2. Testing and Certification
Testing and certification requirements before residential HPWH modelling and scheme applications.
Phase 2 confirms that the project has a credible testing and certification pathway for AS/NZS 4234 modelling, AS/NZS 2712 certification, and scheme applications.
Residential HPWH projects usually require evidence across potable water, electrical safety, tank heat loss, HP performance, annual simulation, and certification. EnergyAE completes the AS/NZS 4234 modelling, but the client, test lab, and certification body usually provide the other evidence.
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Phase sub-tasks
- Confirm what testing has already been completed.
- Confirm the lab and certification body for any testing/certification still underway.
- Sanity-check AS/NZS 5125.1 and AS/NZS 4692 reports before modelling.
- Confirm AS/NZS 2712, Electrical Certification & EESS registration status.
- Record missing evidence in the project checklist and client follow-up list.
Testing overview
| Test | Standard | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Potable water | AS 3498, AS 4020 | Confirms materials and potable water safety evidence for certification and scheme files |
| Electrical safety | AS/NZS 60335 series, CISPR, IEC 61000 series | Confirms electrical safety and EMC evidence |
| Tank heat loss | AS/NZS 4692.1 Appendix C | Supports tank heat loss inputs and certification |
| HP performance | AS/NZS 5125.1 | Supports heat pump performance inputs for AS/NZS 4234 modelling |
| Annual simulation | AS/NZS 4234 | Calculates annual energy performance and certificate values |
| Certification | AS/NZS 2712, EESS | Supports product certification and scheme eligibility |
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Exit gate
Phase 2 exits when required test reports and certification evidence are received or tracked with clear owners, due dates, and project risk notes.
The next phase is Phase 3 - Documentation Review.