MP 52-1997

1 - SAA MP52-1997 MANUAL OF AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES FOR PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE PRODUCTS
3 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
8 - INTRODUCTION
11 - 1 SCOPE
11 - 2 DEFINITIONS
12 - 3 MARKING OF PRODUCTS
12 - 4 AUTHORIZATION
12 - 4.1 Procedure for authorization of StandardsMark, WaterMark, TypeTest Mark or Interim Authorization
12 - 4.2 Initial requests
12 - 4.3 Typetesting
12 - 4.4 Changes to specifications
13 - 4.5 Withdrawal of authorization
13 - 4.6 Product recall
17 - 5 SCHEDULE OF SPECIFICATIONS
27 - 6 WATERMARK LICENCE SPECIFICATIONS
27 - 6.0 Specification number 000-Generic requirements
29 - 6.1 Specification number 002-Water closet pans
30 - 6.2 Specification number 003-Bidettes and bidets fixtures only
31 - 6.3 Specification number 004-Flushing cisterns
32 - 6.4 Specification number 005-Sanitary plumbing pipes and pipe fittings
34 - 6.5 Specification number 006-Reflux valves (sewerage)
35 - 6.6 Specification number 007-Water hammer arrestors
36 - 6.7 Specification number 008-Miscellaneous metallic fittings
37 - 6.8 Specification number 010-Valves-non-return (check)
39 - 6.9 Specification number 011-Valves-gate
40 - 6.10 Specification number 012-Valves-Miscellaneous types metallic and non-metallic (ball,butterfly,diaphragm,globe,plug valves..
42 - 6.11 Specification number 014-Lubricants and thread sealants
43 - 6.12 Specification number 016-Cistern inlet valves
44 - 6.13 Specification number 017-Cistern outlet valves
45 - 6.14 Specification number 020-WC and urinal flushing valves which incorporate air gap pipe disconnectors for mains...
46 - 6.15 Specification number 021-WC and urinal flushing valves supplied from break tanks
47 - 6.16 Specification number 022-Urinals
48 - 6.17 Specification number 024-Jumper valves
49 - 6.18 Specification number 025-Tapping bands
51 - 6.19 Specification number 026-Cold water storage tanks
52 - 6.20 Specification number 028-Food waste disposal units (FWDU)
53 - 6.21 Specification number 029-Fixtures
55 - 6.22 Specification number 030-Valves-Air relief, fire protection, pressure limiting/ratio/reducing, solenoid
57 - 6.23 Specification number 032-Replacement tap seats
58 - 6.24 Specification number 033-Spraying apparatus/dispensing units-Hose-connected
59 - 6.25 Specification number 036-Tap components
60 - 6.26 Specification number 037-Flow controllers
61 - 6.27 Specification number 038-Miscellaneous assemblies
62 - 6.28 Specification number 039-Remote control urinal flush systems
64 - 6.29 Specification number 040-Waste pipe connection outlets and gratings, separate or integral
66 - 6.30 Specification number 041-Air admittance valves (induct/one way only)
67 - 6.31 Specification number 042-Copper and copper alloy fittings with roll-grooved ends
69 - 6.32 Specification number 043-Ductile iron pipe coupling and mating EPDM rubber gasket used to join roll-grooved copper...
70 - 7 TYPE TEST AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLIANCES
70 - 7.1 Specification number 101-Appliances
74 - 7.2 Specification number 103-Water treatment system componentry
76 - 8 INTERIM AUTHORIZATIONS
76 - 8.1 Specification Number 400 Series
77 - APPENDIX A - REFERENCED STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS
81 - APPENDIX B - LOCAL EXCEPTIONS TO AUTHORIZATION
82 - APPENDIX C - PROFORMA FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TO BE INCLUDED BY AMENDMENT IN THE MANUAL OF AUTHORIZATION...
83 - APPENDIX D - TESTING OF HOSE-CONNECTED SPRAYING APPARATUS AND DISPENSING UNITS
83 - D1 TEST EQUIPMENT
83 - D2 TEST PROCEDURE
83 - D2.1 Tap dispensing unit
83 - D2.2 Brush-dispensing units
84 - D2.3(Current) Hose dispensing units (This Clause will expire on 31 December)
84 - D2.3(New) Hose dispensing units (This Clause will take effect from 1 January 1998)
85 - D3 TEST METHOD
86 - APPENDIX E - EPOXY RESIN-BASED PIPE-JOINTING PUTTY DETERMINATION OF SAG FLOW
86 - E1 SCOPE
86 - E2 PRINCIPLE
86 - E3 APPARATUS
86 - E4 PROCEDURE
86 - E5 TEST REPORT
88 - APPENDIX F - PARTICIPATING REGULATORS
89 - APPENDIX G - A GUIDE TO THE USE OF CERTIFICATION MARKS ON PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE PRODUCTS SUPPLIED UNDER THE NCPDP SCHEME
89 - G1 THE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATION MARKING
89 - G2 PLANNING FOR PRODUCT MARKING
90 - G3 MARKING WHERE SPACE IS LIMITED
90 - G4 POSITIONING OF CERTIFICATION MARKS
90 - G5 AVOIDING CONFUSION
90 - G6 OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM THE CERTIFICATION BODY
90 - G7 MARKETING ADVANTAGE
94 - APPENDIX H - MP52 AND AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS (NCPDP) AMENDMENT ARCHIVE

Provides detailed information on the authorization procedures for plumbing products based upon the national StandardsMark, WaterMark and TypeTest Mark certification schemes administered by Standards Australia through its approved Certifying Body. These certification marks form the basis of the National Certification of Plumbing and Drainage Products Scheme Types 1 to 3, respectively.

This Manual specifies uniform procedures for the certification of plumbing and drainage products which require statutory authorization. Such products are generally intended for use on authorized plumbing and drainage work by authorized persons.

First published as MP 52-1988.
Second edition 1990.
Revised in part and issued as third edition 1991.
Fourth edition 1993.
Fifth edition 1997.