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Standards Online This link opens in a new window
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Includes current Australian and New Zealand standards, draft standards and amendments. Australian Standards are protected by copyright law and a licence agreement. It is possible to set up alerts to keep track of updates to standards.

Standards Online Support Guide
Use this guide to find step by step instructions for accessing Standards Online.
AS/NZS 3500.0:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 0: Glossary of terms
AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 1: Water services
AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 2: Sanitary plumbing and drainage
AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 3: Stormwater drainage
AS/NZS 3500.4:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 4: Heated water services
AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Gas installations, Part 1: General installations
AS/NZS 5601.2:2020 Gas installations, Part 2: LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purpose
AS/NZS 1596:2014 The storage and handling of LP Gas
SA HB 39:2015 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding
AS/NZS 1546.1:2008 On-site domestic wastewater treatment units, Part 1: Septic tanks

SafeWork NSW - List of codes of practice

National Construction Code (NCC) This link opens in a new window
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Provides minimum requirements for fire safety, accessibility, sustainability in the design, construction of new buildings (and new work in existing buildings) and plumbing and drainage systems throughout Australia.

Standards via VETRes: Printing Binding and Postage Service

VETRes offers a printing, binding and postage service for Australian Standards. TAFE NSW students pay a cost price only, plus a small shipping fee.

Important! Students will need to provide a personalised electronic copy of the standard to VETRes.

Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery, dependent on your location.

How do I order and pay for a standard through the VETRes site?

Major plumbing, carpentry and electrical standards are available via the site. To use this service you will need to download and send a copy of the standard to VETRes for them to print. Please note that the electronic copy of the standard must be one you have personally downloaded, with your TAFE NSW email watermark. Library staff can help you to download a standard.

Go to VETRes
Register for the site. Don't forget to use your TAFE NSW email address. Make a note of the password you choose. This password is not connected to your current TAFE NSW password.
- Sign into the site.
- Click on the link to the Australian Standards section of the site.
- Locate and add the required standard to your shopping cart and confirm the order. Shipping costs will be calculated at checkout.
Once payment has been made and the process is complete, email an electronic copy of your Australian Standards to vetres@tafensw.edu.au.and include your order number in the subject line. Please note that the electronic copy of the standard must be one you have personally downloaded, with your TAFE NSW email watermark.

For further enquiries or assistance please contact the VETRes Administrator on (02)7920 8161.

How do I order and pay for a standard not listed on the VETRes site?

To use this service you will need to download and send a copy of the standard to VETRes for them to print. Library staff can help you to download a standard.

Download your standard and keep it handy to attach to your email to VetRes. Please note that the electronic copy of the standard must be one you have personally downloaded, with your TAFE NSW email watermark.
Email: vetres@tafensw.edu.au from your TAFE NSW email address:
- Attach the electronic copy of your Australian Standard.
- Include the following information in your email. 1. Your name and course name. 2. Your postal address (within Australia).
VETRes will contact you to advise final pricing and instructions for payment.

For further enquiries or assistance please contact the VETRes Administrator on (02)7920 8161.

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