Key changes coming to the Australian Standard for Gas Installations

On the 30th March 2023, the transition period will end and we will reference Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 - Gas Installations.

AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 was published by Standards Australia on the 30/9/2022. It was given a six-month transition period from this date. Here are some key changes you need to be aware of for gas installations after 30 March 2023.

For a full overview of these changes, please refer to AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 (available online through SAI Global).

It is recommended that you consult the Standard to ensure you stay compliant.  

Clause 4.2 (Table 4.2) and 5.2.12 – Brazing will be prohibited within one meter of a joint with non-metallic components.
Clause 4.2 (Table 4.2), 5.2.12 and 5.3.16 – Prohibits the installation of multilayer pipe above ground, external to buildings
Clause 5.2.9.1 – New requirement for the isolation of installations in educational institutions
Clause 5.2.9.2 – New requirement for the isolation of installations in commercial kitchens
Clause 5.2.11 – Provision for fire emergency isolation for multilayer pipe
Clause 5.3.14.5 – New drawings for consumer pipework located cavities
Clause 6.9.4 and Figure 6.9.4 – Revised requirements for the locations of flue terminals under a covered area, in a recess or balcony
Clause 6.9.5 – Gas appliance flues can no longer terminate within a roof space in Australia
Clause 6.10.1.1 – Increased clearance requirement between domestic cooking appliances and rangehoods.
Clause 6.10.2.6 – New requirements for freestanding commercial catering equipment with connections under the appliance.
Clause 6.10.2.7 – New requirement for the connections to freestanding commercial catering equipment using a hose assembly
Clause 6.10.2.8 – Restrictions on the use of semi ridged connectors in the installation of commercial catering equipment
Appendix C – Thermal protection of combustible materials – New requirements for the protection of combustible surfaces adjacent to commercial catering equipment
Appendix F – Sizing consumer piping – New pipe sizing graphs and tables which are less conservative than the 2010 and 2013 editions of AS/NZS 5601.1.
Appendix K – Gas in high rise buildings – Effect of altitude on gas supply pressure for high rise buildings

1.3 Terms and definitions:
Clause 1.3.39 - New definition for a fire safety system
Clause 1.3.65 – New definition for an ignition source.

Standards such as the AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 are available to members as part of their membership fee.

If you require any further information, please call the Technical Team at MPAQ on 07 3273 0800.