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Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT 1019 Issue 3

4N Stockbrands Mechanical Tapping Bands for PE Pipe

AS/NZS 4129:2008/Amdt 1:2013 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications Issue 3 Publication Date – 29 March 2017

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Peer Reviewers

Name/Title Organisation Date

Leith Forbes, WSAA Contractor WSAA 26/5/2011

Mohamed Yoosuf, Senior Engineer, Standards City West Water Ltd 6/6/2011

Bruce Douglas, Asset Officer - Specifications Allconnex Water 3/6/2011

Steven Nash, Senior Engineer Asset Performance Goulburn Valley Water 14/6/2011

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 21/6/2011

Leith Forbes, WSAA Contractor WSAA 17/10/2015

Peter Pittard, WSAA Contractor WSAA 29/3/2017

Approvals

Name/Title Signature Date Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager

Carl Radford 23.06.2011

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager Carl Radford

07.12.2015

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager

Carl Radford 29.3.2017

WSAA Product Appraisal 10/19 Issue 3 3

Overview of WSAA

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CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Recommendations ............................................................................................................................................ 5

2 THE APPLICANT ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 The Supplier ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 The Manufacturer .............................................................................................................................................. 5

3 THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL ..................................................................................................................................... 6

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................... 6

5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 6

5.2 Performance Requirements............................................................................................................................... 6

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA............................................................................................................. 7

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements ........................................................................................... 7

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements ................................................................................................... 7

6.2.1 Materials ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.2.1.1 Body halves .............................................................................................................................................. 7

6.2.1.2 Bolts, nuts and washers ........................................................................................................................... 8

6.2.1.3 Elastomeric sealing ring ........................................................................................................................... 8

6.2.2 Effect on water ................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.2.3 Design ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

6.2.3.1 Fitment and means of attachment ............................................................................................................ 9

6.2.3.2 Threaded outlets (tappings) ..................................................................................................................... 9

6.2.4 Testing processes ........................................................................................................................................... 9

6.2.4.1 Liquid infiltration ....................................................................................................................................... 9

6.2.4.2 Leak resistance under pressure when subjected to bending .................................................................... 9

6.2.4.3 1000 hour hydrostatic pressure test for assembled saddle ...................................................................... 9

6.2.4.4 Resistance to pressure during application of a bending moment to the branch outlet ........................... 10

6.2.4.5 Resistance to sliding of saddle on the pipe ............................................................................................ 10

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 10

8 PRODUCT MARKING ............................................................................................................................................... 10

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................... 10

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 10

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT ..................................... 11

12 DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

13 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW......................................................................................... 11

14 FUTURE WORKS .................................................................................................................................................... 11

15 DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

15.1 Issue of Report .............................................................................................................................................. 11

15.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations............................................................................ 11

15.2.1 Disclaimer of liability ................................................................................................................................... 11

15.2.2 Need for independent assessment ............................................................................................................. 12

15.3 No Updating .................................................................................................................................................. 12

15.4 No Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 12

APPENDIX A PRODUCT LITERATURE .................................................................................................................. 13

APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 14

APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................. 21

APPENDIX D – SUPPLIER CONTACTS .................................................................................................................. 22

APPENDIX E –WATER AGENCY APPROVALS ...................................................................................................... 24

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Issue 3 closes out a future work item to update AS/NZS 4020 testing and also includes

updated suppler and quality assurance details.

This appraisal addresses Stockbrands 4N tapping bands for use with polyethylene pipe in

sizes from DN63 to DN315, as detailed in Section 4. The tapping bands are manufactured

from a 20% Glass filled Noryl Resin, a stable non-corrosive material. Two halves are bolted

together with 316 stainless steel bolts, using an NBR elastomeric lip seal to achieve water

tightness. The tapping bands are rated as PN16.

The tapping bands are coloured black for use with polyethylene (PE) reticulation water

mains. Purple coloured tapping bands are available for non-drinking water.

Stockbrands 4N tapping bands for use with pipeline materials other than PE have been

Appraised in PA 1018 against WSAA Product Specification WSA PS 310 Tapping bands –

mechanical for pressure applications – water supply complying with AS/NZS 4793:2009

Mechanical tapping bands for waterworks purposes.

Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd and their manufacturer Ace Plastics Pty Ltd both operate under

quality management systems certified to ISO 9001:2008.

