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Technical Resources

Master Plumbers has brought together essential codes of practice and industry guidelines in one convenient location

Plumbing and Drainlaying

Plumbing and Drainage Work that doesn't need a Building Consent  View 
Building Work that doesn't need a Building Consent View
Evaluation of Pipe Suitability for Hot and Cold Water Services View
Copper Water Pipe and Fittings View

 

Gasfitting

Best Practice Guide – Safe Handling of LPG   View 
Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Twin 45kg LPG Cylinder Systems View
Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance of LPG Multi-Cylinder Systems View
Code of Practice for Servicing Cabinet Heaters View
Code of Practice for the Onsite Filling of LPG Cylinders View
Designing, Installing and Maintaining Safe Electrical and Gas Installations and Distribution Systems View
Electrical work near Gas Installations View
Finding a Compliance Certifier View
Gas and Electricity High-Risk Database View
Guide to Gas Cylinders View
Hazardous Substances Toolbox View
Supplying Safe Electrical and Gas Products View

 

Roofing

Code of Practice for Torch-on Membranes View 
Code of Practice for Internal Wet Area Membranes View  
NZ Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code of Practice View  

 

Backflow Prevention

Code of Practice for Boundary Backflow Prevention for Drinking Water Supplies   View 
NZ Backflow Testing Standard 2019: Field Testing of Backflow Prevention Devices and Verification of Air Gaps View 
Backflow Prevention Test Certificate Template: Air Gap View 
Backflow Prevention Test Certificate Template: Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZD) View 
Backflow Prevention Test Certificate template: Double Check Valve (DCV) View 
Backflow Prevention Test Certificate Template: Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) View 
Backflow Prevention Test Certificate Template: Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) View 
Backflow Prevention Test Certificate Template: Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker (HCVB) View  

 

Solar Water Heating

Solar Water Heaters - Guidance for Suppliers, Installers and BCAs   View