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Building

& Plumbing
handbook
A guide for working with
Water Corporation
Introduction

This handbook has been produced by Water


Corporation to assist builders and plumbers to
work with the Corporation and our regulators
to deliver the best possible outcomes for our
customers, by protecting public health, as well
as public and privately owned assets.

Water Corporation recognises the need for


government bodies, utilities and industry to
work together to identify relevant areas of
responsibility within the industry and the
services delivered to the community.

In addition to their customer obligations, there


are also statutory obligations in protecting
water and sewerage infrastructure. Laws and
Regulations relevant to Water Corporations
operations and assets that set out these
obligations are listed within this publication,
as a guide to other documents that need to be
understood when delivering services.

Information provided within this handbook


was accurate at the time of publishing.
Content updates will be made to the online
version as required, www.watercorporation.
com.au/plumbinghandbook

Building and Plumbing Handbook 1


Table of contents

1 Definitions  4 8 Trade waste  20


2 Working with Water Corporation  5 8.1 Applying for a Trade Waste Permit  20
3 Connection to Water Corporation mains 6 8.2 Retail food industry  20
3.1 Water supply connections 6 8.3 Grease arrestor and other pre-treatment requirements  20
3.2 Fire services 6 8.4 Sizing of grease arrestors  21
3.3 Flow control devices 6 8.5 Shared grease arrestors  22
3.4 Sewer connections 6 8.6 Non-typical grease arrestors  22
3.5 New sewer connections 7 8.7 Pre-treatment requirements for other industry types  23
3.6 Reporting of lost sewer junctions 8 8.8 Discharge restrictions  23
3.7 Drainage plumbing diagrams 9 9 Development Issues  24
3.8 INs and UPs 9 9.1 Isolation of internal lines  24
3.9 Property connections to vacuum wastewater systems 9 9.2 Strata schemes  25
4 Backflow prevention 10 9.3 Metering  26
4.1 What is backflow? 10 10 Buildings  29
4.2 Backflow Prevention Policy 10 10.1 Proposals to construct, demolish or alter buildings  29
4.3 New developments, redevelopments and changed services 10 10.2 Sewer main alignments  3O
4.4 Backflow prevention device 11 11 Electrical risks  31
4.5 Backflow regulations and standards 12 12 Partnering with Water Corporation  33
4.6 Ongoing backflow device maintenance 13 12.1 SewerSmart Plumbers  33
4.7 Submitting the backflow device test report 13 12.2 Waterwise Plumbers  33
4.8 Backflow Smart Testers Program 13 12.3 Backflow Smart Testers Program  33
5 Interpretation of Water Corporation E-Plans  14 13 Legal obligations  34
5.1 Water E-Plan  14 14 Appendix  35
5.2 Sewer E-Plan  14 14.1 Fire service configurations for backflow protection  35
6 Disconnection from Water Corporation mains  15 14.2 Backflow boundary protection diagrams  36
6.1 Water supply  16 15 Contact us  37
6.2 Sewerage  17
7 Maintenance work  18

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1 Definitions 2 Working with
Water Corporation

Licensed Plumbing Contractor E-Plans Land owners proposing a building Water and sewer applications
Is a person who holds a plumbing contractors An e-plan is an extract from Water development or connecting to Water You can also request the following:
licence under the Plumbers Licensing and Corporations mapping system which Corporation water, sewer or drainage lines
Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000. are required by law to make an application to New water meters or services (e.g. fire
contains detailed information about water,
Water Corporation. Applications can be lodged services, temporary services and sub-
Licensed Tradesperson wastewater and drainage mains. E-plans are
online via BuilderNet meters);
used by licensed plumbers when they need to
Is a person who holds a tradespersons licence Work on existing water meters or
locate sewer connection points. BuilderNet
under the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing services (e.g. relocations, modifications,
Standards Regulations 2000. Property Sewer A conduit laid, wholly or BuilderNet, our online lodgement system, is disconnections);
partly at the expense of the property owner, the quickest and easiest way to lodge: New sewer junctions;
Licensed Tradesperson (drainer)
entirely within the boundaries of the lot, for Work on existing sewer services (e.g.
Is a person who holds a tradespersons Building applications (including sewer
the carriage of sewage or wastewater to any alterations to access chambers, cutting and
(drainage plumbing) licence under the connections);
Water Corporation sewer. sealing pipes, and installing spigots); and
Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Water service application;
sewer conversions, connecting properties to
Regulations 2000. Sewers Sewer application; and
sewers.
A conduit laid for the carriage of sewage or Requests for e-plans.
Drainage plumbing diagrams (flimsy) Note: These requests are typically submitted
wastewater. This term does not include a BuilderNet is available free of charge, with
The term drainage plumbing diagram property sewer. If not specified this means a by builders, plumbers, consulting engineers
the exception of standard Water Corporation
(formally known as a constructed diagram or Water Corporation sewer. and developers.
fees and charges applicable to building and
flimsy) are certified by a licensed plumbing
service applications, and requests for E-plans. E-Plans
contractor. The contractor is legally obliged
to provide the Building Commission with the Please refer to Section 3Connection to E-plans can be obtained via BuilderNet
drainage plumbing diagram. Water Corporation mains (page. 8), for for most properties and are provided
further information about pre-connection electronically in PDF format.
requirements. E-plans show the location of water and sewer
Building applications mains, system connections and other Water
Corporation infrastructure near properties.
Request quotations and approvals for:
They are useful to licensed plumbers,
minor plans for non-habitable structures surveyors, developers, builders, consulting
(e.g. swimming pools, garages and sheds engineers, hydraulic consultants, architects,
greater than 40m); local government officers and real estate
alterations or additions to existing buildings; agents.
and
BuilderNet registration
Multi-residential or commercial
developments (including associated water Go to buildernet.watercorporation.com.au
service connections and sewer junctions). select New Registered User and complete
the form. Registration is required for
Note: These requests are typically submitted customers that intend to use the system
by builders, hydraulic consultants and on a regular basis.
architects.
For further information, visit the website or
contact 13 13 95.

