AS NZS 2658-2022 PDF
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St AS NZS 2658-2022
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Ст AS NZS 2658-2022
Original standard AS NZS 2658-2022 in PDF full version. Additional info + preview on request
Full title and description
AS/NZS 2658:2022 — LP Gas — Portable and mobile appliances. Specifies general requirements, construction and safety requirements, performance and test methods, and marking/information for portable and mobile appliances that use vaporized liquefied petroleum (LP) gas as fuel; covers appliances supplied at vapour pressure or regulated at the injector orifice.
Abstract
This joint Australia/New Zealand standard defines safety, construction and test requirements for portable and mobile LP‑gas appliances (including appliances supplied from non‑refillable canisters, separate cylinders or integral supplies above specified volumes). It sets performance tests, marking and instruction requirements to ensure safe use and to support regulatory approval and certification of portable gas appliances in Australia and New Zealand.
General information
- Status: Current / Active.
- Publication date: 28 January 2022.
- Publisher: Standards Australia in joint publication with Standards New Zealand (AS/NZS series).
- ICS / categories: Gas appliances / fuel‑gas systems (ICS 97.040.20 — gas appliances and burners).
- Edition / version: 5th edition (AS/NZS 2658:2022).
- Number of pages: Presented commercially as ~130–146 pages depending on publisher format (common listings: 131–146 pages).
Scope
Applies to portable and mobile appliances that vaporize LP gas as fuel, where gas may be supplied from: (a) separate non‑refillable gas containers (e.g. small canisters) at vapour pressure; (b) separate refillable cylinders connected directly or via flexible hose assembly; or (c) integral gas supplies with storage in excess of small volumes. The standard provides additional specific requirements for particular appliance types and complements other gas‑appliance and installation standards used for certification and regulatory compliance.
Key topics and requirements
- Construction and mechanical strength requirements for portable/mobile LP‑gas appliances.
- Fuel‑supply interface requirements (canister, cylinder, integral supply) and acceptable container standards.
- Performance and safety test methods (burner performance, stability, leak and overpressure testing, flame failure/thermocouple checks where applicable).
- Marking, labelling and user/instruction information requirements (safety warnings, fuel type, operating instructions).
- Requirements for appliance controls, regulators, hoses and connectors where applicable.
- Specific provisions for different appliance categories (e.g., cookers, heaters, lamps) and for use conditions (indoor/outdoor, ventilation considerations).
Typical use and users
Used by manufacturers, product designers, test laboratories, conformity‑assessment bodies and certification authorities to design, test and certify portable and mobile LP‑gas appliances for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Also referenced by importers, distributors, safety regulators and compliance officers when assessing appliance safety and regulatory conformity.
Related standards
Commonly used alongside other national and regional gas standards and codes, for example AS/NZS 5263 series (gas appliance general requirements and specific appliance parts), AS/NZS 5601 (gas installations), AS/NZS 1596 (storage and handling of LP Gas) and standards for gas canisters/containers (EN 417, AS 2030 series) and appliance certification guidance.
Keywords
LP Gas, LPG, portable appliance, mobile appliance, gas canister, gas cylinder, gas appliance safety, burner test, AS/NZS 2658, Standards Australia, Standards New Zealand.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: AS/NZS 2658:2022 is the joint Australia/New Zealand standard that specifies safety, construction, performance testing and marking requirements for portable and mobile appliances that use vaporized LP gas.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers general requirements and test methods for appliances supplied from non‑refillable canisters, separate cylinders or integral supplies (above small storage volumes), including construction, performance tests, markings and instructions needed for safe use and certification in Australia/New Zealand.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Manufacturers, designers, test houses, certification bodies, regulators, importers and distributors use the standard to design, test and demonstrate conformity of portable and mobile LP‑gas appliances. Test labs and safety assessors rely on it for certification evidence.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: AS/NZS 2658:2022 is the current edition published in January 2022; it supersedes AS 2658 editions and amendments from 2008 and earlier.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — it is part of the AS/NZS gas appliance family and is intended to be used alongside other AS/NZS and relevant international standards covering gas appliance general requirements, specific appliance types, installations and gas supply/container specifications.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: LP Gas, LPG, portable gas appliances, mobile gas appliances, vapour pressure supply, appliance testing, marking, AS/NZS 2658.