AS/NZS 5263.1.2:2020 PDF Download

For gas water heaters and central heating boilers, the AS/NZS 5263.1.2:2020 standard specifies the precise specifications and test procedures. This standard covers appliances with an energy input of no more than 500 MJ/h, including those made for hydronic space heating or a combination of both, with a maximum temperature of 99 °C for sanitary, potable, and drinking reasons.

Natural gas, town gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LP Gas), simulated natural gas (SNG), and tempered liquefied petroleum gas (TLP) are all acceptable fuel gases in Australia. On the other hand, natural gas, as defined by NZS 5442, and general product liquefied petroleum gas (NZLPG), as defined by NZS 5435, are the allowed fuel gases in New Zealand.

It is important to remember that, unless they have to do with safety, the thermal efficiency standards listed in this standard are merely there for informative purposes. The manufacturer, importer, or distributor is accountable for ensuring compliance with any additional statutory and regulatory requirements that may be relevant. Appendices ZA, ZB, and ZC, which are found in Clause 1.4 of the standard, describe the test procedures for determining conformance to this standard.