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3 Connection to Water
Corporation mains

It is an offence to interfere with, alter or 3.3 Flow control devices 3.4 Sewer connections
connect to a Water Corporation water or Flow control devices (FCDs) have been Connections to Water Corporation sewer
sewer main without prior approval from installed in water services for all commercial mains are provided via a connection point,
Water Corporation. and multi-residential developments. which must be installed or supervised by a
3.1 Water supply connections The device limits the water supply flow rate to Water Corporation representative. It is an
the flow applied for and what has been paid offence to connect private plumbing work
Connections to Water Corporation mains
for through infrastructure contributions. to this connection point without approval.
are provided by a meter and builders
There is a risk to lives and health if the correct
standpipe, which must be installed by Note: FCDs control the rate at which the precautions are not taken.
Water Corporation. water is supplied to a property and will not
reduce water pressure. A pressure reducing In addition to obtaining Water Corporation
To comply with regulation 24(2), missing or
valve (PRV) is required for this. FCDs are approval to connect to sewer mains, licenced Typical flow control devices, image
damaged meters or damage to water services
located on the downstream face of a meter plumbers are required to adhere to PLB courtesy of Maric Flow Control
or pipe work must be reported to Water
and it is the plumbers responsibility to ensure requirements, please visit the Building
Corporation on 13 13 75.
that it remains in place when the internal Commission website for further information.
3.5 New sewer connections
3.2 Fire services pipework is fixed to the meter. It is essential that the licensed plumbing Construction of the property sewers within
Fire services may be provided for the purpose
It is an offence to tamper with a meter, contractor/builder confirms there is adequate a property is the responsibility of the land
of supplying water for fire fighting and the
including the removal of the FCD. FCDs fall to the sewer main prior to starting building owner. In those situations where a new sewer
necessary testing of firefighting equipment.
may be the cause of a flow lower than is construction. The conditions a builder must connection point (sewer junction) is cut into a
Water Corporation provide these services
required by the property owner. In this case, comply with are included with the approval. sewer main it must be installed or supervised
under certain conditions, subject to entering
the customer will need to apply for a higher by a Water Corporation representative.
into an agreement. Other important requirements are:
flow and pay the appropriate infrastructure
It is the responsibility of the licensed plumber
Unauthorised use contributions. Confirm location of the sewer connection
to:
Examples of unauthorised use of fire point;
FCDs can potentially cause turbulence that Provide for overflow relief;
services include washing down trucks and Ensure an application has been lodged and
affects the accuracy of turbine type meters, Corporation access chambers must be kept
driveways, connecting domestic supply payment made to Water Corporation for the
which are generally larger than 40mm. clear for ease of access;
(including reticulation) via the fire service. connection;
To minimise the risk, the FCD must be placed Maintain minimum cover levels on
If a plumber has identified a cross Excavate to the sewer, and make the site
a minimum of one metre from the meter. Corporation sewer mains;
connection, they must advise the customer safe for one of our representatives to cut in
Prior to making an application for a water Exercise caution when changing site levels;
that water use from a fire service for the sewer connection;
supply connection, the builders/plumber Verify the location of existing pipe work
purposes other than fire fighting is illegal. Construct the property connection into the
must ensure there is adequate space prior to construction or connection;
Fire services are subject to backflow property boundary;
between the property boundary and the Obtain separate approval where industrial
protection requirements (see Section 4). Provide as constructed information showing
building to install the necessary pipework to or commercial waste will be discharged; (see ins and ups. (Refer to Section 3.8 for
accommodate the spacing between the FCD Section 8); and further detail);
and the meter. Provide backflow prevention devices Show all boundary traps and other fittings;
for specified industrial and commercial and
developments (see Section 4). Ensure that the property connection
(junction) is greater than or equal to the
diameter of the internal property sewers
connection to it.

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lot boundary
one vent required
between I.S and first fixture

Boundary/running traps On occasions licensed plumbers experience


Boundary traps shall be installed on all difficulty in locating the junction, see section ground level
road
property connections where the junction is 5 for information on how to interpret Water
located on: Corporation plans. The following explains I.S
the process and any pre-requisite actions for
Sewers that are 300mm or larger in reporting a lost sewer junction. vacuum sewer
diameter;
IO or IS sewers where the downstream Prior to reporting a lost junction, the licenced
sewer is 300mm or larger in diameter; and plumber must confirm that:
Any Water Corporation sewers, regardless 1. There is a have valid and current approval gravity sewer
property sewer
of diameter, that conveys a pumped from the Water Corporation to connect to
discharge. the sewer.
collection chamber
As per Water Corporations design standards, 2. They have the name of the licensed
and the applicable Australian Plumbing plumber responsible for the site.
Standards. 3. They have excavated at least 1 metre either
side of the given measurement and 0.6 Water Corporation will not be able to assist UP Measurements
For further information about the provision metres deeper than the depth established if the plumber/builder has not followed In those situations where the property
of boundary traps on property connections from the E-plan. this process, there is no record of a current sewers has been brought into a property,
please contact Water Corporations Building application to connect to the sewer and or the as-constructed sketch must include UP
Services on 13 13 95. Note: Report of a lost junction will only
a copy of the plan is not available on site. measurements from the invert of the sewer
be accepted from the licensed plumber
Gullies in flood prone areas *The licensed plumber is responsible for the safety of main to the connection end points within the
responsible for the site.
site excavations at all times. property (Refer to section 3.4)
All external gullies in flood prone areas,
All reports shall be made by contacting
including the North West Region (26 degrees **Prior to backfilling the excavation it is recommended It is always assumed that the pipe is brought
Water Corporation on 13 13 95.
south of the Earths equatorial plane), must be that photographs are taken to support of your Lost IN before UP unless it is otherwise stated.
You will be asked to confirm that the
fitted with pop up covers. Junction Report.
prerequisite steps have been undertaken. 3.9 Property connections to vacuum
3.6 Reporting of lost sewer junctions You will be required to accept that Water 3.7 Drainage plumbing diagrams wastewater systems
Corporation may seek to recover any costs
The builder/plumber is required to confirm Please refer to the drainage plumbing The Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500:2003
should the junction be located within the
the location and depth of a sewer connection guidance note on the Building Commission Part 2 Clause 3.18 specifies installation
correct limits.
point prior to work on-site commencing. website for further information on Drainage requirements. Licensed plumbers are expected
Where the excavation can be safely
Water Corporation provides a diagram Plumbing diagrams. to be aware of these requirements.
secured, you will be required to do
showing the location of sewer connection
so pending resolution.* 3.8 INs and UPs Note: Vacuum sewer schemes may have a
points (junctions) at the time an application to
Where the excavation cannot be secured, restricted capacity. If you intend to connect
connect is made. IN Measurements
you will be required to backfill.** anything other than a single residence, such
When establishing the position of the On receipt of a lost junction report, In situations where the property sewers
as commercial or industrial properties, to a
connection point, must be particularly careful Water Corporation undertakes to (property connection) has been brought into
vacuum wastewater system you should obtain
where the connection is relatively long or expedite a resolution. a property the as constructed sketch must
advice on 13 13 95.
where there are in and up measurements You will be advised at the time of making include IN measurements from the centreline
provided. of the sewer main to the connection end The diagram above illustrates a connection
a report of the likely resolution date.
points within the property (refer to section 3.4). where the collection chamber is located
outside the property boundary.

