AS/NZS 3500.3:2021
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Plumbing and drainage Stormwater drainage
AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 is a Standard in Australia and New Zealand covering the requirements for designing, installing and testing stormwater drainage systems. The guidelines help key stakeholders including plumbers, draining contractors, and civil and structural engineers to manage systems in a way that ensures stormwater is collected, directed, and discharged safely and effectively.
The Standard covers stormwater flow from buildings and infrastructure. It applies to all types of properties: residential, commercial, and industrial. AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 was drafted to account for new regulatory changes and environmental expectations, amid concerns about the risks of poor stormwater management.
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28-05-2021
Sets out the requirements for materials, design, installation and testing of roof drainage systems, surface drainage systems and subsoil drainage systems to a point of connection. KEYWORDS: Plumbing; Drainage; Stormwater; Roof, surface and subsoil drainage.
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WS-014
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Standard
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978 1 76113 348 0
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190
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Standards Australia
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AvailableSuperseded
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Purchasing the AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 compliance Standard is vital if you are involved in stormwater management. This process needs to be safe, efficient and sustainable. The Standard outlines everything needed to achieve this objective.
The AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 Standard also promotes:
- Better flood protection: The Standard ensures systems can handle high volumes of water; reducing the risk of flooding
- Property preservation: The Standard prevents water damage to buildings and infrastructure by guiding effective drainage designs
- Regulatory compliance: The Standard assists contractors and property owners in meeting local council and legal requirements; avoiding penalties
- Standardised practices: The Standard provides a consistent framework for everyone to follow so drainage systems always meet a high bar of quality, regardless of the project
- Public safety: The Standard ensures water doesn’t flood or pool on nearby roads and footpaths, which lowers the risk of injuries and major accidents.
Originated as part of AS CS 3-1931.
Revised and redesignated as AS 2179-1978 and AS 2180-1978.
AS 2180-1978 and part of AS 2179-1978 revised and designated AS 2180-1986.
AS 3500.3 first published 1990.
Third edition 2018.
Fourth edition 2021.