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Copper and copper alloy waste fittings (Reconfirmed 2018)

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02-04-2001

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Standards Australia

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1 - AS 1589-2001 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY WASTE FITTINGS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Combination trap
7 - 1.4.2 Component
7 - 1.4.3 Loose coupling nut
7 - 1.4.4 Type test
8 - 1.5 DESIGN
8 - 1.5.1 Fittings
8 - 1.5.2 Alternative designs
8 - 1.6 MATERIALS
8 - 1.6.1 Copper
8 - 1.6.2 Copper alloy
8 - 1.6.3 Stainless steel
8 - 1.6.4 Filler metals
8 - 1.6.5 Sealing gaskets and rings
9 - 1.6.6 Flexible diaphragms for pan connectors
9 - 1.6.7 Plastic components
9 - 1.7 CONNECTION ENDS
9 - 1.7.1 General
9 - 1.7.2 Plain spigots
9 - 1.7.3 Capillary socket ends
9 - 1.7.4 Threaded ends and thread stops
10 - 1.7.5 Loose nut union end
10 - 1.7.6 Compression union end assemblies
10 - 1.7.7 Rubber ring ends
11 - 1.8 INTERMEDIATE JOINTS
11 - 1.8.1 General
11 - 1.8.2 Adjustable intermediate joints
12 - 1.8.3 Fixed intermediate joints
13 - 1.8.4 Flexible/ expansion joints
14 - 1.9 THREAD FORMS
14 - 1.9.1 General
14 - 1.9.2 Connection ends
14 - 1.9.3 Other than connection ends
14 - 1.10 WALL THICKNESS
16 - 1.11 PLATING AND OTHER SURFACE FINISHES
16 - 1.12 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS
16 - 1.13 TEST REQUIREMENTS
16 - 1.13.1 General
16 - 1.13.2 Strength test
16 - 1.13.3 Torque test
16 - 1.14 MARKING
16 - 1.14.1 Space for marking
16 - 1.14.2 Components
17 - 1.14.3 Marking requirements
18 - SECTION 2 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY WASTE TRAPS AND GULLIES
18 - 2.1 GENERAL
18 - 2.2 DESIGNATION OF SIZE
18 - 2.3 TRAPS AND GULLIES
18 - 2.3.1 Waterway
18 - 2.3.2 Depth of seal
18 - 2.3.3 Angle of outlet axis
19 - 2.3.4 Access
19 - 2.4 CONNECTION ENDS
19 - 2.4.1 General
19 - 2.4.2 Waste traps
20 - 2.4.3 Gullies
20 - 2.5 INSPECTION OPENINGS
21 - 2.6 TEST REQUIREMENTS
21 - 2.6.1 Pressure test
21 - 2.6.2 Air/vacuum test
23 - SECTION 3 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY WASTE OUTLETS AND GRATINGS
23 - 3.1 GENERAL
23 - 3.2 DESIGNATION OF SIZE
23 - 3.3 GRATINGS
23 - 3.3.1 Design
23 - 3.3.2 Fixing
23 - 3.3.3 Bath waste outlet gratings
23 - 3.3.4 Grating surround
23 - 3.3.5 Waterway
23 - 3.3.6 Plating and coating
24 - 3.4 WASTE OUTLET BODIES
24 - 3.4.1 Waterway
24 - 3.4.2 Fixture waste outlets
24 - 3.4.3 Integral captive plug compliance
27 - 3.5 CONNECTION ENDS
27 - 3.5.1 Outlets
27 - 3.6 TEST REQUIREMENTS
27 - 3.6.1 Load test
27 - 3.7 MARKING
28 - SECTION 4 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY WASTE CONNECTORS
28 - 4.1 GENERAL
28 - 4.2 FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL CONNECTORS