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4 Backflow prevention

An ongoing threat to the quality of Water connection to a property (including fire


Corporations drinking water supply is the services). At this point, fire services that were The applicable backflow information sheet 4.4 Backflow prevention device
flow of water backwards from a customers installed prior to May 2010, are not required (directed towards the applicant), based on The containment backflow prevention device
property through their propertys water to install a boundary device unless the fire the assessed backflow risk (high, medium or must be installed on the customers side of the
service connection (fire services included). service is being altered at the property low); and water connection at the property boundary,
boundary. This policy is supported by relevant Plumbers information sheet (designed for and belongs to the owner of the property.
This water may be contaminated by the the applicant\ to provide to their nominated
legislation and plumbing standards.
activities within the property, and may cause licensed plumbing contractor and/or The installation of a containment backflow
death, health problems or an inconvenience to 4.3 New developments, redevelopments hydraulics consultant). prevention device does not eliminate the
persons ingesting or using the water. and changed services need for zone and individual backflow
Site-specific activities will determine the prevention devices that may be required
4.1 What is backflow? At the time of building approval, development
final level of backflow risk and for certain under plumbing standards. Water Corporation
application, redevelopment or changes to
Backflow is the reversal of the normal commercial and industrial processes may does not manage zone or individual backflow
existing water services, the applicant will be
direction of water flow in a water supply default the property risk rating to high. protection.
informed of the propertys risk rating.
plumbing system. It occurs when the water
If a property owner considers the risk rating All backflow prevention devices that are
delivery main is at a lower pressure than the The following building application types will
assigned to their property is higher than the installed at the boundary must be registered.
internal plumbing system (backsiphonage). be assessed for backflow risk:
risk of activities being carried out, then the This information should be submitted to
Backsiphonage can occur when there is
New developments; property owner may appeal this rating. Water Corporation by a licensed plumbing
a burst or ruptured water main, or when
Redevelopments of existing facilities; contractor qualified to test the devices no
there are periods of high demand. Excessive The property owner must consult a suitably
Changes to any existing water service; later than 5 working days after the test is
demand during fire fighting operations can qualified licensed plumbing contractor or
Additions/alterations (including where no carried out.
also result in backsiphonage. hydraulic consultant first, and submit an
water service applications are included,
appeal form to Water Corporation within 28 The following conditions should be noted:
Backflow can also occur if a water pump applicable only if the property has existing
days of receiving risk rating advice. Water
(such as a bore pump) is cross connected to meters); Boundary containment backflow prevention
Corporation will advise the property owner of
the internal water plumbing system, and is Multiple residence and/or commercial devices are required to be installed as part of
the outcome of the review.
pumping bore water at a higher pressure than (includes where no water service the plumbing system downstream, and as
the water mains pressure (backpressure). applications are included, applicable only if The risk rating of a property determines close as practicable to the propertys water
the property has existing meters); the minimum requirement for the type of meter (or property boundary if no water
If a propertys drinking water supply is
Any applications that involve a fire service; backflow prevention device(s). meter is available). Refer to the Appendix on
inadvertently interconnected with a source of
and Irrespective of the risk rating of a property, page 44.
pollution, either through a cross connection
Any applications where the minimum all fire services are rated medium risk and No connections are permitted between the
or simply a hose submerged in a container of
water service size applied for is greater than require (as a minimum) a medium rated meter outlet and the containment device.
liquid, then these pollutants could enter the
25mm in size (except fire services, where device to be installed. If continuity of supply is critical to your
water supply when there is an overpressure
the backflow advice applies regardless of If the future land use is unknown, the risk client, consideration should be given to
on the private property side or a sudden drop
the service size). rating will default to high. connecting duplicate devices in parallel.
in water mains pressure.
Where there is mixed use on a property, the If the property has more than one water
Building application approvals also include:
4.2 Backflow Prevention Policy risk rating will default to high. service, you will need to install a device/s
A backflow approval sticker as part of the Changes in the activities within a property at the connection point for each of those
Water Corporations Backflow Prevention
approved site plan document; can result in a change of the backflow risk services.
Policy requires the installation of approved
rating and the backflow device(s) required.
backflow prevention containment devices
at the boundary of every water service

