Mechanical Services MS 03 | Condensation Drainage from Air Conditioning systems (Self Sealing Devices)

• Version 1.0 (published 10 April 2024).

• Supersedes:

• Technical Solution Sheet No 7 (published 3 June 2014).

This Practice Note provides guidance on Condensation Drainage Utilising Self Sealing Devices for Air Conditioning Systems:

• General requirements for self-sealing devices and tundishes.

• Connection to a vertical discharge pipe.

• Connection to a dishwasher connection.

• Connection to a vent in a ceiling space.

• Connection to a vent with the self-sealing device on grad.

What changes have been made?

Amendments: Update to reflect Volume 3 NCC 2022Updated template and format from Technical Solution Sheet (TSS) to Practice Note.

Sanitary Plumbing SP 02 | Thermal expansion in above ground PVC-U pipeline

• Version 1.0 (published 10 April 2024).

• Supersedes:

• Technical Solution Sheet 1.02 1.02 Sanitary Plumbing - Thermal expansion in Above Ground PVC-U Pipelines (under Review 5 February 2024).

This Practice Note provides guidance on the requirements detailed in AS 2032.2006 installation of PVC pipes systems, and provides guidance on:

• Installing an expansion joint

• Maximum length of pipeline between expansion joints

• Expansion joints between fixed points

• Expansion joint omitted when a plastic trap is used in line with the pipeline

• Alternative methods for providing expansion

• Expansion for Downpipes.

What changes have been made?

Amendments:

• Updated template and format from Technical Solution Sheet (TSS) to Practice Note.

• Content review.