AS/NZS 3500

This series groups together the current parts to Australian Standard, AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and Drainage, available in the BIG library.

The AS 3500 series is the set of Australian standards that outlines the requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems. These standards cover various aspects of plumbing, including water supply, sanitary plumbing, stormwater drainage, and gas fitting. The AS 3500 series provides comprehensive guidelines to ensure that plumbing systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory requirements. It is essential for plumbers, builders, and engineers to adhere to these standards to ensure that water and gas services are properly managed, reducing the risk of leaks, contamination, and other hazards, and ensuring the efficient operation of plumbing infrastructure in buildings

Current Standards

AS/NZS 3500.0:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 0: Glossary of terms

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.

AS/NZS 3500.4:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 4: Heated water services

Sets out the requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of heated water services using drinking water or rainwater or a combination thereof; includes aspects of the installation from, and including, the valve(s) on the cold water inlet to any cold water storage tank or water heater and the downstream fixtures and fittings; applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions and repairs to existing installations.

AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 2: Sanitary plumbing and drainage

Specifies requirements for the design and installation of sanitary plumbing and drainage from fixtures to a sewer, common effluent system or an on-site wastewater management system, as appropriate. It applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions or repairs to existing installations.

AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 1: Water services

Specifies requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of cold water services from a point of connection to the points of discharge, and for non-drinking water from a point of connection to the points of discharge.

AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 3: Stormwater drainage

Sets out the requirements for materials, design, installation and testing of roof drainage systems, surface drainage systems and subsoil drainage systems to a point of connection.