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The 2018 edition of AS/NZS 2293.1:2018 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate place.

Specifies common plumbing and drainage terms and associated definitions used in areas of the plumbing and drainage sector including product manufacturing specifications, design and installation standards (such as the AS/NZS 3500 series) and regulatory documents.

Sets out a test method for the determination of ignitability, heat release rates, mass loss rates, effective heat of combustion and smoke release of materials and products when exposed to controlled levels of radiant heating.

Provides manufacturers with requirements for determining the fitness for purpose of metal shape or sheet rainwater goods, and metal accessories and fasteners.

Specifies requirements for the design, construction, location, and operation and testing of systems for the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia. Requirements for the management of emergencies involving anhydrous ammonia and for the fire protection associated facilities are also specified.

Sets out requirements and recommendations for the storage and handling of toxic substances that in Australia, meet the Class 6.1 classification criteria of the ADG Code and in New Zealand, the Class 6.1 classification criteria of the IMDG Code and Schedules 1-4 of the New Zealand Toxic Substances Regulations 1983. The Standard applies to Class 6.1 substances and may also apply to substances of other classes having a 6.1 Subsidiary Risk. A discussion of the hazards presented by toxic substances and a bibliography of documents providing guidelines on the preparation of emergency plans are provided in appendices.

Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of Class 9 (miscellaneous) dangerous goods and articles, in packages, IBCs and bulk. Advice is given on fire protection, waste disposal, operations and personnel safety. Guidelines for emergency procedures are also provided.

Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of Class 4 dangerous goods as classified in the ADG Code, for Australia, and the HNSO Act, for New Zealand.

Adopts ISO 13253:2011 to establish test methods for determining the capacity and efficiency ratings of ducted, air-cooled airconditioners and ducted air-to-air heat pumps; residential, commercial and industrial single-package and split-system airconditioners and heat pumps are included.

Specifies requirements for minimum safety requirements related to the use of generating sets for the supply of electricity at voltages normally exceeding 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c.