The 4N tapping bands are product certified by Australian Certification Services to AS/NZS

4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

This Appraisal has determined that the Stockbrands 4N tapping bands, as detailed in Section

4 and included in the product certification schedule, comply with the requirements of WSA

PS 327 Tapping bands, mechanical, for use with polyethylene (PE) mains for pressure

applications-water supply and are considered as ‘fit for purpose’.

1.1 Recommendations

It is recommended that WSAA members, subject to any specific requirements of the member,

accept or authorise the Stockbrands 4N tapping bands for use with polyethylene (PE)

reticulation water mains, as detailed in this report, provided any relevant conditions relating

to the design, installation, acceptance testing and commissioning are performed in

accordance with WSAA Codes, AS/NZS 4129 and the manufacturer’s requirements.

2 THE APPLICANT

2.1 The Supplier

The Stockbrands Company was formed in 1963 by the Forehan family and is still owned and

operated by the family. The Company commenced as a foundry primarily manufacturing

items for the stock identification industry and in 1968 the company started casting bronze

fittings for the mains water supply. In 1987 the Company commenced injection moulding

plastic ear tags for sheep identification.

In conjunction with the local Water and Gas Authorities, the Company began experiments in

the moulding of plastic tapping bands and fittings for water and gas reticulation. The W ater

Corporation in Western Australia provided practical advice and assistance for the original

design and manufacture of the tapping band. SECWA (now Atco Gas) was equally involved

in the current range of gas products and the Company is currently one of the main suppliers

of tapping bands and associated products to WA and Victorian Gas networks.

Over the years, the development of Stockbrands mains water tapping bands has progressed

with the result being the unique 4N tapping band.

2.2 The Manufacturer

ACE Plastics Pty Ltd commenced operations in 1987 at its current location in Osborne Park

WA. Since that time it has grown into a sophisticated modern plastic injection moulding

business employing specialist tool makers and die setters using the latest equipment and

efficient manufacturing methods.

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ACE Plastics Pty Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assured Company offering a complete

design development, manufacture, assembly and delivery service to clients.

3 THE PRODUCT

Stockbrands 4N tapping bands provides a means for the connection of property service pipes

from reticulation pipelines. Two halves are bolted together with Grade 316 stainless steel

bolts to form a full circle clamp around the pipe. An NBR elastomeric lip seal is employed to

achieve water tightness. The tapping bands are rated as PN16.

The two halves are manufactured from a Noryl resin (20% glass filled). Noryl resins are a

modified polyphenylene ether (PPE) / polyamide (PA) resin blend that combines PPE's

dimensional stability, low water absorption and heat resistance with PA's chemical

resistance and flow characteristics.

The tapping bands are colour coded black for use with polyethylene (PE) reticulation water

mains. Purple coloured tapping bands are available for non-drinking water.

Nuts and bolts are Grade 316 stainless steel and the nut is coated with molybond to prevent

thread galling. The ‘E’-lip seal is made from NBR elastomer. The female tapered thread

outlet is reinforced with a Grade 316 stainless steel collar.

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL

Details of the Stockbrands 4N tapping band range for PE pipe is provided in Table 1.

TABLE 1

TAPPING BANDS FOR SERIES 1 PE PRESSURE PIPES

Nominal Size

(DN)

Threaded Outlet1

AS/NZS 4130

Series 1 PE Pipe

63 20, 25 ●

90 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ●

110 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ●

125 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ●

160 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ●

180 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ●

225 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ●

315 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ●

Note 1 – 4N tapping bands are supplied with threaded tapered internal threads RC in accordance with AS

ISO 7.1-2008 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation.

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA

5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements

The WSAA product appraisal network accepts 4N Stockbrands mechanical tapping bands

manufactured in compliance with AS/NZS 4129 and duly certified by means of an ISO Type

5 product certification scheme undertaken by a JAS-ANZ accredited Conformity Assessment

Body (CAB) or by an international accreditation system recognised by JAS-ANZ.

The manufacturer is generally expected to have a production management and control

system that has been duly accredited in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 as a prerequisite

to undergoing a product certification audit.

5.2 Performance Requirements

4N Stockbrands mechanical tapping bands have been appraised for compliance with

AS/NZS 4129 – Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications .

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Appraisal criteria are also determined by the WSAA Infrastructure Products and Materials

Network and regularly reviewed to ensure that the criteria reflect the requirements of WSAA

members.

