as well. • Alteration Cl 6.11.2 specifies vent size for low level vent in refrigerator compartment to vent potential gas leakage. • Alteration to Cl 6.11.3 now requires refrigerator compartments to be sealed from the living space to prevent combustion products entering living spaces. • Alteration to Cl 7.1 removal of reference to prevent the accumulation of leaking gas. Ventilation of caravans and boats is not designed to prevent the accumulation of leaking gas but to provide adequate combustion air and ventilation. • Alteration to Cl 7.3.1 Ventilation design parameters now based on the number of sleeping spaces and the total gas consumption excluding room sealed appliances in the space. Note 5 gives guidance on increasing the vent size when insect mesh is placed over the vents.

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• Alteration to Cl 7.4.3 & 7.4.4 re vent warning label and contains an advisory note that floor vents, rather than side vents, may contravene the road traffic authority requirements–due to the possibility of entrainment of exhaust fumes from the towing vehicle. • Addition Cl 8.4.2 external flue terminal under cover to address RV annex covering or restricting of flue terminals. • Alteration Cl 9.1 & Appendix F test pressure has been raised from 7 to 14 kPa to reflect the emergency over pressure of 14 kPa from a second stage regulator. • Alteration to Appendix B conversion factor includes kPa to mbar. • Alteration to Appendix C Table C1 applies to Australia as well as NZ. • Alteration to Appendix G consumer instructions are Normative (mandatory). • Alteration to Appendix H Fig H1 now does not show or require the entire regulator to be physically located above the cylinder valves but must still allow LP condensate to drain from the pigtail back to the cylinders. • Addition of Appendix I guideline on gas appliance commissioning (informative) • Addition of index and context lists at the beginning of each section.

New arrangements for inspections and approvals of uncertified Type A and Type B gas appliances The Gas Act 1997 and Regulations 2012 and the Energy Products–Safety and Efficiency Act (Proclamation 2012) states that gas appliances must be inspected for compliance with relevant Australian Standards and labelled to verify that this is the case. APA Group gas appliance testing ceases The APA Group, and previous South Australian gas utilities, have been performing safety assessments and approvals of uncertified Type A gas appliances (domestic and light commercial), as well as Type B appliances (heavy commercial and industrial) for many years. APA advised the OTR that they would be withdrawing from this area and would no longer provide these services after 31 December 2013. The OTR has been progressively advising those involved in installing Type B gas appliances about the APA decision

throughout the latter part of 2013. The OTR has made alternative arrangements so that Type B inspections and approvals can continue. Type A gas appliances (domestic and light commercial – less than 500 MJ/hr) Gas appliances offered for sale in reputable retail outlets (Type A appliances) are precertified and can be installed by gasfitters without further testing except for normal commissioning. These pre-certified gas appliances will carry labels by one of the four certifying organisations recognised by the Technical Regulator – AGA, SAIG, IAPMO or Global Mark. However, some appliances offered for sale on internet websites or imported direct by owners have no proof of compliance. They must be individually tested, approved and labelled before they can be installed and used. Failure to do so will compromise the gasfitter and may void the customer’s

Gas Quiz (answers on page 9) Q1. A cubic metre of natural gas contains approximately 38 MJ of energy. Approximately how much energy is contained in:

(a) 1 cubic metre of LPG (propane) gas?



(b) 1 kilogram of LPG (propane) liquid?

Q2. Approximately how much combustion air is required to completely burn:

(a) 1 cubic metre of natural gas?



(b) 1 cubic metre of LPG (propane) vapour?

Q3. What airomotive force (upward pressure exerted by the warm flue gases) exists within a typical domestic atmospheric gas appliance flue?

(a) 1.4 kPa



(b) 2.75 kPa



(c) 4 Pascals

insurance cover if an incident involving the uncertified appliance were to occur. New procedure for uncertified Type A (domestic and light commercial) gas appliance testing, approval and labelling It is the OTR’s intention to have private providers to carry out the testing, approval and labelling of these appliances. However, this can’t be done without proper training on gas appliance Standards and test methods followed by assessment and accreditation. Participants in this area will need to complete a training and assessment session and obtain and be competent in the use of test equipment including combustion gas analysers, temperature probes, digital manometer, stop-watches and the like. When the new arrangements are in place the OTR will advise the trade. In the meantime where a gasfitter becomes aware of an uncertified Type A appliance the client is to be referred to the OTR. Some uncertified gas appliances do not meet basic Australian safety requirements (eg lack of flame safeguard system or operating instructions) and would fail compliance testing. Any remedial work should be done in advance of the compliance test. Type B gas appliances (industrial and heavy commercial – greater than 500 MJ/hr) All Type B gas appliances must be tested, approved (against the generic Australian Standard AS 3814 – Industrial and Commercial Gas Fired Appliances) and labelled before they are operated commercially. A submission form describing the appliance fully must be provided to the approving body in advance of any work on site.

