Practice Note Categories H-P

Hot Water Plumbing

HW 01 | Temperature control devices and heat retention for heated water piping associated with storage water heaters (Updated 25 Sep 2023)

This Practice Note provides guidance on the Deemed-to-Satisfy requirements for the installation of temperature control devices, and pipework heat retention associated with storage heated water systems, and;

  • Hot water safety
  • Heated water delivery temperature
  • When to apply the requirements
  • Where should the temperature control device be installed
Current Practice Note

Superseded Document

These are Superseded Practice notes relating to HW 01 | Temperature control devices and heat retention for heated water piping associated with storage water heaters

Mechanical Services

MS 01 | Solid fuel heaters (Updated 14 December 23)

This Practice Note provides guidance on the regulation and general installation requirements of a Solid Fuel Heater (SFH).

The content and figures below provide guidance on:

  • Mechanical services work and SFHs
  • Certification of a SFH
  • Installation requirements for a SFH
  • Operational recommendations
  • Other Victorian Regulatory Authorities
Current Practice Note

Superseded Document

These are Superseded Practice notes relating to  MS 01 | Solid fuel heaters

MS 02 | Cooling Towers

This Practice Note (formerly Technical Solution Sheet) is currently under review.

MS 03 | Condensation Drainage of Air Conditioning Systems (Updated 10 April 2024)

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

For guidance on the plumbing regulatory framework refer to Plumbing Practice Note RF 01 Regulatory Framework Plumbing NCC 2022.

Current Practice Note

MS 04 | Flexible Ducting for the Heating, Cooling and Ventilation of a Building (Under Review 5 February 24)

This Practice Note (formerly Technical Solution Sheet) is currently under review.

MS 05 | Evaporative Coolers Drainage Provisions (Updated 14 December 23)

This Practice Note provides guidance on the safe discharge of water from an evaporative cooler.

The content below provides guidance on:

  • A discharge pipe to a roof gutter pop outlet
  • Discharge to a downpipe via a tundish
  • A discharge drain to a stormwater drain system
  • A discharge pipe to a sanitary drainage system via a tundish to a disconnector gully
  • A discharge pipe to a sanitary drainage system via a tundish to a floor waste gully
  • A discharge pipe to a sanitary drainage system via a tundish to a sanitary drain
  • A discharge pipe to an absorption pit
  • A discharge pipe over a tiled roof
Current Practice Note

MS-06 | Heat Shifters

This Practice Note (formerly Technical Solution Sheet) is currently under review.

MS 07 | Split-System Air Conditioning (Under Review 5 February 2024)

This Practice Note (formerly Technical Solution Sheet) is currently under review.

Performance Solutions

Performance Solutions for Plumbing Installations (Under Review 5 February 2024)

This Guidance Note is currently under review.

Pods

Regulatory Requirements for the Off-Site Construction of Plumbing Systems

This Practice Note (formerly Technical Solution Sheet) is currently under review.