Hot water installation is much more than joining a few pipes. In Queensland, the rules for fitting any make or model of hot water systems are stricter than in many other states and territories. Every replacement must comply with current Australian standards, which may differ from the requirements in place when your old unit was installed. Alongside the additional valves typically not supplied with new systems, Maroochydore Hot Water must also lodge QBCC Form 4 and pay the associated council fee for every household replacement.
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 swap a hot water unit on a whim. Now 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 fitted beside it — and since 2019 this has also been mandatory for all heat pump hot water installations.
Some unqualified operators still cut corners, skipping compliance, paperwork and required fees. Maroochydore Hot Water completes every installation to regulation, so you can be confident the work 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
