AS 3498:2009 PDF

Scope: This Standard specifies the basic requirements related to safety and public health for water heaters and hot-water storage tanks that are intended for connection to a potable water supply, such as— (a) storage water heaters; (b) heat-exchange water heaters; (c) hot-water storage tanks with an external energy source; (d) instantaneous water heaters; and (e) boiling-water dispensers. This Standard applies to water heaters using any type of heating, irrespective of the source of the heat energy imparted to the water, including electric resistance, gas, liquid or solid fuels, heat pumps, waste-heat recovery systems, solar energy or any other means of heating potable water. In addition to the requirements of this Standard, additional requirements may be applicable for early childhood centres, primary and secondary schools and nursing homes or similar facilities for young, aged, sick or disabled persons, as set out in AS/NZS 3500. This Standard does not include requirements affecting the durability of water heaters, except those applying to safety devices. It does not apply to steam generators, sterilizers, washing machines, wash boilers, urns, kettles, or hot-water supply systems intended solely for space heating, swimming pools, spa pools or industrial processes. NOTE: The installation of water heaters and hot-water supply systems is covered by AS/NZS 3500.4 and AS/NZS 3500.5.

AS 3498:2009 Referenced Document

AS 1349 Bourdon tube pressure and vacuum gauge
AS 1357.1 Valves primarily for use in heated water systems, Part 1: Protection valves*， 2019-12-20 Update
AS 3688 Water supply and gas systems — Metallic fittings and end connectors*， 2016-06-27 Update
AS 4552 Gas fired water heaters for hot water supply and/or central heating
AS/NZS 2712 Solar and heat pump water heaters - Design and construction
AS/NZS 3350.2.21 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Particular requirements - Storage water heaters
AS/NZS 3500.0 Plumbing and drainage, Part 0: Glossary of terms*， 2021-02-26 Update
AS/NZS 3500.4 Plumbing and drainage, Part 4: Heated water services
AS/NZS 4020 Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water
AS/NZS 60335.2.21 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.21: Particular requirements for storage water heaters*， 2023-01-12 Update

2020 AS 3498:2020 Safety and public health requirements for plumbing products — Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks
2009 AS 3498:2009 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks
1970 AS 3498:2003/Amdt 1:2005 Authorization Requirements for Plumbing Products Water Heaters and Hot Water Storage Tanks
2005 AS 3498/AMD 1:2005 Amendment No.1(2005) to AS 3498-2003 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks
2003 AS 3498:2003 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks
1995 AS 3498:1995 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks