Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

BUILDING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION 2010 (NO 1) (NO 15 OF 2010) - REG 28

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    (1)     A person who installs a water heater in a hot-water system in a new class 1 building must ensure that the water heater is 1 of the following:

        (a)     a gas water heater that—

              (i)     complies with AS 4552; and

              (ii)     achieves a minimum energy efficiency rating of 5 stars in accordance with AS 4552;

        (b)     a heat pump water heater that—

              (i)     complies with AS/NZS 2712; and

              (ii)     has been rated in accordance with AS/NZS 4234; and

              (iii)     if the hot-water system is to be installed in a class 1 building with 1 or 2 bedrooms—

    (A)     has at least 14 renewable energy certificates for climate zone 4; and

    (B)     achieves a minimum energy saving of 40% in accordance with the requirements under AS/NZ 4234 for a small system; and

              (iv)     if the hot-water system is to be installed in a class 1 building with 3 or 4 bedrooms—

    (A)     has at least 22 renewable energy certificates for climate zone 4; and

    (B)     achieves a minimum energy saving of 60% in accordance with the requirements under AS/NZ 4234 for a medium system; and

              (v)     if the hot-water system is to be installed in a class 1 building with 5 or more bedrooms—

    (A)     has at least 28 renewable energy certificates for climate zone 4; and

    (B)     achieves a minimum energy saving of 60% in accordance with the requirements under AS/NZ 4234 for a large system;

        (c)     a solar water heater that—

              (i)     complies with AS/NZS 2712; and

              (ii)     has been rated in accordance with AS/NZS 4234; and

              (iii)     if the hot-water system is to be installed in a class 1 building with 1 or 2 bedrooms—

    (A)     has at least 14 renewable energy certificates for climate zone 3; and

    (B)     achieves a minimum energy saving of 40% in accordance with the requirements under AS/NZ 4234 for a small system; and

              (iv)     if the hot-water system is to be installed in a class 1 building with 3 or 4 bedrooms—

    (A)     has at least 22 renewable energy certificates for climate zone 3; and

    (B)     achieves a minimum energy saving of 60% in accordance with the requirements under AS/NZ 4234 for a medium system; and

              (v)     if the hot-water system is to be installed in a class 1 building with 5 or more bedrooms—

    (A)     has at least 28 renewable energy certificates for climate zone 3; and

    (B)     achieves a minimum energy saving of 60% in accordance with the requirements under AS/NZ 4234 for a large system;

        (d)     a water heater determined by the Minister under section 2.4.

Example—par (d)

a low energy electric water heater

Note     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

    (2)     However, this section does not apply if—

        (a)     the water heater—

              (i)     consists of solid fuel-burning equipment; and

              (ii)     is installed in a hot-water system in a class 1 building located in an area of non-urban land; or

(b)     the water heater—

              (i)     is an electric water heater; and

              (ii)     is replacing, under warranty, a water heater in a new class 1 building; or

        (c)     the water heater is installed for use during construction of the building and is removed when the work is completed.