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Plumbing \u00b7 Australia

Plumbing Symbols — Australia (AS/NZS 3500)

Australian plumbing installations follow AS/NZS 3500 (Plumbing and drainage). These symbols appear on plumbing plans, compliance certificates, and hydraulic drawings. Licensed plumbers across all states use these when producing or reading installation documentation.

AS/NZS 3500:202114 symbols

Pipework

Hot Water Pipe

Hot water supply pipe

BS 1553-1

Cold Water Pipe

Cold water supply pipe

BS 1553-1

Waste / Soil Pipe

Waste water or soil drainage pipe

BS 1553-1 / BS EN 12056

Valves

Isolating Valve (Gate)

Manual water isolation valve

BS 1553-1

Non-Return Valve

Check valve / non-return valve preventing backflow

BS 1553-1 / BS EN 806

Pressure Reducing Valve

Pressure reducing valve for mains water supply

BS EN 806

Components

Expansion Vessel

Pressurised expansion vessel for unvented systems

BS EN 806 / G3

Hot Water Cylinder

Hot water storage cylinder (vented or unvented)

BS 1553-1 / G3

Cold Water Storage Tank

Cold water storage cistern (header tank)

BS 1553-1

Radiator

Central heating radiator

BS 1553-1

Sanitary Appliances

Bath

Bathtub sanitary appliance

BS 1553-1

Wash Basin

Hand wash basin

BS 1553-1

WC (Toilet)

Water closet / toilet

BS 1553-1

Shower

Shower head / shower tray

BS 1553-1

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Frequently asked questions about plumbing symbols

What standard defines plumbing symbols in Australia?
AS/NZS 3500 covers plumbing and drainage standards. AS 1100.501 covers engineering drawing practice for plumbing and drainage.
Are these symbols used across all Australian states?
Yes. AS/NZS 3500 is adopted nationally. Individual state plumbing authorities may have additional requirements for plan submissions but the symbols are consistent.

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