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Table 2 - National summar of state based water efficiency regulations for plubing products. Compiled by HIA - 1 July 2007
| NSW - BASIX Planning regulation |
VICTORIA - BCA/Building & Plumbing Regulations |
QUEENSLAND -BCA/Qld Development Code |
WESTERN AUSTRALIABCA variation (5 star plus) |
TASMANIA BCA/Plumbing Regulation |
ACT BCA/Plumbing Regulation |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA BCA/Plumbing Regulation |
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| Showerheads | 3 star WELS | 3 star WELS | 3 star WELS | 3 star WELS | 3 star WELS | 3 star WELS | 3 star WELS |
| Toilets | 3-4 star WELS | 3-4 star WELS | 3-4 star WELS | 4 star WELS | 3 star WELS | ||
| Basin Taps | 3 star WELS | 3 star WELS | 4 star WELS | ||||
| Pressure values | Comply with AS 3500.1. A pressure reduction valve required if may exceed 500kPa. |
Comply with AS 3500.1. A pressure reduction valve required if may exceed 500kPa. |
Comply with AS 3500.1. A pressure reduction valve required if may exceed 500kPa. |
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| Hot water | 3.5 stars or better MEPS |
Optional - 5 star HWS - Gas boosted solar (or electric boost where gas not reticulated) |
Equivalent to 5 star hot water services — solar, electric heat pump or gas systems |
5 star HWS - Solar gas boosted, gas or electric heat pump |
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| Alternate water supply to garden, laundry, and/or toilets |
Optional(subject to location) • Rainwater tank • Stormwater • Reticulated grey water |
Optional 2000 litre rainwater tank connected to 50m2 roof & all toilets |
5000 litre rainwater tank or reticulated grey water system |
Stage 2 |
1.000 litre rainwater lank |
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| 3rd pipe water supply system |
Optional - Install dualpipe systems new developments |
Variable - Install dual-pipe systems new developments |
Stage 2 Separate pipework to toilets & laundry for future supply |
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| Greywater diversion system |
Stage 2- Greywater ready Separate pipework from shower, bath, laundry tub & washing machine. |
| 1 | Housing Industry Association, Submission 20, p. 14. Back |
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