Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WATER AND SEWERAGE REGULATIONS 2001 (2001 NO 2) - REG 18

(1)       A person must not do work on a water service or hot water system taking its water from a water network unless the work is done—

        (a)     in accordance with Australian Standard 3500; and

        (b)     if the work was done on a pipe connected to a property service of not less than 50mm diameter—in accordance with the plan approved by the certifier under section 8 (Issue of plan approvals) of the Act.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)       A person must not use plumbing or drainage products on a water service or hot water system taking its water from a water network unless the work is done in accordance with the requirements of MP52.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(3)       Subregulations (1) and (2) do not apply if—

        (a)     the requirements of Australian Standard 3500 or MP52 are inconsistent with standards mentioned in these regulations; and

        (b)     the work was done in accordance with these regulations.