BPIR Information

Building Product Information Requirements (BPIR)

Issued by: Fresh Water Company Limited T/a Neotap

Version: 1.1 — March 2025

About These Regulations

New Zealand’s Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022 ensure clear, consistent information is available to anyone selecting, specifying or installing building products. The goal is to help designers, builders and consumers:

Choose the right products for the job
Install them correctly
Make informed decisions about alternatives
Speed up building consent processing
Reduce defects and rework
Deliver safer, more durable buildings

Products Covered

This BPIR applies to the Neotap Underbench Unit Tapware Range, including all finishes and variants:

Neotap Multi
Neotap Soft Touch
Neotap Fusion Tap
Neotap Duo Tap
Neotap Filter Tap

ⓘ This statement applies only to the tapware itself — not to the matching underbench heating/cooling unit.

These taps are designed for use with the compatible underbench appliance to deliver filtered, tempered drinking water. They are batch-produced to a consistent specification and are classified as Class 1 Building Products under the regulations

Compliance with the New Zealand Building Code

Building Code Clause	How Neotap Complies
G12.1B — Protection from hot water injury	Double-lock safety system prevents accidental hot water delivery
G12.3.3 — Non-potable supply & cross-contamination	Double-lock system prevents unintended operation
G12.3.6 — Maximum hot water temperature / anti-scalding	Double-lock system prevents accidental hot water delivery
G12.3.7(b–d) — Leakage prevention & maintenance access	Integrated leak detection shuts off water if a fault is detected. Installation instructions require permanent access for servicing. Isolation valve fitted as standard.
G12.3.8(a)(b) — Hot water vessel safety	Open-vented design prevents pressure buildup in the underbench unit
G12.3.9 — Legionella control	Underbench unit maintains a controlled water temperature to inhibit bacterial growth

Building Code Clause

How Neotap Complies

G12.1B — Protection from hot water injury

Double-lock safety system prevents accidental hot water delivery

G12.3.3 — Non-potable supply & cross-contamination

Double-lock system prevents unintended operation

G12.3.6 — Maximum hot water temperature / anti-scalding

Double-lock system prevents accidental hot water delivery

G12.3.7(b–d) — Leakage prevention & maintenance access

Integrated leak detection shuts off water if a fault is detected. Installation instructions require permanent access for servicing. Isolation valve fitted as standard.

G12.3.8(a)(b) — Hot water vessel safety

Open-vented design prevents pressure buildup in the underbench unit

G12.3.9 — Legionella control

Underbench unit maintains a controlled water temperature to inhibit bacterial growth

ⓘ Full design limits, installation requirements and maintenance schedules are in the installation manual and product data sheet supplied with every unit, and available for download on the relevant product pages.

Notices under the Building Act 2004

These building products are not subject to any warning or ban under Section 26 of the Building Act 2004.

Manufacturer & Supply Information

Manufacturer / Supplier: Fresh Water Company Limited T/a Spring Water Solutions
NZBN: 9429035719229
Company Number: 1421919
Address: 119d Captain Springs Road, Onehunga, Auckland 1643, New Zealand
Website: neotap.co.nz / springnz.co.nz
Email: info@neotap.co.nz

All Neotap tapware is assembled in New Zealand using a mix of locally sourced and imported components.

Installation Guides & Documentation

Neotap Multi — See product page
Neotap Touch — See product page
Neotap Fusion Tap — See product page
Neotap Duo Tap — See product page
Neotap Filter Tap — See product page