The following Product Specification is also relevant to this application:

WSA PS-327 Tapping Saddles, Mechanical, for Use with Polyethylene (PE) Mains for

Pressure Applications – Water Supply.

A copy of the above Product Specification can be found in Appendix C or downloaded from

the WSAA website.

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements

Stockbrands Company Pty Ltd has a quality certified management system to ISO 9001:2008

certified by Bureau Veritas Australia Pty. Ltd. (BVQi) Certificate No AU001422.

The manufacturing company, Ace Plastics Pty Ltd, has a quality certified management

system to ISO 9001:2008 certified by Bureau Veritas Australia Pty. Ltd, Certificate No.

AU001422B.

Stockbrands 4N Tapping Bands are product certified by Australian Certification Services,

Certificate of Conformity No. 3004, for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for

polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

Austain Fasteners Pty Ltd, the supplier of the stainless-steel fasteners has a quality certified

management system to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 certified by Bureau Veritas Australia Pty.

Ltd., Certificate No. AUS13000132.

Motherson Elastomers Pty Ltd, the supplier of the NBR rubber compound, has a quality

certified management system to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 certified by SGS Pty Ltd, Certificate

No. 3105216.

CRP Industries Pty Ltd, the supplier of the lip seal, has a quality certified management

system to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 certified by BSI, Certificate No. FS 604278.

Copies of the primary Quality Assurance and Product Certification licences have been

included in Appendix B. Other certifications are available for downloading from the WSAA

member’s website.

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements

6.2.1 Materials

6.2.1.1 Body halves

Reference AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clauses 1.13.1 & 1.13.2

NORYL resin is manufactured by Sabic Innovative Plastics, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA.

The Stockbrands 4N tapping bands are manufactured from a nominated NORYL resin (20%

glass filled). This is a unique material not listed in Table 1.1 of AS/NZS 4129.

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.13.1 specifies materials not specified in Table 1.1 should have

test conditions established in accordance with the principles of ISO 9080 so as to be at least

equivalent to the conditions for the materials listed in Table 1.1 for the evaluation of the long

term performance of the material.

Stockbrands has submitted documentation from Sabic describing ‘typical properties’ as

prepared by GE Plastics listing ‘Mechanical’, ‘Impact’, ‘Thermal ’ and ‘Physical’ values as

tested against various ASTM D standards.

Stockbrands requested Sabic to carry out an extreme form of test to indicate compliance

with Clause 2.4.1 of AS/NZS 4129. The subsequent testing was carried out by the Welch

Technology Centre (WTC) in Bangalore, India. This process has been accepted by

Australian Certification Services.

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The WTC report titled ‘Environmental Stress Cracking test sheet’ has been submitted by

Stockbrands and provide the following information:

• Exposure method - Immersion

• Standard: ASTM D543

• Chemical - Free chlorine Test 1 = 5ppm, Test 2 = 5000ppm

• Exposure time 1000 hours

• Test specimens 5 for each test

Indicated results (averages) after 1000 hours compared to control specimen retained in air

are shown in Table 3:

TABLE 3

ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING TEST RESULTS

Averages Control in air 5ppm water 5000 ppm water Chlorine Result

Yield strength 84% 98% 98% Insignificant

Strain at Break 100% 95% to 103% 95% to 103% Insignificant

Weight -1000Hr 0 hours +2.40% +2.27% Minimal change

Colour change 0 hours No change Light brown Insignificant

The general indication from the data supplied was minimal change to the Noryl material

when exposed to water containing 5000ppm chlorine. Accepted

Note 1:

AS/NZS 4129, Clause 1.13.1 relates to testing dimensional stability of plastic materials in drinking water with

maximum disinfection levels. Standards Australia Committee WS/16 has been asked to clarify this test with

respect to the 4N tapping band and the response to date indicates the Clause cannot be objectively assessed.

Note 2:

Ref AS/NZS 4129, Clause 1.13.1 Australian Certification Services Evaluation Audit states:

Plastics moulded material test. Identifies that a 1000 hour type test needs to be conducted on an injection

moulded pipe sample, materials under test conditions as listed in a table. In accordance with the standards data

pertaining to the long-term performance of the material would need to be supplied in order to establish what

test conditions are to be applied. i.e. The 20% glass filled NORYL material cannot be extruded into a pipe form

and this test was deemed inappropriate for this material.