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All fire services are rated as medium risk, Regulations for backflow prevention 4.6 Ongoing backflow device maintenance 4.8 Backflow Smart Testers Program
and the installation of a medium risk rated The requirement to have and maintain Testable backflow prevention devices at the The Backflow Smart Testers Program allows
device is required, as a minimum (excludes backflow prevention devices at the boundary property boundary must be installed on high plumbing businesses with accredited
fires services installed prior to May 2010). of a property is supported by legislation, or medium risk properties. These require backflow testers who have already registered,
The installation of some forms of backflow including the following regulations: testing; and agree to submit test reports through
prevention devices will reduce water our web application only, to be promoted
Regulations 42 and 43 Water Services At commissioning, after any maintenance;
pressure/ flow rate downstream of the through our website. To participate in this
Regulations 2013 and
device. If the water pressure and/or flow program visit: www.watercorporation.com.au/
Every 12 months by a licensed plumbing
rate is critical to your client, then this backflowsmartsignup
Due to the potentially serious nature of a contractor, permitted to test the devices.
should be discussed with your client prior
backflow incident, Water Corporation can
to choosing and installing the final backflow Water Corporation will send an annual
in accordance with these regulations serve
prevention device. reminder letter to the property owner for
an order on a property owner or occupier to
install backflow devices. these boundary devices. Failure to maintain a
Work related to the installation of backflow
backflow device will result in the serving of a
devices is identified as plumbing work
The regulations also provide for penalties for non-compliance notice to the property owner
and is therefore covered by the Plumbing
non-compliance under the Water Services or occupier.
Regulations. Compliance with the plumbing
Act 2012 (WA). Water Corporation has the
standards will therefore be monitored by the Backflow test reports must be submitted
power to restrict or disconnect water services,
PLB; you are required to notify the PLB of your online to Water Corporation no later than 5
to protect the drinking water supply from
intention to carry out the work. working days after the test is carried out.
potential contamination caused by a backflow
Only licensed plumbers who are event from a property.
Water Corporation do not manage
qualified to install, test and certify Standards for backflow prevention zone or individual type backflow
backflow prevention devices are prevention and do not accept test
In addition to all plumbing regulations,
permitted to carry out such works. licensed plumbing contractors must also reports for these types
Water Corporation will inspect properties to apply the following standards for backflow of devices.
ensure ongoing compliance with its Backflow prevention:
4.7 Submitting the Backflow Device
Prevention Policy. AS/NZS 3500:2015 Plumbing and Drainage Test Report
4.5 Backflow Regulations and Standards Part 1: Water Services. Test reports for boundary containment
AS/NZS 2845:2010 Water Supply-Backflow backflow must be submitted online.
Water Corporation requirements relating to
Prevention Devices Part 1: Materials, design To register for online lodgement visit:
the installation, maintenance and testing of a
and performance requirements. www.watercorporation.com.au/
backflow prevention device are supported by
AS 2845:2010 Water Supply-Backflow backflowlodgement
legislation and plumbing standards.
Prevention Devices Part 2: Air gaps and
break tanks.
AS 2845:2010 Water Supply-Backflow
Prevention Devices Part 3: Field testing and
maintenance.

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5 Interpretation of Water
Corporation E-Plans

E-plans are extracts from Water Corporations 5.1 Water E-Plan 5.2 Sewer E-Plan The graphic for Lot 111 reflects the
mapping system that, among other things, The following water e-plan is intended as Some junctions in older areas (typically measurement which indicates it has been
show the location of sewer connection points. a guide. those prior to 1986) have not been brought brought in 1.3 metres and up 1.9 metres from
It is essential for all plumbers to be able to into properties or up to one metre below the sewer line. Common in older suburbs, the
interpret e-plans. ground level. Licensed plumbers must not sewer connection point may not be brought
rely on previous experience or the graphical into the property, and it is the licensed
When using e-plans there are limitations
representation of e-plans when locating sewer plumbers responsibility to correctly interpret
in how the information may be used. Users
connection points. the e-plan.
must not rely entirely on the plan. When
the information is critical, the pipe position The example below illustrates why it is Refer to Section 10.3 for direction on how to
must be physically confirmed prior to any necessary to accurately interpret e-plans. estimate depths to Water Corporation sewer
mechanical excavation or boring. While the connection for Lot 517 is shown pipes. The following sewer e-plan is intended
outside the property line, the dimensions as a guide:
show the connection point has been brought
in 2.7 metres and up 1.9 metres from the
sewer line.

524 19.5 534 48.1


14.3 U1.9 16.4 U1.9 37.4 45.7
10462-223

|1.8
|1.7 |1.8
37.4 517 41.5

BOONA
5.7

2.47
111 14.3 111 12.7 U1.9 |1.8 36.2
U1.9 2.7 32.9 |1.8
|1.3

230VC
63.8
U1.9 |2.3

179
25.6
CT

CT
525 27.7
20

2.46

150VC
|1.8
525

144
12.8

31.2
14.5 16.2
100CI

12.6
109 10 10916.5 8.210 U1.9 |1.8 |1.8

2.25
5.3 |1.4 159VC
578
58 0VC 518
150AC
518 15

3.85
3.4

1.20
|1.8 |1.9 |1.9 134 150AC

3.79
4.0 150
4112 2.24
3.3 4112 |2.3 3.84 |1.8 132 3.59

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1.93 9
205CI 3.79 3.781

21

150P
42.7
WALANNA

3.85

3.0
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WALANNA

9
524

150
33 8.5

1.1

24
1370VC
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2.9
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100CI

13.9

3.94
14.1
33
23
3.9 16.6 U1.6

28.5
6
E0757 4111 E0757 28
300HDP
4111
10 (150) E
46 292
2-2 E0756 1.25 300HDPE
E0756 23 1.26 306
205CI

0.64 0.65 71.2


375HDPE 1.45 1.46

30 0
59.2

28
6.9

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282

0.7 4.43

.
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5
6.0
91.1
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0.9
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230VC
34184
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KILKENNY CI P.M
225VC
50DAV
100SC

100SC
205S-5

MH

RD
10992 37647

17696
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E1066 E1066 163

CT
24.1
161

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6 Disconnection from Water
Corporation mains

6.1 Water supply The diagram below illustrates how the 6.2 Sewerage The diagrams below illustrate correct sewer
Prior to the demolition of any building, the connection for a temporary standpipe Prior to the demolition of any building the disconnections.
landowner is required to apply to Water may be made. landowner is required to engage a licensed Note: For PVC pipes the seal must comprise
Corporation for the water service to be plumber to disconnect the building from the an approved cap glued to the pipe. For
disconnected (Water Service Act 2012 sewer main and ensure the sewer connection earthenware pipes the approved cap must be
Section 95). point is left sealed, compliant with the relevant cemented to the pipe.
plumbing standards. Refer to the Building
In cases where redevelopment is pending,
Commission website for more information.
the water meter may be left, subject to the
installation of a standpipe by a licensed
plumber, compliant with AS/NZS 3500:2003
Part 1. Where a landowner, builder or licensed Inspection shaft rising shaft
plumber chooses to leave the water meter on
ground level
site, they will be responsible for any damage
to the water service or water theft.

property sewer inspection shaft


DN 12 dr brass
lugged hose tap
U-bolt flow from property

star picket
cut and seal

main sewer

DN 15 copper tube

square on back
copper tube
black nylon cable ground level
tied as required
760mm
200mm max

1500 - 1650mm
150mm min

inspection shaft square on back

hose connection
F.S.L square on back
vaccum breaker main sewer

flow from property

cut and seal

20Fx15C
copper alloy conetite elbow
NOTE: for PVC pipes the seal must comprise an approved cap glued to the pipe.
For earthenware pipes the approved cap must be cemented to the pipe.

