AS/NZS 2982.1:1997

Laboratory design and construction - General requirements

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Sets out requirements relating to the design and construction of buildings which have laboratories. It applies both to new laboratories and to where existing buildings are converted to laboratory use. Special sections are included for hazardous substances, biological laboratories, radiological, secondary school and tertiary laboratories.

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Status: SUPERSEDED

Published: 04/03/1997

Pages: 41

Committee: BD/46

References

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Standards NZ References:

AS/NZS 3661.1:1993
Slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces - Requirements

Overseas Standards References:

AS 2430 Classification of hazardous areas
AS 2243.6 Safety in laboratories - Mechanical aspects
AS 2192 Sterilizers – Steam - Downward displacement
AS 2243.7 Safety in laboratories - Electrical aspects
AS 1735 Lifts escalators and moving walks (known as the SAA Lift Code)
AS 1668.2 The use of mechanical ventilation and airconditioning in buildings - Mechanical ventilation for acceptable ind
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
NHMRC No. 19 and No. 39 Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Ionizing Radiations in Secondary Schools (1986)
ACTDG (Advisory Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods)
AS 4260.1(Int) High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters - Performance and construction
NOHSC NOHSC:3009 (1990) (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission) Worksafe Australia Guidance Note for Placar
AS 3000 Electrical installations - Buildings structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)
AS1410 Sterilizers – Steam - Pre-vacuum
AS 2243.8 Safety in laboratories - Fume cupboards
AS 1680.1 Interior lighting - General principles and recommendations
AS 2243.5 Safety in laboratories - Non-ionizing radiations
AS 2106 Methods for the determination of the flashpoint of flammable liquids (closed cup)
AS 2030.1 The approval filling inspection testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compress
AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
AS 3500 National Plumbing and Drainage Code
AS 1345 Identification of the contents of pipes conduits and ducts
AS 2243.3 Safety in laboratories - Microbiology
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
AS 1596 LP Gas - Storage and handling
AS 2243.4 Safety in laboratories - Ionizing radiations
ANSI Z358.1 Emergency eyewash and shower equipment
AS 1324.2 Air filters for use in general ventilation and airconditioning - Methods of test
AS 1807.6 Cleanrooms workstations and safety cabinets - Methods of test - Determination of integrity of terminally mount
AS 2647 Biological safety cabinets - Installation and use
AS 2243.10 Safety in laboratories - Storage of chemicals
AS 1324.1 Air filters for use in general ventilation and airconditioning - Application performance and construction
AS 2243.1 Safety in laboratories - General
AS 3780 The storage and handling of corrosive substances
AS 2252.1 Biological safety cabinets - Biological safety cabinets (Class I) for personnel and environment protection
AS 2342 Development testing and implementation of information and safety symbols and symbolic signs
AS 1216 Class labels for dangerous goods
AS 2252.2 Biological safety cabinets - Laminar flow biological safety cabinets (Class II) for personnel environment and
AS 2243.2 Safety in laboratories - Chemical aspects
AS 2243.9 Safety in laboratories - Recirculating fume cabinets

Other References:

NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) No.19
ADG Code - Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
NOHSC NOHSC:3009 (1990) (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission) Worksafe Australia Guidance Note for Placarding Stores for Dangerous Goods and Specified Hazardous Substances - 1008 Approved criteria for classifying hazardous substances
ACTDG - Advisory Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
Worksafe Australia: Storage of Chemicals
NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) No.39
NHMRC No. 19 and No. 39 Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Ionizing Radiations in Secondary Schools (1986)
ACTDG (Advisory Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods)

Citations

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Code Of Practice For School Exempt Laboratories, Hsno Cop 15-1 - Revoked

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Definitions

Citation Context:
Defines a storage cabinet and states that guidance on construction can be obtained from AS/NZS 2982.

Code of Practice for CRI and University Exempt Laboratories

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 5

Citation Context:
Means of compliance. - AS/NZS 2982.1(1997)

Code of Practice for CRI and University Exempt Laboratories

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 1.3 Definitions

Citation Context:
Storage cabinet---means a cabinet or cupboard, with close fitting door(s), intended for the storage of Hazardous Substances. Specific guidance on storage cabinet construction can be obtained from AS/NZS 2982 (1987[sic] and/or 1997).

Code of Practice for CRI and University Exempt Laboratories

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 4.6.1

Citation Context:
General guidance on storage can be found in AS/NZS 2243.10 and AS/NZS 2982.

Code of Practice for CRI and University Exempt Laboratories

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: References

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 2982, 1997: Laboratory Design and Construction

Code of Practice for CRI and University Exempt Laboratories

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 4.6.3(g)

Citation Context:
General guidance can be found in AS/NZS 2982:1997.

Code Of Practice For School Exempt Laboratories, Hsno Cop 15-1 - Revoked

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: References

Citation Context:
Listed as a Referenced Standard.

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