CONFUSION REIGNS AROUND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

摘要

Backflow prevention is commonplace now and most plumbing practitioners understand that they need specialist training to test and maintain the plethora of devices installed across Australia. However, did you know, that depending on which region you work, the requirements may be different from around the corner? This is well known to some as it impacts their work and decision making every day. The National Construction Code Volume Three: the Plumbing Code of Australia, contains the requirements for plumbing and drainage for all classes of buildings. Cross connection control and backflow prevention is extensively covered in Part B5 and it references AS/NZS3500.1 which is commonly used by practitioners, both plumbers and hydraulic designers in assisting them in their decision making when it comes to which type of backflow preventer can be used where.