(a) 10



(b) 6



(c) 15

Q5. What does the term ‘room sealed appliance’ mean? Q6. Approximately how much gas is contained in a typical residential gas installation pipe system, assuming 20 metres of 25 mm and 6 metres of 20 mm AS 1432 Type B copper?

The OTR has notified more than 75 organisations involved in the supply and installation of Type B gas appliances in SA, of these changes. Persons involved in the installation of new, or the modification of existing Type B appliances, must ensure that the following procedure is followed before the appliance is used commercially: 1. Obtain and fill in the approved Type B appliance submission form and return it to Select Solutions. Scan, email or post the form. Forms are available from Select Solutions and from the OTR. 2. Select Solutions will provide a quote for the examination and testing of the appliance for compliance with AS 3814. 3. Once the quote is accepted Select Solutions will allow the installation to proceed. 4. Once the appliance is ready for commissioning Select Solutions must be contacted again to provide permission for commissioning gas. Select Solutions will contact the gas supplier if required. 5. When commissioning is completed contact Select Solutions to arrange an on-site inspection. If the appliance complies with AS 3814 it will be labelled, a certificate will be issued and the appliance can be operated commercially. Select Solutions – Industrial Inspections Department – 28 Raglan Road, Auburn NSW 2144 Ashraf Sedrak – [email protected] – 02 9721 9008 John Inglese – [email protected] – 02 9721 9017

A message from the APA Group The OTR were recently notified of a situation where a gasfitter attended a property where APA Group were replacing natural gas mains in the street and were pressure testing the new main and inlet services with compressed air. The service and main were pressurised at 700 kPa.

Q4. What is the capacity, in cubic metres per hour, of a typical domestic gas meter?

Select Solutions will use local SA accredited certifiers to perform the work.

Procedure for Type B industrial and commercial gas appliance testing, approval and labelling – effective 1 January 2014

Part of the mains replacement process involves testing the consumer’s service for soundness. One service failed the test, hence why the relevant consumer had contacted the gasfitter to attend at the property to locate and repair the gas leak.

The OTR has recognised Select Solutions (a NSW based division of the gas utility SP Ausnet) as a Type B appliance approver.

To test the outlet service the gasfitter proceeded to remove the cap from the compressed air pressurised inlet service

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(pressurised at 700 kPa), expecting to utilise the natural gas supply to pressurise and test the consumer’s service. As a result, the consumer’s service needed to be re-capped and the pressure test of the gas main repeated, however more significantly, the gasfitter placed himself in a position of serious risk of injury. The purpose of providing this information therefore is to notify gasfitters that: 1. Natural gas distribution infrastructure, including gas mains, inlet services, service valves, service regulators and the gas meter or meter station, and any other components up to and including the screw or flanged joint on the outlet side (right hand side) of the meter or meter station is the responsibility of the natural gas distribution network operator and it’s authorised personnel, and that gasfitters are NOT permitted to tamper with this infrastructure.

Water heater advice Following an incident involving a storage water heater the OTR wishes to advise gasfitters and contractors to be aware that certain models of Rheem 4 star gas water heaters were subject to voluntary recall in 2012. The heaters were used mainly on Housing SA properties as replacements; however it is possible that some stock may have found their way on to the open market. The backing paper of insulation located near the burner may foul and burn. Contact Rheem Service on 131 031 to initiate an inspection and repair. Models affected are: 347090, 347135, 347170 and the Vulcan 648135 and 648170 in all gas types manufactured between 16/01/2012 and 16/04/2012.

Plumbing Bulletin Certification of plumbing work Issuing plumbing certificates of compliance and as-constructed drain drawings. As a plumbing contractor, you are obliged to issue Plumbing Certificates of Compliance pursuant to a scheme under Section 69(2) of the Water Industry Act 2012. Plumbing work must be certified via an official OTR Plumbing Certificate of Compliance and where applicable an asconstructed drain drawing must also be supplied to the Technical Regulator and owner/occupier within seven (7) days of completion of work. Purchasing plumbing certificate of compliance books Plumbing Certificate of Compliance books may be purchased from any Service SA outlet.