6.2.1.2 Bolts, nuts and washers

Refer: AS/NZS 4129:2008 – Clause 1.14.1.2

Bolts, nuts and washers are 10mm Grade 316 stainless steel with the nuts coated with dry molybdenum for anti-galling. Stockbrands has previously submitted delivery dockets and a letter of confirmation from the supplier.

6.2.1.3 Elastomeric sealing ring

The elastomeric sealing ring is an ‘E’-lip seal moulded from NBR rubber by CRP Industries.

The compound is supplied by Motherson Elastomers.

Stockbrands has submitted a copy of a Material Test Report to confirm compliance with

AS1646-2007 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes.

6.2.2 Effect on water

Refer: AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.12 – EFFECT ON WATER

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Stockbrands has submitted a type test report from Water Quality Centre Test Report Number 183556 dated 6th June 2016 to demonstrate that the Stockbrands 4N tapping bands comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 4020:2005 using a scaling factor of 0.05.

6.2.3 Design

6.2.3.1 Fitment and means of attachment

NATA accredited Plumbing Testing Laboratory (PTL) Report No. TT2183 has been submitted

to demonstrate 4N tapping band assembly complies with full circle requirements.

6.2.3.2 Threaded outlets (tappings)

Refer: AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.8 – THREADED END CONNECTIONS ON FITTINGS

4N tapping bands are supplied with threaded outlets (tappings) with tapered RC internal

threads in accordance to AS ISO 7.1:2008 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made

on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation. Stockbrands advise that

tapered RC threaded outlets will tolerate considerable over tightening when a tapered R

external threaded fitting is used.

Stockbrands has submitted a test report from the NATA accredited (Reg No. 676) Vipac

Plumbing Products Laboratory where three PN 16 rated samples in size DN 315 were

successfully tested and demonstrated compliance with Clause 1.8.

The outlet has a 316 stainless steel reinforcing band fitted.

6.2.4 Testing processes

Refer: Clause 6.2.1.1 above.

Australian Certification Services Evaluation Audit states:

Clause 1.13.1 AS/NZS 4129:2008 (also Clause 2.4.2 AS/NZS 4793:2009). Plastics moulded

material test identifies that a 1000-hour type test needs to be conducted on an injection

moulded pipe sample, materials under test conditions as listed in a table. In accordance with

the standards data pertaining to the long term performance of the material would need to be

supplied in order to establish what test conditions are to be applied.

i.e. the 20% glass filled NORYL material cannot be extruded into a pipe form and this test

was deemed inappropriate for this material.

Accepted

6.2.4.1 Liquid infiltration

Ref AS/NZS 4129:2008, Clause 4.4.2

Stockbrands submitted Joint infiltration tests witnessed by the Plumbing Testing Laboratory

- Test Report No. TT2183. The testing was conducted on PE 100 PN 16 pipe in sizes DN

63, 110, 125 and 180.

Conforms

6.2.4.2 Leak resistance under pressure when subjected to bending


AS/NZS 4129:2008, Clause 4.4.3 specifies a test for leak resistance under pressure when

the pipe is subjected to prescribed bending. This test has been deemed unnecessary as the

industry norm is ‘no tapping on bent pipes’. Some agencies allow tapping on DN 63 and

smaller mains installed in cul-de-sacs where the radii are usually large and unlikely to have

a detrimental effect on the sealing of the tapping band.

Accepted

6.2.4.3 1000 hour hydrostatic pressure test for assembled saddle


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Stockbrands submitted 1000 hour hydrostatic pressure tests performed by the Plumbing

Testing Laboratory - Test Report No. TT2183. The testing was conducted on PE 100 PN 16

pipe in sizes DN 63, 110, 125 and 180.

For the additional product to the range Stockbrands has submitted a test report from the

NATA accredited (Reg No. 676) Vipac Plumbing Products Laboratory where three PN 16

rated samples in size DN 315 were successfully tested to the nominated Clause 4.4.4.

Conforms

6.2.4.4 Resistance to pressure during application of a bending moment to the branch

outlet


Stockbrands submitted resistance to bending moment tests witnessed by the Plumbing

Testing Laboratory - Test Report No. TT2183. The testing was conducted on PE 100 PN 16

pipe in sizes DN 63, 110, 125 and 180.

