Victorian Numbered Regulations

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT (PRESCRIBED RATING FOR REPLACEMENT WATER APPLIANCES) REGULATIONS 2014 (SR NO 116 OF 2014) - REG 5

r. 5

After regulation 8 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2008 insert —

        " 8AA     Prescribed rating for replacement water appliances

For the purposes of section 181 of the Act, the prescribed level of rating in a prescribed rating system is—

        (a)     a 3 star rating in the WELS Scheme as defined in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 of the Commonwealth; or

        (b)     if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the caravan, a replacement with a 3 star rating cannot be installed or, when installed, will not operate effectively—a one star rating or a 2 star rating in the WELS Scheme.

        8AB     Prescribed rating for replacement items in urgent repairs

For the purposes of section 188(3) of the Act, the prescribed level of rating in a prescribed rating system is—

        (a)     a 3 star rating in the WELS Scheme as defined in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 of the Commonwealth; or

        (b)     if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the caravan, a replacement with a 3 star rating cannot be installed or, when installed, will not operate effectively—a one star rating or a 2 star rating in the WELS Scheme.".

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