Embellishments should be designed/selected and installed as follows:
Fit for purpose, appropriately positioned and accessible.
Durable, robust and safe (suitable for corrosive environments).
Vandal resistant with parts that are easily replaceable.
Easy to maintain (with appropriate warranty and workmanship).
Comply with relevant standards, legislation, corporate documents and approvals
Planning, design and positioning
Locate near facilities such as walking and cycling pathways and activity areas
Install where there is an opportunity for passive surveillance (CPTED values)
Comply with Austroads 500 mm min offset from path edge to any obstacle
Ensure equal access. Must be accessible 180 degrees to cater for left/right handed people
Do NOT install a drinking fountain inside a fenced dog off leash park.
Drinking fountain requirements
Must be installed by a licensed plumber. A plumbing compliance permit is required. Must have Watermark certification (includes all plumbing fittings and pipes)
Water filters must NOT be installed.
Push button (‘time flow’ tapware) or lever controls, water outlet must be close to front of unit. Max operating force 19.5N. Timed flow required
(A) Equal access model (890 to 940 mm H). Where one unit installed, must select equal access model (890 mm H preferred)
(B) Lower height model (640 to 650 mm H). Where two or more units installed, select equal access first and then lower height model may be used (650 mm H preferred)
(C) dual height model (890 and 650 mm H)
Dog drinking bowl attached to a drinking fountain is not preferred for health reasons. If installed, dog bowl must be on opposite side of the post to the drinking fountain bowl. Preferred install: dog drinking bowl attached to a stand alone post with a tap.
Waste water must drain internally within unit, to prevent spilling onto pathways.
Finishes, footings and connections
Drinking fountain must be Grade 316 stainless steel. Do NOT powdercoat/2 pack epoxy
Bolt down to finished surface using anti-vandal ‘armour rings’ or equivalent
Concrete footing as per engineering specifications
(D) Must link to mains water supply with the appropriate: dual check value, isolation valve and pressure limiting valve. Installed in an easily accessible location within 1.0 m of the drinking fountain, not inside the fountain.
An isolation valve (for emergency shut off) on the supply line of each embellishment
(E)Disperse waste water via outlet pipe to a sanitary drain or soakage trench. Alternate discharge permissible with site evaluation.
Note: Further guidance and clarification of the content on this page, can be found in the relevant sections of this information sheet.
Drinking fountain with bottle filling station (combined unit)
Overarching requirements
Embellishments should be designed/selected and installed as follows:
Fit for purpose, appropriately positioned and accessible.
Durable, robust and safe (suitable for corrosive environments).
Vandal resistant with parts that are easily replaceable.
Easy to maintain (with appropriate warranty and workmanship).
Comply with relevant standards, legislation, corporate documents and approvals
Planning, design and positioning
Locate near facilities such as walking and cycling pathways and activity areas
Install where there is an opportunity for passive surveillance (CPTED values)
Comply with Austroads 500 mm min offset from path edge to any obstacle
Ensure equal access. Must be accessible 180 degrees to cater for left/right handed people
Do NOT install a drinking fountain inside a fenced dog off leash park.
Drinking fountain with bottle filling station (combined unit) requirements
Must be installed by a licensed plumber. A plumbing compliance permit is required. Must have Watermark certification (includes all plumbing fittings and pipes)
Water filters must NOT be installed.
Push button (‘time flow’ tapware) or lever controls, water outlet must be close to front of unit. Max operating force 19.5N. Timed flow required
(A) Equal access model (890 to 940 mm H). 890 mm H preferred. Max reach height for bottle filling station 1350 mm.
Do NOT install a dual height drinking fountain combined with a bottle filling station, as the bottle filling station may be difficult to access by a person using a wheelchair
Do NOT attach a dog bowl to the rear of a combined drinking fountain/bottle filling station, as the bottle filling station may be difficult to access by a person using a wheelchair. Where a dog drinking bowl is installed, it is preferred that the unit drains internally.
Waste water must drain internally within unit, to prevent spilling onto pathways.
Finishes, footings and connections
Drinking fountain with bottle filling station must be Grade 316 stainless steel. Do NOT powdercoat/2 pack epoxy
Bolt down to finished surface using anti-vandal ‘armour rings’ or equivalent
Concrete footing as per engineering specifications
(B) Must link to mains water supply with the appropriate: dual check value, isolation valve and pressure limiting valve. Installed in an easily accessible location within 1.0 m of the drinking fountain, not inside the fountain.
An isolation valve (for emergency shut off) on the supply line of each embellishment
(C)Disperse waste water via outlet pipe to a sanitary drain or soakage trench. Alternate discharge permissible with site evaluation.
Note: Further guidance and clarification of the content on this page, can be found in the relevant sections of this information sheet.
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Information contained in this document may change without notice and you should use the current material available from Council’s website and not rely on material previously printed or stored by you.
All figures and diagrams are intended to be used as an aid to design and include Council’s preferred elements but they are not intended to be prescriptive and may need to be varied as dictated by site specific factors. While Council has exercised reasonable care in preparing this document, it does not warrant or represent that it is accurate or complete. The Council will not accept responsibility for any loss, damage, cost or expense that you may incur as a result of the use of or reliance upon any material contained in this document.
This document is produced to convey general information and is not intended to constitute advice whether professional or legal. Any reference to legislation in this document is not an interpretation of the law. It is to be used as a guide only. Consult relevant authority websites for current documents, revisions and amendments.
Where a particular product or supplier is profiled in this document, Council is NOT nominating this product or supplier as the selected choice. Product/supplier information has been provided to allow users to source products which contain the correct elements required for Council embellishments. Each product profiled states ‘or equivalent’ which means that different products may be supplied provided they satisfy the identified performance criteria, recommended standards, equal access guidance and product specifications.
Product design, manufacture and installation requires appropriately qualified people to provide site specific solutions to ensure the embellishment is appropriately adapted to local conditions and data.
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