Conforms

6.2.4.5 Resistance to sliding of saddle on the pipe


Stockbrands submitted resistance to axial sliding tests witnessed by the Plumbing Testing

Laboratory - Test Report No. TT2183. The testing was conducted on PE 100 PN 16 pipe in

sizes DN 63, 110, 125 and 180.

Conforms

NOTE: Test Report No. TT2183 includes photos of the test rig demonstrating the various

arrangements and equipment used to undertake the tests.

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION

Installation instructions are printed on the outside of the plastic packaging . A label placed

on the right-hand side of the fitting instructions outside of the packaging, listing product code,

product size and off take size, tapping band designation pipe type suitability (i.e. Standards

and bar code).

8 PRODUCT MARKING

Ref AS/NZS 4129:2008, Clause 1.15

The 4N tapping band is legibly and durably marked (moulded) with the following

information:

Manufacturer 4N moulded into the upper half

Pressure class PN 16 moulded into the upper half

Size XXX mm moulded into the lower half

Pipe material PE moulded into the lower half

Standards marking moulded into the lower half

Manufacturer’s date/batch stamp moulded into the lower half.

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

Tapping bands are supplied in clear sealed plastic bags, Stockbrands Co ‘Terms of Sale’ is

printed on one side and the ‘Fitting Instructions’ printed on the opposite side.

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY

The products are covered by the normal commercial and legal requirements of the

Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), which covers manufacture to the relevant

standard, and details of Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd warranty is included in their terms and

conditions of sale.

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11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING

REPORT

A list of Water Agencies that have approved 4N tapping bands in attached as Appendix E.

12 DISCUSSION

Stockbrands advise that the 4N tapping band tapered threaded outlet are only compatible

with tapered male threads. It should be noted that ferrules or ball valves commonly used for

service connections have tapered threads.

Stockbrands 4N Tapping Bands may be positioned on the pipe with outlets ranging from

vertical to horizontal in order to suit various service pipework orientations.

13 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW

No outcomes to be addressed.

14FUTURE WORKS

There are no future work requirements.

15 DISCLAIMER

This Product Appraisal Report (Report) is issued by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited on the understanding that:

This Report applies to the product(s) as submitted. Any changes to the product(s) either

minor or major shall void this Report.

To maintain the recommendations of this Report any such changes shall be detailed and

notified to the Product Appraisal Manager for consideration and review of the Report and

appropriate action. Appraisals and their recommendations will be the subject of continuous

review dependent upon the satisfactory performance of products.

WSAA reserves the right to undertake random audits of product manufacture and installation.

Where products fail to maintain appraised performance requirements the appraisal and its

recommendations may be modified and reissued. Appraisal reports will be reviewed and

reissued at regular intervals not exceeding five (5) years.

The following information explains a number of very important limits on your ability to rely on

the information in this Report. Please read it carefully and take it into account when

considering the contents of this Report.

Any enquiries regarding this report should be directed to the Program Manager, Carl

Radford, Phone: 03 8605 7601 email [email protected].

15.1 Issue of Report

This Report has been published and/or prepared by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited and nominated Project Manager and peer group of technical specialists

(the Publishers).

The Report has been prepared for use within Australia only by technical specialists that have

expertise in the function of products such as those appraised in the Report (the Recipients).

By accepting this Report, the Recipient acknowledges and represents to the Publisher(s)

and each person involved in the preparation of the Report that the Recipient has understood

and accepted the terms of this Disclaimer.

15.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations

15.2.1 Disclaimer of liability

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of the Report accept(s)

any liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person however caused (including

negligence or the omission by any person to do anything) relating in any way to the Report

or the product appraisal criteria underlying it. This includes (without limitation) any liability

for any recommendation or information in the Report or any errors or omissions.

mailto:[email protected]

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15.2.2 Intellectual Property and other rights

The Water Services Association of Australia Limited does not undertake any assessment of

whether the importation, manufacture, sale or use of the Product the subject of this Report

infringes the intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of any person. Recipients of the

report should undertake their own assessment of whether (as relevant) the importation,

manufacture, sale or use of the relevant Products infringe the intellectual property rights or

other proprietary rights of any person. If the Product infringes intellectual property rights or

other proprietary rights there is potential for the supply of the Products to be interrupted.

