Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WATER AND SEWERAGE AMENDMENT REGULATION 2005 (NO 2) (NO 25 OF 2005) - REG 4

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    (6)     Subsection (1) (b) does not apply to domestic water supply plumbing work (whether carried out before or after the commencement of this subsection) if—

        (a)     the tap is fitted with another device (a secondary device ) that reduces the flow capacity of the tap for a kitchen or laundry sink or any other basin; or

        (b)     a compatible secondary device for the tap is not reasonably available in the ACT.

Example of secondary device

a valve in addition to the valve forming part of the tap

    (7)     For this section, a secondary device is not compatible if use of the device with a tap would void the tap manufacturer's warranty.

    (8)     Subsection (7) does not limit when a secondary device is not compatible.

    (9)     Subsections (6), (7), (8) and this subsection expire on 1 July 2006.