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Gas Installation Symbols - Australia (AS 5601)

Australian gas installations follow AS 5601 (Gas installations). These symbols appear on compliance certificates, gas diagrams, and installation records. They are used across all states and territories for both natural gas and LPG installations.

This chart has 15 gas symbols used in Australia, in 4 groups: Pipework, Meters & Controls, Appliances, Ventilation & Flues. Each entry gives the drawing, what it means and the standard it comes from (AS 5601.1:2013 / AS 5601.2:2020).

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Pipework

LP

Low Pressure Gas Pipe

Low pressure gas supply pipe (below 75 mbar)

BS 1553-1

MP

Medium Pressure Gas Pipe

Medium pressure gas pipe (75 mbar to 2 bar)

BS 1553-1

Concealed Gas Pipe

Gas pipe run concealed within the building structure

BS 1553-1

Tee Piece

Gas pipe tee junction

BS 1553-1

T

Test Point

Gas pressure test point nipple

BS 6891 / Gas Safe

Meters & Controls

M

Gas Meter

Gas supply meter position

BS 1553-1

Gas Isolation Valve (Main)

Main gas isolation valve at meter

BS 1553-1 / Gas Safe

Isolating Valve

Manual gas isolation valve for individual appliance

BS 1553-1

Pressure Regulator

Gas pressure regulator / governor

BS 1553-1

Appliances

Gas Boiler

Wall-hung or floor-standing gas boiler

BS 1553-1 / Gas Safe

Gas Fire / Heater

Gas-fired room heater or decorative fire

BS 1553-1

Gas Hob / Cooktop

Gas cooking hob / cooktop

BS 1553-1

Gas Oven

Gas-fired oven / range cooker

BS 1553-1

Ventilation & Flues

Flue Terminal

Flue / chimney terminal point (balanced or open flue)

BS 5440 / Gas Safe

Air Vent

Fixed ventilation opening for combustion air supply

BS 5440-2 / Gas Safe

All 15 at a glance

Gas Installation Symbols - Australia (AS 5601): each symbol, what it means and the standard it comes from
SymbolWhat it meansGroupStandard
Low Pressure Gas PipeLow pressure gas supply pipe (below 75 mbar)PipeworkBS 1553-1
Medium Pressure Gas PipeMedium pressure gas pipe (75 mbar to 2 bar)PipeworkBS 1553-1
Concealed Gas PipeGas pipe run concealed within the building structurePipeworkBS 1553-1
Tee PieceGas pipe tee junctionPipeworkBS 1553-1
Test PointGas pressure test point nipplePipeworkBS 6891 / Gas Safe
Gas MeterGas supply meter positionMeters & ControlsBS 1553-1
Gas Isolation Valve (Main)Main gas isolation valve at meterMeters & ControlsBS 1553-1 / Gas Safe
Isolating ValveManual gas isolation valve for individual applianceMeters & ControlsBS 1553-1
Pressure RegulatorGas pressure regulator / governorMeters & ControlsBS 1553-1
Gas BoilerWall-hung or floor-standing gas boilerAppliancesBS 1553-1 / Gas Safe
Gas Fire / HeaterGas-fired room heater or decorative fireAppliancesBS 1553-1
Gas Hob / CooktopGas cooking hob / cooktopAppliancesBS 1553-1
Gas OvenGas-fired oven / range cookerAppliancesBS 1553-1
Flue TerminalFlue / chimney terminal point (balanced or open flue)Ventilation & FluesBS 5440 / Gas Safe
Air VentFixed ventilation opening for combustion air supplyVentilation & FluesBS 5440-2 / Gas Safe

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Frequently asked questions about gas symbols

What standard governs gas symbols in Australia?
AS 5601 (Gas installations) is the primary standard. Part 1 covers general installations, Part 2 covers LP Gas installations in caravans and boats. The drawing symbols are largely consistent with ISO/IEC standards.
Are these the same symbols used for LPG and natural gas?
Yes, the same symbol set is used for both natural gas and LPG installations. The pipe labels may differ (indicating the gas type and pressure), but the graphical symbols are the same.

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Symbols based on AS 5601.1:2013 / AS 5601.2:2020. This is a reference guide only. Always consult the full standard for official symbol definitions.