From time to time the Water Services Association of Australia Limited and the other

Publishers may receive notice of allegations that the importation, manufacture, sale or use

of the Product infringes intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights. The Water

Services Association of Australia Limited's policy is to not refer to such allegations in its

reports or take any other steps to put Recipients on notice of such allegations, unless and

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Recipients acknowledge, agree and accept that the Water Services Association of Australia

Limited may have information in its possession about intellectual property rights infringement

allegations or other infringement allegations in relation to the Product which are not referred

to or disclosed in this Report and which are not otherwise communicated to Recipient.

15.2.3 Need for independent assessment

The information and any recommendation contained (expressly or by implication) in this

Report are provided in good faith (and subject to the limitations noted in this Report)..

However, you should treat the information as indicative only. You should not rely on that

information or any such recommendation except to the extent that you reach an agreement

to the contrary with the Publisher(s).

This Report does not contain all information that a person might require for the purposes of

assessing any product discussed or appraised within it (Product). The product appraisal

criteria used in preparing this Report may not address all relevant aspects of the Product.

Recipients should seek independent evidence of any matter which is material to their

decisions in connection with an assessment of the Product and consult their own advisers

for any technical information required. Any decision to use the Product should take into

account the reliability of that independent evidence obtained by the Recipient regarding the

Product.

Recipients should also independently verify and assess the appropriateness of any

recommendation in the Report, especially given that any recommendation will not take into

account a Recipient’s particular needs or circumstances.

WSAA has not evaluated the extent of the product liability and professional indemnify

insurance that the provider of the product maintains. Recipients should ensure that they

evaluate the allocation of liability for product defects and any professional advice obtained

in relation to the product or its specification including the requirements for product liability

and professional indemnity insurance.

15.3 No Updating

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of this Report [has] [have]

any obligation to notify you of any change in the information contained in this Report or of

any new information concerning the Publisher(s) or the Product or any other matter.

15.4 No Warranty

The Publisher(s) do[es] not, in any way, warrant that steps have been taken to verify or audit

the accuracy or completeness of the information in this Report, or the accuracy,

completeness or reasonableness of any recommendation in this Report.

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APPENDIX A PRODUCT LITERATURE

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APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS

Copies of the following Quality Certification Certificates are available for downloading from

the WSAA Members Website.

TABLE B1 - STOCKBRANDS – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Stockbrands Co. Pty. Ltd. – 53 Edwards Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017

Quality Systems Standard AS/NZS 9001:2008

Certification licence no. AUS 001422

Certifying agency Bureau Veritas

First date of certification 29 September 1995

Current date of certification 14 January 2015

Expiry date of certification 1 February 2018

TABLE B2 - ACE PLASTICS – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Ace Plastics Pty Ltd. – 53 Edwards Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017

Quality Systems Standard AS/NZS 9001:2008

Certification licence no. AU001422B

Certifying agency Bureau Veritas

First date of certification 29 September 1995

Current date of certification 14 January 2015

Expiry date of certification 1 February 2018

TABLE B3 - STOCKBRANDS – PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Ace Plastics Pty Ltd. – 53 Edwards Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017

Product Standard/Spec. AS/NZS 4129:2008

Certificate Licence No. 3004

Issuing certification body Australian Certification Services

First date of certification 15 July 2011

Current date of certification 21 July 2016

Expiry date of certification 14 July 2021

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APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

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APPENDIX D – SUPPLIER CONTACTS

STATE COMPANY ADDRESS TELEPHONE No

WA Agru Australia 12 Rolling Cresent Kwinana WA 6167 08 9419 3686

WA Galvin Plumbing 35 Sundercombe St Osborne Park - WA 6017 08 94418544

WA Coupler / Malaga 8/2 Carson Road Malaga WA 6090 08 9248 9994

WA Dobbie Dico 430 Victoria Road Malaga WA 6090 08 9249 7000

WA Norma Group 2/16 Gilliam Drive Kelmscott WA 6111 08 9390 3903

WA HR Products 207 Bannister Road Canning Vale - WA 6970 08 9455 1677

WA Parkwoood Plumbing 168 Bannister Road Canning Vale - WA 6970 08 9455 1444

WA Vindex Pty Ltd 10 Sainsbury Rd, O'Connor WA 6163 08 9337 4344

WA Viadux 29 Colin Jamieson DriveWelshpool WA 6106 1300 842389

WA Hygrade Water Contact – Myles Beutler 0420 939 714

WA Tradelink Plumbing 4 Marriott Rd, Jandakot WA 6164 0427 697 186

NSW Viadux 14 Yangan Drive Beresfield NSW 2322 1300 842389

NSW Viadux 21 Frank Street Wetherill Park NSW 2164 1300 842389

NSW Vindex Pty Ltd 254 Woodpark Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164 02 9604 2422

