Abstract

Specifies requirements for metallic taps, plastic taps, mixing taps, sensor taps, lever taps, timed flow taps, mixing taps mechanical (non-thermostatic), and tapsets in a range of nominal sizes from DN 6 to DN 50, generally for continuous operating temperatures not exceeding 80°C. Products designed for other temperature ranges are included where tested to the appropriate temperature criteria.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee WS-001 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 3 September 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 4 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee WS-001:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Australian Industry Group
Building Officials Institute of New Zealand
CSIRO
Gas Technical Regulators Committee
Housing Industry Association
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Plastics New Zealand
Plumbing Distributors Association of New Zealand
Plumbing Products Industry Group
Queensland Brassware Association
The Institute of Plumbing Australia
Water Services Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for metallic taps, plastic taps, mixing taps, sensor taps, lever taps, timed flow taps, mixing taps mechanical (non-thermostatic), and tapsets in a range of nominal sizes from DN 6 to DN 50, generally for continuous operating temperatures not exceeding 80°C. Products designed for other temperature ranges are included where tested to the appropriate temperature criteria.
The Standard also specifies requirements for outlets of a tap or mixing tap and the requirements for tapset breaching piece assemblies.
Means for demonstrating compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix A.
Certification under the Plumbing Code of Australia is mandatory in Australia but not in New Zealand.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 23/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 23/12/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	WS-001
Under Revision	DR 08102 CP DR 05532 CP
Supersedes	DR 04464 AS/NZS 3718:2003