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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES REGULATIONS 2021 (SR NO 3 OF 2021) - REG 23

Efficiency rating systems

    (1)     For the purposes of sections 54(1), 69 and 72(3) of the Act, the following systems of rating the efficiency of any appliances, fixtures and fittings are prescribed—

        (a)     for the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 ;

        (b)     for the energy efficiency of a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the Minimum Energy Performance Standards within the meaning of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth and as determined and tested in accordance with AS/NZS 3823.2, "Performance of electrical appliances—Air conditioners and heat pumps Part 2: Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) requirements", as published from time to time and AS/NZS 3823.1.1, "Performance of electrical appliances—Airconditioners and heat pumps Part 1.1: Non-ducted airconditioners and heat pumps—Testing and rating for performance", as published from time to time;

        (c)     for a dishwasher, the energy efficiency system for energy as determined in accordance with the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015;

        (d)     for the energy efficiency of a gas space heater—

              (i)     a determination in accordance with AS/NZS 5263.1.3, "Gas Appliances Part 1.3 Gas space heating appliances", as amended and published from time to time; and

              (ii)     a certification through an acceptance scheme authorised under section 68 of the Gas Safety Act 1997 .

    (2)     For the purposes of sections 164(1), 181, 188(3), 188A(3) and 206ZZAA(3) of the Act, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 is the prescribed system of rating the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting.



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