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Specifies requirements for the design, construction, location, and operation and testing of systems for the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia. Requirements for the management of emergencies involving anhydrous ammonia and for the fire protection associated facilities are also specified.

Sets out requirements and recommendations for the storage and handling of toxic substances that in Australia, meet the Class 6.1 classification criteria of the ADG Code and in New Zealand, the Class 6.1 classification criteria of the IMDG Code and Schedules 1-4 of the New Zealand Toxic Substances Regulations 1983. The Standard applies to Class 6.1 substances and may also apply to substances of other classes having a 6.1 Subsidiary Risk. A discussion of the hazards presented by toxic substances and a bibliography of documents providing guidelines on the preparation of emergency plans are provided in appendices.

Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of Class 9 (miscellaneous) dangerous goods and articles, in packages, IBCs and bulk. Advice is given on fire protection, waste disposal, operations and personnel safety. Guidelines for emergency procedures are also provided.

Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of Class 4 dangerous goods as classified in the ADG Code, for Australia, and the HNSO Act, for New Zealand.

Specifies materials, design, construction, installation, testing and maintenance requirements for below ground plastics gas distribution networks to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 4645.1, for the distribution of fuel gas suitable for domestic, commercial or industrial uses.

Sets out good design and management principles and practices for the construction, operation and maintenance of manufacturing and processing plants and associated transportation and storage systems.

This Amendment applies to the following elements:• Global changes• Clauses 1.1.2, 1.1.3.1, 1.1.3.4, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.8.1, 2.8.4, 2.8.6, 2.9.1, 2.9.2, 2.9.3, 2.9.4, 2.9.5, 2.9.6, 2.13.3, 2.13.3.1, 2.13.3.2, 3.1.8, 4.2, 5.1.4.1, 5.1.4.2, 5.1.7, 5.2.7.3, 5.2.12.2, 5.2.12.3, 6, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.3.2, 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.6, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.11.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.4.1, 7.4.3, 8.1, 8.4.1, 9.2, 9.3.2.2, 9.4, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9.1, 9.10.1, 10.3.1, C.4, C.5.2, C.5.4, C.6.4, E.1.1, E.1.2, E.2.1, E.3.2.1, E.3.3.1, H.1, H.2, H.3, L.3.3.4• Figures 3.1.8(E), 7.3.1• Table 5.1.4.3• Bibliography

​Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of LP Gas, in cylinders and bulk tanks.

AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 is amended as follows.

Specifies requirements and means of conformance for the design, installation and commissioning of LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes.