Breaches, prosecutions
and infringements
Winter 2020
energysafe issue 58
Identified
non-compliance breaches
By Paul Harris, Head of Gas Operations
Rating Cause Clause description
1 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
Breaches
Clause 6.2.2
2 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
Breaches
GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS – Manufacturer’s installation
instructions
18 Non-compliances
» Appliances have not been installed in accordance with the requirements
of Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 and the manufacturer’s instructions.
» Cook tops:
» not secured in position
» not installed as per instructions
» anti-tilt bracket not installed
» combi-oven minimum clearance required 500mm
» appliance distance to wall was not 50mm.
» Range hood:
» installed below the manufacturer’s requirements.
» Heaters (space/radiant):
» installed too close to a cupboard
» manufacturer’s components not installed, no vermin plate, no metal support bracket,
no internal support plate fitted to maintain gradient to external wall
» installed radiant heaters exposed to rain.
» Boiler flues not installed on grade to drain back to appliance.
» Wafer type valve only has four studs installed.
» TPR valve has reduced drain pipe size.
» Hot water:
» condensation pipe on unit flue not fit for purpose
» condensate pipe drained into galvanised steel tray
» protective mesh built close to hot water front cover, manufacturer clearance required for maintenance
» condensate drains are connected to copper sewer drain, which is an unsuitable point of discharge.
» Barbeques:
» not installed to instructions regarding clearances to combustibles.
Clause 5.3.8
LOCATION OF CONSUMER PIPING – Piping in a concealed
location other than underground or embedded in concrete
17 Non-compliances
» Consumer piping in a concealed location is not installed in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1,
Table 5.2, and Clause 5.3.12 (ventilation requirements).
» Mechanical joints are within a concealed location (like a pipe shaft/cupboard).
» An isolation valve with mechanical joints is in a wall.
» Piping or a riser shaft in cupboard is not sealed from the ceiling to prevent
potential gas escapes into adjacent ceiling spaces.
» Mechanical joints are in an unventilated area.
» Identifying signage is required.
» Concealed pipework to a cook top requires ventilation.
» Floor isolation valves have not been installed in a constructed box and should not be in the ceiling space.
3 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
USE OF HOSE ASSEMBLIES – Hose assembly – Operating conditions
Breaches
Clause 5.9.5
10 Non-compliances
» Hoses and connections behind commercial appliances are subject to strain, kinking, and distortion.
» Buffers have not been fitted to prevent hose kinking.
» Hose on range passes around shelves and is subject to damage.
» Appliances connected with a hose assembly are not installed in ‘U’ shape.
» Appliance hoses kink when the appliance is pushed back into position.
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