Hot water installation is more than just hooking up a few pipes. In Queensland, the rules for fitting any make or model of hot water systems are stricter than in many other states. Every replacement must comply with the current Australian standards, which may have changed since your existing unit was installed. Along with the expense of additional valves (not supplied with most new systems), Maroochydore Hot Water must also pay the QBCC for lodging Form 4 — a compulsory council fee applied to every dwelling where a hot water system is replaced.
Every hot water installation carried out by Maroochydore Hot Water includes:
– Tempering valve
– Pressure reduction valve
– Cold water expansion valve
– NRI valve
– Discharge drains to an approved outlet
– Full insulation on hot water and drain pipes
– QBCC Form 4 fees submitted and paid
Gone are the days when a local plumber could casually swap a hot water unit on the way home. Today, every replacement must be performed by a licensed plumber who also holds an electrical licence to safely disconnect and reconnect power. If the system is relocated, an electrical isolator must be installed adjacent to it, and since 2019 this has been mandatory for every heat pump hot water installation.
Sadly, some unqualified operators still cut corners — skipping compliance, avoiding paperwork and neglecting mandatory fees. Maroochydore Hot Water completes every installation to the required regulations so you can be confident the job is done correctly.
Click here for hot water installation regulation fact sheet: https://www.maroochydorehotwater.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Installation-regulations-for-a-hot-water-system-in-Queensland-QBCC.pdf
