Location of connection point for gas hose assembly

This advisory note outlines the general installation requirements for the location of connection points for hose assemblies.

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Note	03/2021
Date issued	August 2021
Last updated	August 2021
For	Licensees and contractors working in the gasfitting and building industry
Issued by	Building Commission NSW Gas Compliance Unit
Scope	Applies to all metropolitan and regional areas in NSW

What is the non-compliance?

During recent audits of Class 2 buildings by Building Commission NSW, gas connection points for hose assemblies (namely quick-connect device sockets or gas bayonet fittings) are frequently installed in a non-compliant location.

Reference

The general installation requirements for the location of connection points for hose assemblies are set out in AS/NZS 5601 Part 1, clause 5.9.3. More information is also available in sections 5.9 and 5.10 in AS/NZS 5601 Part 1.

Location of connection point for hose assembly

According to AS/NZS 5601 Part 1, clause 5.9.3, a connection point for a hose assembly shall be located:

to avoid traffic across the hose, and
at least 1 metre away from a doorway in a building.

Note: Where flueless space heaters are permitted by the relevant jurisdiction, there may be a requirement that fixed ventilation openings be provided. Consideration should be given to providing such openings when installing the connection point. See Appendix N for details.

Photo of gas point incorrectly fitted in a hallway — Picture 1: Point of connection within 1m of a doorway in a building or in a hallway.

The following clause must also be referenced when considering the location of the connection point.

Prohibited location of hose assembly connection point

AS/NZS 5601 Part 1, clause 5.9.2 states that a connection point for a hose assembly shall not be located in a:

bedroom
bathroom
sauna
toilet
hallway, or
residential garage.

Quick-connect device installed outside above ground

According to AS/NZS 5601 Part 1, clause 5.10.1, a quick-connect device socket installed outside shall be at least 300mm above the ground or floor and shall have the means of securing a safety chain or wire within 50mm of the quick-connect device socket to prevent strain on the hose.

Photo of gas point incorrectly fitted on a balcony — Picture 2: Point of connection within 1m of a doorway in a building and no means of securing a safety chain or wire within 50mm of the gas bayonet.

Information contained within this advisory note refers to codes and standards current at the time at when it was last updated.

Building Commission NSW disclaims any liability (including for negligence) to any person in respect of anything done, or not done, by that person in whole or partial reliance on any of the information in this advisory note.

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