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Designing water supply systems and preventing backflow
From www.level.org.nz
Water use, sustainability, and efficiency by choosing quality systems and materials, and providing environmentally friendly solutions. The water supply system must be designed and used to prevent contamination from backflow. On this page: Causes of backflow Code requirements Using an air gap to prevent backflow Backflow prevention devices...
http://www.level.org.nz/water/water-supply/system-layout-and-pipework/backflow-prevention/
Water hammers and air locks in water supply pipework
From www.level.org.nz
Water use, sustainability, and efficiency by choosing quality systems and materials, and providing environmentally friendly solutions. How to prevent water hammer and air locks. On this page: water hammer air locks in water supply pipework Water hammer (or pressure surge) generally occurs in a high pressure system when...
http://www.level.org.nz/water/water-supply/system-layout-and-pipework/noise-and-air-locks-in-pipework/
Pipe jointing systems and materials
From www.level.org.nz
Water use, sustainability, and efficiency by choosing quality systems and materials, and providing environmentally friendly solutions. The type of pipe jointing system used depends on the pipe material. Jointing system Copper PB PP uPVC PE PEX Brazing * ...
http://www.level.org.nz/water/water-supply/system-layout-and-pipework/pipe-jointing-systems/
Suitable pipes that must not contaminate water
From www.level.org.nz
Water use, sustainability, and efficiency by choosing quality systems and materials, and providing environmentally friendly solutions. Pipes must not contaminate water, and must be suitable for the pressure, flow and temperature of the water they are carrying. On this page: what to consider copper polybutylene (PB) polyethylene (PE...
http://www.level.org.nz/water/water-supply/system-layout-and-pipework/pipe-materials/
Pipe installation and requirements
From www.level.org.nz
Water use, sustainability, and efficiency by choosing quality systems and materials, and providing environmentally friendly solutions. Pipes must be installed to meet requirements for durability, safety and thermal performance. On this page: contractor responsibilities general installation requirements where to lay pipework access for maintenance and replacement preventing electric...
http://www.level.org.nz/water/water-supply/system-layout-and-pipework/pipework-installation/
Valves and controls - Required for preventing contamination, temperature and pressure
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Water use, sustainability, and efficiency by choosing quality systems and materials, and providing environmentally friendly solutions. Valves and controls are required ® particularly in mains pressure systems ® to protect water supplies from contamination and to achieve the desired water pressure, flow and temperature. On this page: Valve...
http://www.level.org.nz/water/water-supply/system-layout-and-pipework/valves-and-controls/
Wet areas in building
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Poor wet area design or installation can compromise safety, comfort and convenience for building users, and lead to significant structural damage. Wet areas are the rooms or spaces containing sanitary fixtures and appliances ® including bathrooms and en suites, toilets, laundries, kitchens, entries and garages. They and are...
http://www.level.org.nz/wet-areas/
Compliance with NZBC when designing and installing wet areas
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Poor wet area design or installation can compromise safety, comfort and convenience for building users, and lead to significant structural damage. The design and installation of wet areas must comply with NZBC clause E3 Internal moisture. The objectives of clause E3 are that wet areas must: safeguard against...
http://www.level.org.nz/wet-areas/statutory-requirements/
Waterproofing tiled showers
From www.level.org.nz
Poor wet area design or installation can compromise safety, comfort and convenience for building users, and lead to significant structural damage. Tiled showers require good detailing and application of membranes and careful plumbing installation to remain waterproof. Poor work can lead to leaks and expensive repairs. On this...
http://www.level.org.nz/wet-areas/waterproofing-tiled-showers/
Designing wet areas in a building
From www.level.org.nz
Poor wet area design or installation can compromise safety, comfort and convenience for building users, and lead to significant structural damage. Wet areas should be designed to be safe, accessible, comfortable and convenient for users ® and to be durable and meet all relevant Code requirements. On this...
http://www.level.org.nz/wet-areas/wet-area-design/