SG815

Drinking Water Dispensers

GUIDE NOTE: Refer to Design Guide sections DG/ HYDRAULICS GENERALLY , DG DRAINAGE (& TRADE WASTE) .

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General

Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC 0815 Drinking Water Dispensers except as follows :

In accordance with the NSW Government Resource Efficiency Policy, all fixtures and fittings must be at least the average WELS star rating by product type. Where WELS rating is not available, use the alternative WaterMark rating scheme.

All new water-using appliances must be at least 0.5 stars above the average Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) star rating by product type, except toilets and urinals, which must be purchased at the average WELS star rating.

Appliances and equipment purchased in the following categories with star ratings under the WELS

scheme will be at least:

showerheads – 3.5 stars (>4.5 but <=6.0 l/min)
toilets and urinals – 4 stars
washing machines – 4.5 stars
dishwashers – 5 stars
taps and flow controllers – 5 stars.

Consult with the local health authority and the School Principal for specific requirements for Infectious disease control for drinking water outlets and water bottle filling outlets at the school.

Products

Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC 0815.2 Products.

Execution

Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC 0815.3 Execution

Selections

N/A

As per current NATSPEC 0815.4 Selections except as follows:

4.1

Drinking Water Dispenser Schedule

N/A

GUIDE NOTE: Delete subclause "4.1 Water Dispenser Systems" nominated in NATSPEC Building Template/ Worksection and replace with the following text:

4.1 Drinking Water Dispenser Schedules

Water dispenser system schedule

Property	A	B	C
Manufacturer
Dispenser system
Capacity/flow rate
Water delivered
Warranty
Options
Finish
Font
Air cooled model
Mixer tap
Sink mixer disabled lever
Dispenser style
Filter
Tundish/outlet
Mounting

Drinking Fountains

Property	Equal to A
Location	General
	Single Unit Drinking Fountains not to be used in schools See was / drinking trough

Property

Equal to A

Location

General

Single Unit Drinking Fountains not to be used in schools

See was / drinking trough

Water Bottle Fillers

Property	Equal to A
Location	General
	Provide Water Bottle Fillers at each Drinking Water Dispenser Station

Fabricated SS Trough | Wash / Drinking Trough PS + HS

Property	Equal to A
Location	Boys + Girls Toilets, Outdoor learning areas, Drinking facilities general, HS showers + change
Brand	Marko Stainless Steel Products
Catalogue number or model	PW Wallsend Pattern with support assembly, ss splashback Refer to EFSG / SG / SG DRAWING SG 603/3
Material	Stainless steel Grade 304 No4 linish 0.9 mm thick
Outlet	50mm, SS grate with sufficient fall to effectively drain water to the grate.
Corners + Edging	Radius rounding finish to all corners, Return folds to remove all exposed leading edges. Sharp edges are not accepted.
Identification	Manufacturers name to be permanently embossed in a clear visible location on the trough
Plumbing	Chrome plated copper or SS. MANDATORY : PVC piping or PVC waste pipes or traps or flexible piping are not to be used.
Rim Height to ground or FFL		Wash trough	Drinking Trough
	Pre School	550 mm	550 mm
	Primary	650 mm	700 mm
	Secondary	700 mm	900 mm
Bottle Filler Outlet	Provide for minimum 1 water bottle filling outlet in addition to bubbler outlets
Trough Guard	Refer to SG / METALWORK / DRINKING/WASH TROUGH GUARD Drinking Trough Guards to be installed on all external Drinking Troughs
Splash Back	Height 300mm. Fixed securely to wall
Support Assembly	40mm x 6mm MS assembly with pre-drilled fixing holes. Fully welded. Hot dip Galvanised after fabrication. Fix securely to wall through pre drilled holes with noncorrosive fasteners and 10mm dia min masonry anchors. Refer to SG / METALWORK / BRACKET FOR DRINKING WATER/WASH TROUGH

Chilled Drinking Water System PS + HS | West of 33 deg Isotherm

Property	Equal to A
	GUIDE NOTE: Refer to Educational Facilities Standards and Guidelines for appropriate location requirements.
Location	Only to be provided west of 33 degree Isotherm
Type	Mains connected storage system water cooler with tin plated reservoir fitted with drain to facilitate periodic cleaning.
Reservoir Capacity	123 litre
Refrigerant	Non-toxic and inflammable
Temperature Control	Thermostat, factory pre-set
Compressor	½ hp capacity, 1120 watts. Hermetically sealed for silent running.
Condenser	Copper tube and aluminium fin
Rating Conditions – Performance	Outlet water 10 degree C (based on inlet temperature of 27 degree C)
Installation	In accordance with manufacturers instructions
Bottle Filler Outlet	Provide for minimum 1 water bottle filling outlet in addition to bubbler outlets
Number of Units	GUIDE NOTE: Refer to Educational Facilities Standards and Guidelines for determining number of chilled drinking water units. NOTE: The above nominated unit is capable of supplying up to 4 outlets during peak periods.