View of burner compartment. Note: tape on top edge.

You must hold a valid, current licence and be allowed to both contract and certify plumbing work to be authorised the sale of a book.

Replacement thermocouple on Rheem HWS

Answers to Gas Quiz

Q3. (c) 4 pascals Q2. (a) 10 (b) 25 Q1. (a) 95 (b) 45

By following the testing requirements it ensures that you only test the consumer’s installation and not the meter set. This foolproof testing method involves disconnection of the meter outlet and attaching a test tee to the outlet riser and pressurising with air. On completion of testing; the meter outlet is to be reconnected and all joints downstream of the inlet service valve, including the regulator and meter dial glass are to be tested with a soap solution. Escapes on the meter set are to be reported to APA Group on telephone 1800 808 526. Test equipment should also be checked regularly (hoses and manometer) for leaks.

Q4. (b) 6



**Correction: In our 2013 Roadshow we stated that the dates mentioned above were between 21/01/2012 and 4/04/2012. This was based on information provided to the OTR at the time.

Q5. An appliance that draws combustion air from and discharges combustion products to the atmosphere.

2. Testing of consumer services must be completed in accordance with the requirements set out in AS/NZS 5601. Refer to Appendix E, E4 and E5 for test procedures.

Q6. Refer to AS/NZS 5601.1 – 2013 table D1 (8.2 litres + 1.32 litres = 9.52 litres)

Gasfitters not permitted to tamper with gas infrastructure on the supply side of these connection points

Please also note that replacement thermocouples for any Rheem storage hot water appliances must be completed using the manufacturer’s genuine parts. Rheem does not support the use of non-specified manufacturer’s parts. The Rheem part number is 071427 for NG and 071428 for LPG. Failure to observe this direction may affect any warranty claims.

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Plumbing Certificates of Compliance are legal documents registered against the specific plumber who purchases them. They are non-transferrable and should not be altered in any way.

Bookings for inspection / auditing The Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) requires the following categories of plumbing work to be booked for inspection/ auditing purposes to ensure the work is performed in accordance with the National Construction Code Volume 3: • Drainage Installations (including alterations) • Drains Crossing Boundaries (part of a Land Division) • Underfloor Plumbing • Above Ground Plumbing (stack work) • Recycled Water ( in-ground and in-wall and where required separation audits) • Fire Services • Final Inspections (including residential) • Trade Waste (plumbing installation only – not the pre-treatment device) • Grey Water Systems

Booking inspections

Thrust Blocks and Anchors

• Plumbers must either call the Plumbing Booking Line on 1300 884 055 between the hours of 8.30am and 5.00pm or visit www.plumbbooking.sa.gov.au 24 hours a day.

AS 2419.1 2005 Clause 8.8 Thrust blocks and anchors shall be installed in systems with unrestrained joints. They shall be designed to provide adequate reaction to the forces imposed by the maximum pressures generated, including system water pressures, water hammer, ground pressures and soil conditions.

• Bookings for inspection/auditing must be made before 3.00pm on the working day prior to when the inspection is required. • If booking multiple job categories, individual bookings must be made for each notification. • Plumbers must continue using the one Plumbing Certificate of Compliance number for a particular job regardless of the number of bookings, or the different categories of plumbing work the job may require. Inspection times • Plumbers may select a time and day for inspection between 8:00am and 3:30pm weekdays (excluding public holidays and not more than 30 days in advance). • This will then become the agreed time for inspection unless the OTR seeks renegotiation to a more mutually convenient time. • If plumbing work is completed earlier or will not be ready at the agreed time or day of inspection, the OTR must be contacted on 1300 760 311 as soon as is practically possible to advise the changes.

Plumbing Advisory Note for Fire Service Installations Fire service installation requirements The National Construction Code Series Volume Three, Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), Part B4.0 specifically sets out requirements for the design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of any part of a firefighting water service from the point of connection to the fire-fighting equipment as listed in the Scope. AS/NZS 3500.1.2003 and AS 2419.1 specify the “deemed to satisfy” documents listed in Part B4.2 of the PCA on FireFighting Water Services Installation requirements. The aim of this Advisory Note is to clarify the requirements of the applicable Australian Standards with respect to certain aspects of fire hydrant and fire hose reel installations.