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7 Maintenance work

This section provides guidelines for 2. Property owners are responsible for the Detailed below is the process to be followed
customers and licensed plumbers relating cost of any CCTV requirements where the when plumbers become aware of a blockage
to maintenance responsibility for blockages CCTV is initiated by a licensed plumber. in a sewer connection, where it fits the
in property sewers. The sewer property circumstances outlined on (page 28):
Water Corporation will not reimburse licensed
connection is the pipe between the inspection
plumbers for clearing any blockage where it 1. Contact Water Corporations Service Faults
shaft and the junction on the Corporations
is found to be in the property connection, and and Emergency number on 13 13 75.
sewer main, shown as A and B on page 29.
will subsequently clear it from the inspection
2. Advise the customer service representative
The guidelines ensure that property owners shaft.
of the situation.
will not be responsible for excavation to
3. If Water Corporation determine that an
excessively deep sewers or for excavation 3. Obtain a work order number from the
excavation is required to repair the sewer
in another property. They apply to the customer service representative. Keep a
property connection, the Corporation will
inspection shaft (IS sewers), long sewerage record of the number.
assist the plumber when:
connections and jointly used main drains
(other than in strata schemes). 4. Invoice Water Corporation referencing the
the depth of the required excavation is 2.5
work order number.
metres or more; and/or
1. Property owners are responsible for the
excavation is required outside the property. 5. Water Corporation will pay the licensed
cost of clearing any blockage in their sewer
property connection, where the blockage plumber a standard fee, as agreed with
The diagram below illustrates the intent and
can be cleared from the inspection shaft. the plumbing industry. The fee is intended
interpretation of this application.
to cover travel costs and the onsite
assessment. Water Corporation expect
that no costs will be borne by the property
owner.
lot boundary

one vent required


between I.S and first fixture

road ground level

I.S

vacuum sewer

property sewer
gravity sewer

collection chamber

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8 Trade waste

Trade waste or industrial waste is any Blockages and overflows impact the
Minimum pre-treatment required Examples of typical business
wastewater discharged from business other community and our ability to provide
than waste from office facilities or staff customers effective wastewater services. Cafes, restaurants, Function centres
amenities. Under the Water Services Act 2012, all Lunch bar, deli taverns/hotels
Installation of a
businesses involved in the retail food industry Takeaway shops quick service restaurants
If disposing trade waste into our wastewater Water Corporation
must obtain written permission in the form Fish and Chips catering establishments
system, business operators are legally accepted
of a trade waste permit before discharging Kebab shops food manufacturing
required to have a trade waste permit. If the grease arrestor
any waste into our wastewater system, and Butcher shops school canteens
wrong waste goes down the system, it could Bakeries
comply with all permit conditions including
cause serious harm to public health and the
the installation or upgrade of a grease Childcare centres Takeaway pizza only
environment.
arrestor. Installation of a Fish retail (No other type of food
8.1 Applying for a Trade Waste Permit Water Corporation (wet processing) prepared on site)
8.3 Grease arrestor and other pre-treatment
Complete a trade waste application form, accepted School canteen Donut shop
requirements (for the food industry)
along with any relevant supplement In-sink and floor (no cooking)
During the trade waste application strainer units Bakery (bread only,
forms and submit to Water Corporation
assessment process, our trade waste officers no pies or cakes)
with site hydraulic drawings (plumbing
assess if a grease arrestor is required based
design drawings) for assessment prior to
on the type of activities being undertaken. In
commencing any discharge of trade waste.
general, retail food businesses that prepare
See www.watercorporation.com.au for an Only pre-treatment devices, which are Note: Water Corporation has a minimum
and cook on site require a grease arrestor.
application and supplement forms. accepted for use by Water Corporation should grease arrestor size of 540 litres and a
The list below shows typical pre-treatment be installed and connected to the sewer. maximum size of up to 6000 litres. Although
8.2 Retail food industry For more information on pre-treatment larger sizes from 3000 to 6000 litres have
requirements for different types of retail food
(for all other industry type products visit: www.watercorporation.com.au/ been approved for individual use by Water
businesses.
requirements, see section 8.7) pretreatmentproducts Corporation, these are not approved to be
The grease and fat contained in wastewater used in series. Customers wishing to install
8.4 Sizing of grease arrestors
can accumulate both in your drains and our these larger grease arrestors should seek our
wastewater system, resulting in odorous The size of a grease arrestor is critical in approval before installation.
and toxic gases, corrosion, blockages and ensuring the wastewater discharged from
a greasy waste producer has the optimum Peak Flow Rates Method
wastewater overflows.
conditions for efficient suspended solids, oil Where the hourly peak wastewater flow rate
and grease removal. is known, this can be used as the Calculated
Grease Arrestor Size (see Recommended
Two methods can be used to determine the
Grease Arrestor Size table) to determine the
appropriate size of a grease arrestor. Both
recommended size.
are based on ensuring the wastewater has a
minimum retention time of one hour. Fixture Unit Rating Method
The grease arrestor size, in litres, is the sum
of the fixture unit ratings of all fixtures that
feed into the grease arrestor multiplied by 100
(see Fixture Rating table). Using the Peak Flow
Rates Method determine the recommended
grease arrestor.

