Breaches, prosecutions
and infringements
Winter 2020
energysafe issue 58
Rating Cause Clause description
10 AS/NZS 5601.1 2013
Clause 5.2.6
DESIGN OF CONSUMER PIPING – Flexibility of piping
4 Non-compliances
Breaches
» Pipe expansion and flexibility calculations should refer to AS4041, clause 5.2.7 and 5.7.5.
» Pipe work installed in roof has no allowance for expansion.
» Internal straight run of pipe work in excess of 30 metres.
11 AS/NZS 5601.1 2013
FLUE INSTALLATION – Support independent of gas appliance
Breaches
Clause 6.8.2
4 Non-compliances
» Flues were not securely fixed and supported with brackets independently of the appliance.
12 AS/NZS 5601.1 2013
Breaches
Clause 5.2.6
FLUE TERMINALS – Location of flue terminals of balanced flue,
room-sealed, fan-assisted or outdoor appliances
4 Non-compliances
» Flue termination distance issue; not in accordance with Fig 6.2 (h) and Fig 6.2 (g).
» Gas heater flue terminal installed close to the ground.
» Flue termination has duct work installed next to it.
13 AS/NZS 5601.1 2013
GAS APPLIANCE CONNECTION – Means of isolation
Breaches
Clause 6.6.3
4 Non-compliances
» Isolation valve not accessible for operation on inlet connection of an appliance in accordance with Table 6.4.
» Missing or no access to appliance isolation valve and regulator.
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