AS/NZS 3500.1:2003 Clause 5.9 sets out the requirements for thrust blocks for Water Services with elastomeric (rubber) ring joints laid below ground including the location, construction and curing time. Protection of above ground pipework Above ground pipework in fire hydrant systems must be protected from the effects of fire in accordance with the requirements of AS2419.1-2005 Clause 8.5.2 and 8.5.3 depending on the pipe material. For example, where exposed copper pipework is installed within a non-sprinkler protected building it shall be protected by fire-resisting construction of not less than -/60/60 FRL or installed in a fire isolated stair or fire-resisting shaft or located above a ceiling system that achieves a resistance to the incipient spread of fire for a period of not less than 60 minutes.

Table B2 contained in AS 1432, outlines Pt (pressure testing) limitations in kPa which Type A can be subjected to. Type A copper tube can be selected for use in sizes up to and including DN150. Type B copper tube can be selected for use in sizes up to and including DN100. Branches from a hydrant main to fire hose reels (un-metered service) AS 2419.1- 2005 Clause 8.5.11.3 Fire Hose Reel Main Isolating Valves Where a fire hose reel main exceeds DN25 or serves two or more fire hose reels and is connected to a fire hydrant system it shall have an isolating valve fitted at the point of connection. Each fire hose reel main isolating valve shall be secured in the open position by a padlocked metal strap or device and have attached an engraved non-ferrous metal tag with the following instruction in upper case lettering of not less than 8 mm high as follows: FIRE SERVICE VALVE CLOSE ONLY TO SERVICE FIRE HOSE REELS

Fire hose reel systems In accordance with AS2441-2005, all fire hose reel pipe work and fittings must comply with the requirements of AS2419.12005. Specifically of note is that plastic pipes and pipe fittings shall not be used in above ground installations. Where the fire hose reels are reticulated from a fire hydrant system, the isolation valve must have permanent signage and be located in accordance with AS2441-2005 Clause 6.3. This enables the system to be easily shut off in the event that a fire has damaged internal hose reel pipework, thus maintaining available system pressure in the fire hydrant system to meet the operational needs of the MFS. Copper tubes for fire hydrant installations (test pressure limitations) for Type A & Type B Australian Standard AS 1432-1996, Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage applications. As required by AS 2419.1-2005 a test pressure of 1700 kPa be applied and remain constant for 2 hours for “Fire hydrant installations”. This test pressure requirement places some restrictions as to the suitability of whether Type A or Type B is selected for installation. 10

The OTR requires that a Double Check Valve testable backflow prevention device is required to be installed on fire hose reel installations in the following locations but not limited to: • External to any commercial or industrial building. • In basements and under-croft areas. • Within manufacturing and processing facilities. • Warehouses with an associated manufacturing activity being conducted on the site. In situations where more than one fire hose reel is required, it is suggested the contractor considers that a dedicated fire hose reel water service line be installed, with one backflow prevention device installed on the branch which is to service all fire hose reels connected to the dedicated service. Isolating valves shall comply with the following: AS 2441:2000 Clause 6.3 Hydrant mains tapping Where supplied by connection to a fire hydrant main, any isolating valve shall comply with the requirements of Clause 6.2 (c). Such a valve shall be located in a fire-isolated stairway, fire-isolated

passageway or fire-isolated ramp, or it shall be located outside the building. Clause 6.2 (c) Any valve that can prevent flow of water to the hose reel shall be secured and padlocked in the open position. It shall be marked on an attached corrosion-resistant and durable tag, with the following in nominal 8 mm upper case text: FIRE SERVICE VALVE CLOSE ONLY TO SERVICE FIRE HOSE REELS

risers shall not exceed 1.5 m in length and double-wrapped with a petrolatum tape in accordance with Clause 8.6.5.3”. AS/NZS 3500.1:2003 Clause 5.10 Depth of Cover Table 5.3 Minimum cover in public and private areas for buried pipes. Fire Services Not subject to vehicular loading: minimum cover 600 mm. Subject to vehicular loading:

Hydrostatic pressure testing procedure for polyolefin pipes ( LDPE,MDPE,HDPE) AS 2419.1 requires a 1700 kPa test for a 2 hour duration. Due to the elastic nature of polyolefin pipes to change dimensions during testing to 1700 kPa, it may not be possible to secure a fixed pressure gauge reading due to the pipe expanding without using a unique testing procedure. As the pipe expands, the pressure will reduce and not meet the requirements of a firm 1700 kPa reading. The OTR will only accept a steady pressure gauge reading of 1700 kPa. To test polyolefin pipework to achieve compliant test results, a ‘special’ procedure needs to be used. The supplier/ manufacturer should be contacted and asked for their recommended testing procedure so as to meet the required test regime, without damaging the structural integrity of the pipe. The OTR is familiar with a successful testing process offered commercially which is referred to as the ‘rebound test’. Note: The Plumbing Industry Association can be contacted for further information on rebound testing.

• sealed carriageway – minimum cover 600 mm. • unsealed carriageway – minimum cover 750 mm. Pipes in embankments or subject to construction equipment loads: minimum cover 750 mm. Note: For minimum cover in bushfire areas see Clause 5.23. AS/NZS 3500.1:2003: Clause 5.23 Bushfire Zones In Australia, in areas designated as bushfire-prone areas by an authority having jurisdiction, all exposed piping shall be metal. Pipes of other materials shall be buried with a minimum depth of cover of 300 mm, measured from the proposed finished surface level. Note: The Building Code of Australia (BCA) includes requirements for water supply piping in bushfire zones.

Backflow prevention requirements for buried or

partly buried rainwater tanks AS/NZS 3500.1 Table 14.1 requires testable backflow prevention devices to be installed on the supply pipe before connection to the tank outlet line. The Office of Technical Regulator has reviewed this requirement and has determined that providing the Plumbing Contractor conducts a risk assessment and forwards the results to the OTR the level of the backflow prevention device can be reduced to a low hazard type eg dual-check valve with atmospheric port (DCAP). The risk assessment form can be downloaded from the OTR website www.sa.gov.au/otrplumbing

New state-wide water heater installation requirements Plumbers and other appropriately licenced installers of water heaters are advised that new water heater installation requirements came into effect on 9 January 2014. Further information is available online at www.sa.gov.au/otrplumbing, with assistance available from the Plumber’s Water Heater Information Line on 1300 883 019. For more information on plumbing regulation in South Australia please visit The Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) plumbing website: www.sa.gov.au/otrplumbing and follow the links. We welcome your feedback. If you have any comments about Plumbing Advisory Notes, or wish to suggest some topics to be covered in future editions please send us an email to: [email protected]

Protective covers for buried fire pipe

Important Information Have You Changed Your Address?

AS 2419.1-2005, Clause 8.6.5.2 A1: “Loose polyethylene sleeving shall not be used as in-ground corrosion protection for galvanised steel pipe”.

Only contact the Office of the Technical Regulator for change of address notification if you receive Regulation Roundup but do not hold a trade licence.

Remember to contact Consumer and Business Services (CBS) for any change of address or licence details. Their address is L3, 91-97 Grenfell Street, Adelaide 5000, phone 131 882 or you can email them on [email protected]

Clause 8.6.5.3 Petrolatum tape coating: “For in ground hydrant lines (galvanised steel risers in all soil conditions and all copper pipes in aggressive soils) that are to be petrolatum tape coated, shall be doublewrapped. The second wrapping shall be wrapped in the opposite direction and be overlapped by 50%”.

Register Online

The coating shall be overwrapped with a self-adhesive polyethylene tape.

You can register your COC books online by going to www.sa.gov.au/otr and clicking on the link in the Top 5 box on the left side of the page.

Clause 8.2.2 Below-ground pipes: “The combined maximum length of galvanised pipe and fittings for individual hydrant

You can register online to receive Regulation Roundup electronically by going to www. sa.gov.au/otr and clicking on the link in the Top 5 box on the left side of the page. Requests for electronic versions of Regulation Roundup can also be emailed to [email protected] Include your name, licence number (if you hold a trade licence) and a contact phone number in case there are any difficulties with emailing. You will also see in this box a link where you can register your Electrical and Gas Certificate of Compliance books. Remember to contact us if you change your email address!

Registration of Gas and Electrical COC Books

The link will bring you to a page where you can enter your details for the COC book you are registering. Remember to enter the prefix letter of the book you are registering eg G200251.