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Fixture unit ratings 8.7 Pre-treatment requirements for other 8.8 Discharge restrictions
industry types Dishwashers and glasswashers
Fixture Fixture Unit Rating Fixture Fixture Unit Rating
Most trade waste discharges to sewer will Dishwashers and glasswashers are not to
Steamer 1 Kitchen sink 3 require some form of pre-treatment. For discharge into grease arrestors, due to their
Wok (per burner) 1 Double kitchen sink 3 example, businesses such as, mechanical use of detergents, high water temperatures
servicing, vehicle/plant washing, fuel stations, and surge loads. This can overload the arrestor
Hand Basin 1 Pot sink 5
etc. that generate oily wastewater discharge, or can liquefy or emulsify oil and grease,
Rinse sink 3 Double pot sink 5 will require an oil/water separator. These come allowing it to be discharged to sewer.
in various types such as the Coalescing Plate
Combi Oven 5
Separator (CPS) Vertical Gravity Separator Swimming pools
(VGS) or Hydrocyclone. The backwash and drainage from domestic
Recommended grease arrestor sizes swimming pools or spas must not be
For these and other types of approved
connected or discharged to the sewer. Refer to
pre-treatment products, that may
Maximum Number Calculated Grease Arrestor Recommended Grease Water Services Act 2012 Section 88(1) (g)
be applicable to your business, visit:
of Fixture Units Size Range (litres) Arrestor Size (litres)
www.watercorporation.com.au/ Storm water
7 100 - 700 540 pretreatmentproducts
Storm water from domestic or commercial
13 701 - 1300 1000 premises must not be connected or discharged
Typical drawings of pre-treatment apparatus
17 1301 - 1700 1500 are also available on Water Corporation to the sewer as it is considered a prohibited
website. More complex wastewater may discharge.
26 1701 - 2600 2000
require the producer of the waste to engage a
Food waste disposal units
40 2601 - 4000 2 x 2000 in series wastewater treatment or plumbing consultant,
(garbage grinders)
to design a suitable treatment system to meet
our acceptance criteria. The installation of garbage grinders on any
8.5 Shared grease arrestors Where the fixture unit loading is too high for
service connected to the sewer is prohibited.
Water Corporation will only approve shared a single grease arrestor, and it is not practical
to connect grease arrestors in series, the
Only pre-treatment devices, which
tenancy grease arrestors when the property
waste streams are to be split, and diverted to are accepted for use by Water
owner or the owners designated agent (such
individual grease arrestors to accommodate Corporation should be installed and
as a shopping centre manager), agrees to take
responsibility, and applies for a trade waste the fixture loadings. connected to the sewer. Always check
permit. with your supplier prior to purchasing
8.6 Non-typical grease arrestors
any pre-treatment product.
In circumstances where Water Corporation Water Corporation may accept the use of
approve businesses to share a grease arrestor, other types of grease arrestors, such as those
the minimum size can be calculated using that may include the use of filters. These
either method. If using method one, the types of grease arrestors may be subject to
combined fixture unit rating of all businesses specific conditions or use restrictions. It is
sharing the grease arrestor must be used. recommended that prior to the installation of
The minimum size for a shared arrestor is such arrestors, customers seek advice from us.
1000 litres.

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9 Development issues

Licensed plumbers need to be aware that 9.1 Isolation of internal lines Isolation of internal lines
issues affecting plumbing work may arise At the time of subdivision, internal water or
during the development of land. sewer lines may be isolated from the
A development of land includes: building they are servicing. The problem is
sewer main
amalgamation by subdivision of two or more severe if the sewer connection point
more lots; or the water meter is isolated, as illustrated
new internal B A
any green title or strata subdivision; and in the Isolation of internal lines diagram (on sewer line new lot 1
ine
page 25). er l
any building on a land parcel. al sew
tern
An example on the next page highlights g in
The main areas that plumbers should be stin
exi
aware of are: where a single lot was subdivided into two,
existing internal water and sewer lines extend

new boundary
internal sewer or water lines that extend into the new Lot 2. Prior to the subdivision
into another lot when a lot is subdivided; being finalised, it is necessary to provide a new lot 2
water meters located in a new lot separated new sewer connection point at B and realign
from an existing house; the sewer line going to A, so it is entirely

new internal
exi
sub meters that may be required on a within the new Lot 1 to a new connection s
wa ting

water line
ter in
multi-residential development or strata point at B. line terna
l
scheme. X
The water connection point at X would need water main
Plumbing should be rationalised for any to be relocated to Y and an additional meter
development, to minimise the number of provided for in the subdivision process.
meters and sewer connection points. This
makes the property easier to manage and
may reduce the annual service charges for
the land. 9.2 Strata schemes In order to do this the developer may choose
Through the strata subdivision process to install dormant plumbing (water and sewer)
Water Corporation will ensure that access and/or relocate any existing internal plumbing.
to our services is available at the boundary Dormant sewer or water lines are a section of
of the Strata Scheme in accordance with our internal plumbing laid in the ground for future
Operating Licence requirements and servicing connection of a building to the sewer or water
standards. The developer is responsible for mains. Dormant lines may be laid during the
ensuring that all lots proposed under the development of the strata to avoid the need
Strata Scheme have adequate access to these for strata neighbours to intrude upon each
services, and that any existing plumbing is other to install the lines after the scheme is
adequately protected. established.
Refer to the Plumbing Licencing Boards
Technical notes on Survey Strata Lots for
further information on strata schemes.

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9.3 Metering For all sub-meter installations, the work must
Access comply with the standards and instructions
issued by Water Corporation at the time of
Water Corporation is the owner of the meters
the work being carried out, and are subject 30cm 120cm
and associated fittings. It is illegal to tamper
to the terms of an agreement with the strata clearance needed clearance needed
with any part of the meter and customers horizontally around above the meter
owners detailing the selected option. the meter
have an obligation to maintain 24/7 clear
access for the meter to be read and replaced. Water Corporation are responsible for
maintaining the meter and the meter tail
Multi-unit developments
on a Water Corporation sub-meter. Any
There are two metering options available to internal pipework maintenance required is
all residential properties and non-residential the responsibility of the strata company, and
strata properties that require metering at an must be undertaken by a licenced plumber. 30cm 10-15cm above GL
individual unit level.
Acceptable meters are:
When requested by an eligible strata
Actaris (model CT5 20mm water meter
company or single owner, Water Corporation
Approval No. 14/3/3)
will provide multiple unit developments with
Elster (model 20mm V100 (also known as
metering facilities under one of the options
PSM-LT) Approval No.14/3/1
below.
RMC (model NMI 20mm water meter
1. Fit individual meters at an agreed road -Approval No. 14/3/4)
frontage adjacent to a water main for
Above ground meter installation clearance
individually subdivided, or strata titled lots.
distances
2. Fit a master meter at an agreed road As a safety requirement, bridging cable 20mm Water meter assembly Overall space required
requirements for reading
For properties with multi metering
frontage adjacent to a water main to serve (earthing strap) must be attached onto the and replacement of meter is 700mm
arrangements, Water Corporation is only
Note: Water Corporation does not have
the whole property with the developer vertical copper pipe on both ends of the responsible for tail to tail assembly.
control over what the plumbing industry can
installing acceptable sub-meters to meter assembly. No branch or fitting to be connected within
install and can only apply its specifications
each unit at the developers cost. This Vertical pipework is not to be set in one metre (1,000mm) from Customer
valve.
and requirements when asked to take over the
option is not available to non-residential concrete, brick paving, bitumen etc, as Water Corporation Responsibility Responsibility
metering for the property.
developments unless they are strata titled. some flexibility in the pipework is required
Non-residential properties that are not for meter replacement. Existing installations are likely to be fitted
strata titled cannot be sub metered. Approximate face to face length: 300mm
Water Corporation personnel must have with a stopcock.
80mm to
access to meter assembly at all times. Rotate valve
All new 20mm installation are being fitted
Where necessary, Water Corporation will
PVC and/or MDPE (plastic) fittings or pipe, with the right angle ball valve.
provide advice and assist developers with 60mm to
if used, must be at least 225mm below Rotate elbow
establishing an automated meter reading Tail Tail
ground level. (40mm Long) (40mm Long)
(AMR) servicing arrangement for high-rise,
The clearances shown here are required to
multi-level residential developments or Meter
facilitate meter reading and/or replacement
expansive developments, where normal
when required. This is a requirement under
metering arrangements are not practicable.
Water Services Regulations 2013, N23.
Costs associated with use of sub-meters are
available on request. Water Flow