NSW HR Products 2/8-9 Lagana Pl, Wetherill Park NSW 2164 02 9725 5733

NSW Hygrade Water 10 McPherson Road Smeaton Grange NSW 2768 02 4646 1747

NSW Norma Group 15 Pursehouse Place, Goulburn NSW 2580 02 4822 4999

VIC Agru Australia 90 Foundation Road Truganina VIC 3029 08 9236 9500

VIC HR Products WaterDale Road Heidelberg VIC 3081 03 9457 7500

VIC Hygrade Water Contact – Rodney Fenton 04217 928608

VIC Bentons Plumbing Supplies 2 Webber Prd Keilor East VIC 0438 328 022

VIC Viadux 125-175 Patullos Lane Somerton Vic 3062 1300 842389

VIC Norma Group 85 Merrindale Drive Croydon, VIC 3136 South 03 9761 4416

TAS Hygrade Water Contact – Rodney Fenton 04217 928608

QLD Hygrade Water 11 Meakin Road Meadowbrook, QLD 4131 0475 819303

QLD Vindex Pty Ltd 224 Musgrave Rd Coppers Plain QLD 4108 07 3277 2822

QLD Civil Pipe Supplies 2 Potassium St Narangba QLD 4504 07 3204 8906

QLD HR Products 93 Chetwynd St Loganholme QLD 4129 07 3806 0522

QLD Norma Group 4 /93 Pearson Road, Yatala QLD 4207 07 3807 4638

QLD Viadux 27 Industrial Ave Molendinar QLD 4214 1300 842389

SA Bianco Precast 183 South Trc, Wingfield SA 5013 08 8444 7506

SA HR Products Cnr Wilson St & Frederick Rd Royal Park SA 5014 08 8341 0707

SA Norma Group 3-5 Walsh Ave, St Marys SA 5042 08 8374 3999

SA Viadux 20 Tamninga Street Regency Park SA 5010 1300 842389

NT Rhino Industry 88 Pruen Road, Berrimah NT, 0828 08 947 3400

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NT Vinidex Pty Ltd 3846 Marjorie Street, Pinelands NT 0829 0418 788554

NT Viadux 9 McCourt Road Yarrawomga NT 0830 1300842389

NZ WaterWorks Wholesale 17 Hurlstone Drive New Plymouth - NZ 0011 646 7696373

NOTE: List of Distributors supplied by Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd, current as of the 1st May 2015.

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APPENDIX E –WATER AGENCY APPROVALS

WATER AGENCY LOCATION COUNTRY

Water Corporation Western Australia Australia

Busselton Water Western Australia Australia

Aqwest Western Australia Australia

SA Water South Australia Australia

City West Water Victoria Australia

South East Water Victoria Australia

Yarra Valley Water Victoria Australia

Barwon Water Victoria Australia

Sydney Water NSW Australia

Hunter Valley Water NSW Australia

Power & Water NT Northern Territory Australia

Queensland Urban Utilities Queensland Australia

Taswater Tasmania Australia

Manukau Water Manukau New Zealand

Hutt City Council New Zealand

Tauranga City Tauranga New Zealand

Christchurch City Christchurch New Zealand

Marlborough Council Marlborough New Zealand

Metrowater ThreeKings New Zealand

Porirua City Council Porirua New Zealand

Hamilton City Council Hamilton New Zealand

Kapital Coast Council Paraparaumu New Zealand

Dunedin City Council Dunedin New Zealand

NOTE: Agency Approvals supplied by Stockbrands, current as of the 1st May 2015

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Melbourne Office

Level 8, 401 Docklands Drive Docklands VIC 3008

Phone: (03) 8605 7666 Fax: (03) 8605 7612 Sydney Office

Level 11, 39 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000

GPO Box 915 Sydney NSW 2001

Phone: (02) 9221 5966 Fax: (02 9221 5977

www.wsaa.asn.au

http://www.wsaa.asn.au/

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