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Contact list Electrical Technical Advice

General Information

Office of the Technical Regulator Level 8, 11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide Phone: (08) 8226 5518 (8:30am–4:30pm) Fax: (08) 8226 5529 Email: [email protected]

Licence and Address Change Consumer & Business Services Phone: 131 882 Email: [email protected]

Electrical Certificates of Compliance

Appointments and Information SA Power Networks Builders & Contractors Line Phone: 1300 6500 14 Fax: 1300 6500 16

Office of the Technical Regulator Level 8, 11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide

Australian Standards Standards Australia www.standards.com.au

NECA 213 Greenhill Road, Eastwood Phone: (08) 8272 2966

AGA Phone: (03) 9580 4500 www.gas.asn.au

Lawrence & Hanson All stores

Training

MM Electrical All stores

Gas

Available in person from the following agencies:

Middendorp All Stores Rexel Australia Ltd All stores P & R Electrical Wholesalers All stores CNW Wholesalers All stores Service SA Outlets EDS Centre, 108 North Terrace, Adelaide and Regional Areas

Gas Technical Advice Office of the Technical Regulator Level 8, 11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide. Phone: (08) 8226 5722 (8:00am–5:00pm) Fax: (08) 8226 5866 Email: [email protected]

Gas Certificates of Compliance Available in person from the following agencies: Office of the Technical Regulator Level 8, 11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA Water 250 Victoria Square, Adelaide

Gas Appliances Plus Unley Norm’s Plumbing Supplies John Street, Mt Gambier Scott’s Plumbing 66 O.G. Road, Klemzig Northern’s Plumbing Supplies All Stores Tradelink All stores

Plumbing Industry Association 1 South Road, Thebarton Phone: (08) 8292 4000 Fax: (08) 8292 4040 Technical Advisory Centre P/L 4/543 Churchill Road, Kilburn Phone: (08) 8162 5640 Fax: (08) 8162 5638 www.techad.com.au Gastrain U1 61-65 Tapleys Hill Rd Hendon 5014 (PO Box 83, Royal Park 5014) Phone: 8447 7783 Phone: 1300 955 583 Fax: (08) 8447 7753 www.gastrain.com.au

Electrical and Gas TAFE info (for all training enquiries) Phone: 1800 882 661 Peer Veet Rescue and Resuscitation, First Aid & other Industry related courses: 1042 Port Road, Albert Park Phone: (08) 8348 1200 www.peer.com.au ATEC (Adelaide Training & Employment Centre) Electrical Rescue & Resuscitation Certificate Phone: (08) 8240 1233 www.atec.asn.au

Power Lines/Cables Clearance Zones Between vegetation and power lines or building/ structures and power lines contact Office of the Technical Regulator Phone: (08) 8226 5521

Reece Plumbing All stores Personal collection and phone or fax orders are available from: Service SA Outlets EDS Centre, 108 North Tce Adelaide and Regional Areas

“Dial Before You Dig” This service is still available when doing emergency excavations at short notice. Phone: 1100 www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au

For after hours locations or Gas Emergency (including LPG) Natural Gas Network: 1800 808 526 Origin Energy LPG: 1800 808 526 Kleenheat: 1800 093 336 Elgas: 1800 819 783 APA Group Gas leaks: 1300 001 001

For gas or electrical major incident reporting 24 hours (SA only)

Electrical

Gas Works All stores

For Locations of Gas, Electricity, Water/Sewer Mains or Telecommunications

ETSA Service Rules advice Phone: (08) 8404 4898

Office of the Technical Regulator Phone: 1800 558 811 This number also appears in the 24 hour emergency numbers section at the front of the South Australian White Pages

Gas Trade contact APA Group system operator Phone: 1300 001 001

Additional websites for further information South Australian Parliament for Acts and Regulations www.legislation.sa.gov.au SafeWork SA www.safework.sa.gov.au Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (ALPGA) www.alpga.asn.au Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) www.accc.gov.au Envestra web site promoting natural gas www.natural-gas.com.au Elgas www.elgas.com.au Origin Energy www.originenergy.com.au Kleenheat www.kleenheat.com.au Australian Standards www.infostore.saiglobal.com/store/

Plumbing Technical Advice Office of the Technical Regulator Level 8, 11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide Phone: 1300 760 311 (8:00am-4:30pm) www.sa.gov.au/otrplumbing

Plumbing Certificate of Compliance Available in person from: Service SA Outlets

Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy

www.sa.gov.au/otr