Finished
Ground Level
26 Water Corporation Building and Plumbing Handbook 27
30cm 10-15cm above GL

10 Buildings

10.1 Proposals to construct, demolish or Builders and licensed plumbers working for
alter buildings Land Developers should also consider the
Overall space required for reading
and replacement of meter is 700mm Any person proposing to build, demolish or following points.
alter any building or construction activity in 1. That our water and wastewater services
an area served by a Water Corporation water are adequate for the proposed building or
Customer or sewer main must obtain approval and development. In some circumstances, it
Water Corporation Responsibility Responsibility pay the prescribed application fees prior to will be necessary to extend or enlarge the
commencing construction (This is a legislative existing network and connections to the
Approximate face to face length: 300mm requirement under section 82(1) of the Water property.
80mm to
Rotate valve Services Act).
2. Wherever possible, all survey levels provided
60mm to
Water Corporation provides guidance for should be in Australian Height Datum (AHD)
Tail Tail
Rotate elbow single residential and some other building as it assists in ensuring the building can be
(40mm Long) (40mm Long) types. Builders must refer to our Residential adequately served by the sewer, and makes
Meter Guidelines for Designers document to assist the design of piling easier. This is particularly
with the self-assessment of design prior to important where the ground level has been
lodgement of an application. altered.
Water Flow The self-assessment allows you to identify 3. Builders are responsible for establishing the
the requirements to protect our sewer assets location of sewer connection points prior
Finished from the effects of building and construction to starting any works. In the event that the
Ground Level
activities. It is intended to maintain adequate connection point cannot serve the proposed
access to Water Corporation sewer assets building, or it is not located in the correct
whilst assisting the protection of your position, the builder will be responsible
proposed works from any future damage. for any additional works necessary. This is
The Residential Guidelines for Designers can particularly important in the redevelopment
only be applied to the following building or of lots in older suburbs.
construction activities within the prescribed 4. In some circumstances, the builder
Installing meters below ground level proximity of our sewer mains: may need to have the location of Water
in a box Single residential buildings Corporations pipe work confirmed by
Currently only one meter box has been Single Storey Addition/Alteration to existing survey.
assessed by Water Corporation as acceptable: residential buildings 5. Licensed plumbers are required by law
Below ground swimming pools, spas or to apply to Water Corporation prior to
METER BOX MMR 21099, Service Box,
tanks connecting a property to the sewer mains.
Meter, Supplier Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd,
Sheds On some occasions this application is
53 Edward St, Osborne Park, WA 6017.
Retaining walls. made by the builder, however if in doubt
D1200 METER BOXES are not acceptable.
For any other building and construction licensed plumbers are advised to contact the
activities not listed above, you will need to Corporation on 13 13 95.
refer to our Protection of Services Manual
(Guidelines for Designers).

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11 Electrical risks

6. Licensed plumbing contractors are required To eliminate any potential risk caused by
to submit a drainage plumbing diagram underground directional drilling activities
when they are the responsible person for into private, local government or Water
drainage plumbing work that involves Corporation sewers and drains, its important
the installation, alteration or extension of to refer to Western Power for more
drainage plumbing. Refer to the Building information:
Commission Drainage Plumbing Diagram
www.westernpower.com.au/safety-access/
homepage for further information.
working-near-our-network/
10.2 Sewer Main Alignments
Licensed plumbers must exercise caution
Information on Sewer Main Alignments can when clearing blockages in or near sewer lines
be found in the Residential Guidelines for particularly in the front verge. The safety of
Designers document. plumbers is at risk if cutting tools are used to
Please refer to our full Guidelines for Designers clear the blockage that is potentially caused by
manual for guidance to protect Water live electrical cables.
Corporations water, sewer and drainage Warning Licensed plumbers:
Power companies and their electrical
services, and requirements for access to those contractors are required to take all prescribed Mechanical devices and high pressure
services, where building and/or construction precautions to prevent the cross boring of cutters can cut into a cable, presenting
activities are carried out in their proximity. electrical cables into sewers, drains and other a serious electric shock or electrocution.
pipes and conduits. However, Western Power Never attempt to clear a blockage unless
If you require assistance please contact
advises that live cables can often penetrate you are absolutely certain that a power
us on 13 13 95 or email building.services@
drainage pipes, storm water pipes, sewer cable is not the cause.
watercorporation.com.au
mains and sewer connections to properties. Do not make assumptions about the
For more information please refer to the installation or location of underground
Western Power website. power cables.

This occurs due to high boring activity levels.


In some instances this may be undetected
until the property owner or tenant reports and
seeks to clear a sewer or drain blockage.