29 - 4.3 PAN CONNECTORS
29 - 4.3.1 Waterways
29 - 4.3.2 Connection ends
29 - 4.3.3 Angle
29 - 4.4 DOUBLE BOWL CONNECTORS
29 - 4.4.1 Waterways
30 - 4.4.2 Connection ends
30 - 4.4.3 Angle
30 - 4.5 SUDS SAVER BYPASS
30 - 4.5.1 Waterway
30 - 4.5.2 Connection ends
31 - 4.5.3 Angle
31 - 4.6 CAPS AND LININGS
31 - 4.6.1 General
31 - 4.6.2 Waterways
31 - 4.6.3 Connection ends
31 - 4.7 SOIL WASTE DUMP POINT CONNECTORS
33 - 4.8 TUBE BUSHES
33 - 4.8.1 Waterway
33 - 4.8.2 Connection ends
33 - 4.9 TEST REQUIREMENTS
33 - 4.9.1 Leakage test
34 - 4.9.2 Pressure test
34 - 4.9.3 Air/vacuum tests
35 - APPENDIX A - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
37 - APPENDIX B - ENDURANCE TEST-FLEXIBLE/EXPANSION JOINTS
37 - B1 SCOPE
37 - B2 PRINCIPLE
37 - B3 APPLICATION
37 - B4 APPARATUS
38 - B5 TEST CONDITIONS
38 - B6 PROCEDURE
38 - B6.1 Hydrostatic test
38 - B6.2 Pneumatic test
38 - B6.3 Cycle test
38 - B6.4 Leakage test
38 - B7 REPORT
39 - APPENDIX C - STRENGTH TEST
39 - C1 SCOPE
39 - C2 PRINCIPLE
39 - C3 APPARATUS
39 - C4 PROCEDURE
40 - C5 REPORT
41 - APPENDIX D - TORQUE TEST
41 - D1 SCOPE
41 - D2 PRINCIPLE
41 - D3 APPARATUS
41 - D4 CONDITIONING AND TESTING
41 - D5 PROCEDURE
42 - D6 REPORT
43 - APPENDIX E - PRESSURE TEST
43 - E1 SCOPE
43 - E2 PRINCIPLE
43 - E3 APPLICATION
43 - E4 APPARATUS
43 - E5 TEST CONDITIONS
43 - E6 PROCEDURE
43 - E6.1 Hydrostatic test
44 - E6.2 Pneumatic test
44 - E7 REPORT
45 - APPENDIX F - AIR/ VACUUM TEST
45 - F1 SCOPE
45 - F2 PRINCIPLE
45 - F3 APPARATUS
45 - F4 TEST SPECIMEN
45 - F5 PROCEDURE
46 - F6 REPORT
47 - APPENDIX G - LOAD TEST
47 - G1 SCOPE
47 - G2 PRINCIPLE
47 - G3 TEMPERATURE OF TEST ENVIRONMENT
47 - G4 APPARATUS
47 - G5 TEST SPECIMEN
47 - G6 PROCEDURE
48 - G7 REPORT
49 - APPENDIX H - PRESSURE TEST OF PAN CONNECTOR WASTE FITTINGS
49 - H1 SCOPE
49 - H2 PRINCIPLE
49 - H3 TEMPERATURE OF TEST ENVIRONMENT
49 - H4 APPARATUS
49 - H5 TEST SPECIMEN
50 - H6 PROCEDURE
50 - H7 REPORT

Specifies requirements for copper and copper alloy waste fittings for use in plumbing installations and includes traps, gullies, waste outlets, gratings and connectors.

Committee
WS-002
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 3514 2
Pages
44
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 21/09/2018.
This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 21/09/2018
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard specifies requirements for copper and copper alloy waste fittings (hereinafter referred to as fittings) for use in plumbing installations and includes traps, gullies, waste outlets, gratings, and connectors.NOTE: Illustrations used in this Standard are diagrammatic only and have been chosen without prejudice.

Originated as AS B38-1934.
Previous edition AS 1589-1994.
Fifth edition 2001.

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