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1Objective
2Authorising provision
3Commencement
4Insertion of new regulations prescribing ratings for
replacement water appliances in rented premises
7AAPrescribed rating for replacement water appliances
7ABPrescribed rating for replacement items in urgent
repairs
5Insertion of new regulations prescribing ratings for
replacement water appliances in caravans
8AAPrescribed rating for replacement water appliances
8ABPrescribed rating for replacement items in urgent
repairs
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The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations:
Dated: 26 August 2014
Responsible Minister:
HEIDI VICTORIA
Minister for Consumer Affairs
YVETTE CARISBROOKE
Clerk of the Executive Council
1Objective
The objective of these Regulations is to amend the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2008 to prescribe ratings in prescribed rating systems for the replacement of water appliances under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
2Authorising provision
These Regulations are made under section 511 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
3Commencement
These Regulations come into operation on 1October 2014.
4Insertion of new regulations prescribing ratings for replacement water appliances in rented premises
After regulation 7 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2008[1]insert—
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"7AA Prescribed rating for replacement water appliances
For the purposes of section 69 of the Act, the prescribed level of rating in a prescribed rating system is—
(a)a 3 star rating in the WELS Scheme as defined in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 of the Commonwealth; or
(b)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating cannot be installed or, when installed, will not operate effectively—a one star rating or a 2 star rating in the WELS Scheme.
Example
Where because of the age of the plumbing a 3 star-rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure, a one or 2 star-rated tap or shower rose can be installed.
7ABPrescribed rating for replacement items in urgent repairs
For the purposes of section 72(3) of the Act, the prescribed level of rating in a prescribed rating system is—
(a) a 3 star rating in the WELS Scheme as defined in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 of the Commonwealth; or
(b) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating cannot be installed or, when installed, will not operate effectively— a one star rating or a 2 star rating in the WELS Scheme.".
5Insertion of new regulations prescribing ratings for replacement water appliances in caravans
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After regulation 8 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2008 insert—
"8AA Prescribed rating for replacement water appliances
For the purposes of section 181 of the Act, the prescribed level of rating in a prescribed rating system is—
(a)a 3 star rating in the WELS Scheme as defined in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 of the Commonwealth; or
(b)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the caravan, a replacement with a 3 star rating cannot be installed or, when installed, will not operate effectively—a one star rating or a 2 star rating in the WELS Scheme.
8ABPrescribed rating for replacement items in urgent repairs
For the purposes of section 188(3) of the Act, the prescribed level of rating in a prescribed rating system is—
(a)a 3 star rating in the WELS Scheme as defined in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 of the Commonwealth; or
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(b)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the caravan, a replacement with a 3 star rating cannot be installed or, when installed, will not operate effectively—a one star rating or a 2 star rating in the WELS Scheme.".
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[1] Reg. 4: S.R. No. 55/2008. Reprint No. 1 as at 21 August 2013. Reprintedto S.R. No. 49/2013.