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12 Partnering with
Water Corporation

Before commencing work, determine if 12.1 SewerSmart Plumbers installing flow regulators and all other water
property in the vicinity of a blockage is Partnering with metropolitan plumbing efficient plumbing products.
connected to underground power. If you are companies, the SewerSmart program works Water Corporation encourage customers
unsure, the following may indicate that an under a Memorandum of Understanding in to utilise the services offered by endorsed
underground power cable may have caused accrediting SewerSmart Plumbers, who are Waterwise Plumbers, with their contact details
the blockage. available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 listed on our website.
What to look for at the property days a year to answer and attend customer
calls in relation to sewer blockages. As 90% of The Waterwise Plumbers program has become
Is there a green dome on the property an integral component of the Enviro West
calls to Water Corporation for sewer blockages
boundary? plumber training and endorsement program
are found to be the customers responsibility,
Is there an underground pit within the facilitated by the Master Plumber & Gasfitters
the process aids customer satisfaction.
property or on the verge? Association.
Are there any signs of recent excavations? SewerSmart Plumbers undertake an
Does the property have overhead or accreditation course in understanding and 12.3 Backflow Smart Testers Program
underground power from the street to the reading sewer plans; have access to our The Backflow Smart Testers Program allows
building? mapping system, providing quicker and easier plumbing businesses with accredited backflow
access to internal sewer connections, and are testers who register and agree to submit test
What to look for in the street
given a fast-tracked reimbursement in relation reports through our web application.
Is the area serviced by underground power to SewerSmart call outs.
to either multiple or single properties? To be eligible for the Backflow Smart
Are there poles with cables attached that To obtain SewerSmart Plumber details Testers Program, all of your certified
run from the top of the pole to the ground? contact 13 13 75 or visit our website on: backflow testers must also be separately
Is there a green cabinet displaying a danger www.watercorporation.com.au/faults/sewer- registered to submit test report forms
warning sign? blockage-or-overflow online, visit www.watercorporation.com.au/
Are there any signs of recent excavations? backflowsmartsignup.
12.2 Waterwise Plumbers
Tools and equipment Water Corporation has had a rewarding The program advantages are:

Consider the use of alternative blockage association with the plumbing industry
Registered testers will have their business
cleaning tools, such as lower pressure jet- through the Waterwise Plumbers program,
details listed on our website, and will be
washers. CCTV technology can also be used developed in 2003.
identifiable to our customers, who may
to positively identify the cause of blockages. Water Corporation offer a training course, choose to engage a Backflow Smart Tester
hosted by the Master Plumber and Gasfitters to undertake work on their behalf.
Association, for plumbers who wish to join Customers will have access to an online
the program. The training covers all activities search tool for backflow testing companies
Assistance with locating underground power related to water efficiency and plumbing. in their area.
Western Power on 13 13 51 Water Corporation backflow test reminder
Training includes: and compliance letters will refer customers
https://westernpower.com.au/
domestic water auditing; to the Backflow Smart Testers Program.
Horizon Power on 13 23 51 installing and plumbing of domestic
https://horizonpower.com.au/ rainwater tanks;
installing grey water systems;
installing hot water circulation pumps and
systems; and

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13 Legal obligations 14 Appendix

The Legal References table describes some of 14.1 Fire Service configurations for backflow protection
the responsibilities plumbers have under the
following water legislation:
Explanation of notes to backflow boundary protection diagrams
Water Services Act 2012
Water Services Regulations 2013 Note 1 All backflow prevention devices internal to the property boundary or downstream
of a Water Corporation service (metered or otherwise that shall be located just
These requirements recognise the licensed
within a property boundary) must comply according to the following plumbing
plumbers role in protecting water and
standards: AS/NZS 3500.1:2003, AS/NZS 2845.1:1998, AS 2845.2:1996 and AS
sewerage infrastructure and ensure that the
2845.3:1993.
interests of all customers are protected.
Note 2(a) A suitably rated backflow prevention device must be installed at the boundary
based upon the maximum level of backflow risk assigned to the Customers
property.

Note 2(b) If the water service is <=25 mm in size and the customers property is rated as a
LOW form of backflow risk then Water Corporations water service meter shall
provide the necessary level of low backflow protection as the service meter has an
integral dual check valve as part of its design.

Note 2(c) If the water service is >25 mm in size and the customers property is rated as a
LOW form of backflow risk then a low rated form of backflow prevention must be
installed, as a minimum, downstream of the service meter.

Note 2(d) Where testable mechanical valve type backflow prevention devices are
installed, the isolation valve upstream of the line strainer and the isolation valve
immediately after the device must be resilient seated.

Note 2(e) Where flow rate and/or pressure does not allow the use of a mechanical valve
type backflow prevention device then refer to note 3.

Note 3 An Air Gap (AG) / Break Tank (BT) provides a low level form of backflow prevention
protection. A Registered Air Gap (RAG) / Registered Break Tank (RBT) provides a
high level form of backflow prevention protection and is commonly used as an
alternative form of low / medium or high level of backflow prevention protection
in scenarios where flow rate and / or pressure becomes a possible operational
issue to a customer and / or DFES (Department of Fire and Emergency Services).

Note 4 Except with Water Corporations written authority, no branch or fitting shall
be connected to a private service pipe within a distance of one meter on the
consumers side of our stop-cock or water meter.

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14.2 Backflow boundary protection diagrams
15 Contact us
Typical mechanical valve Typical AG/BT backflow containment
Typical mechanical valve Typical AG/BT backflow containment
backflow containment protection protection arrangement for fire
backflow containment protection protection arrangement for fire
arrangement for fire services boundary services at boundary
arrangement for fire services boundary services at boundary
Water Corporation drinking water Water Corporation drinking water
Water Corporation drinking water Water Corporation drinking water
size to be size to be
size to be size to be
determined
determined
isolation valve
isolation valve
determined
determined LL isolation valve
isolation valve BuilderNet is the most effective and efficient way of lodging your
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Corporation
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flow flow
flow flow

Typical mechanical valve backflow Typical AG/BT backflow containment


Typical mechanical valve backflow Typical AG/BT backflow containment
containment protection drinking protection arrangement for drinking
containment protection drinking protection arrangement for drinking
water services at boundary (note5) water services at boundary (note5)
water services at boundary (note5) water services at boundary (note5)
Water Corporation drinking water Water Corporation drinking water
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size to be size to be
size to be
determined size to be
determined
isolation valve isolation valve
determined
by customer isolation valve determined
by customer isolation valve
or equivalent or equivalent
by customer
requirements or equivalent by customer
requirements or equivalent
requirements requirements

Water Water
Water
Corporation Water
Corporation
Corporation
meter Corporation
meter
meter meter
mechanical valve AG/BT backflow
no branch mechanical valve no branch AG/BT backflow
no branch assembly appropriate no branch prevention
connections assembly appropriate connections prevention
connections to the risk level connections (note 2 and 3)
permitted in this to the risk level permitted in this (note 2 and 3)
permitted
zonein this 4) permitted
(note zonein this 4)
(note
zone (note 4) zone (note 4)

flow flow
flow flow

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