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Rating Cause Clause description
4 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
TESTING OF PIPING – Testing a new gas installation
Breaches
Clause 3.5.1
6 Non-compliances
» New gas installation consumer piping, gas appliances,
and valve trains have not been tested in accordance with Appendix E.
» New installation was unable to be tested due to faulty test equipment.
» Pipework pressure tested to sub meter inlet isolation valve only.
» Gas escaped in piping.
» Consumer piping system did not hold pressure test.
» Pipework was not tested at 7kPa minimum test pressure.
5 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
SUPPORT OF CONSUMER PIPING – Diameter of rod hangers
Breaches
Clause 5.8.3
6 Non-compliances
» Copper piping incorrectly supported. Rod hangers to comply with Table 5.6.
» Mill rod used for various diameters of fitting line.
» Unistrut used for 10mm rod supporting 4-50mm pipes.
6 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
Clause 6.10.2.3
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC GAS
APPLIANCES – Commercial catering equipment – Clearances around
commercial catering equipment
Breaches
6 Non-compliances
» The clearances from commercial catering equipment to combustible surfaces are not in accordance
with the minimum requirements of AS/NZS 5601.1 as per Table 6.10 or the manufacturer’s instructions.
» Six burner range installed close to a side wall.
» Timber cupboard installed adjacent to commercial catering equipment.
» Fryer not installed to manufacturer’s instructions.
7 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
Clause 6.4.9
AIR SUPPLY TO GAS APPLIANCES – Interlock for air supply to gas appliance
6 Non-compliances
Breaches
» Mechanical air supply does not interlock with gas supply.
» System does not prove or fail-safe the mechanical air supply system.
» Interlock sensor did not prove in the no-flow state.
8 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
Clause 4.5.4
PROPRIETARY SYSTEMS – Identification of proprietary piping systems
5 Non-compliances
Breaches
» No identification of proprietary piping system provided.
» Multi-layer piping system required identification with an appropriate label.
» Label required for type of pipe used on site.
9 AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
Clause 5.2.9
DESIGN OF CONSUMER PIPING – Occupancy isolation
5 Non-compliances
Breaches
» Isolation valves are to be clearly marked, accessible and identified.
» Signage to be installed in a prominent position.
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