Hot water installation is more than just joining a few pipes. In Queensland, strict rules govern fitting any make or model of hot water systems, and every replacement must comply with the current Australian standards, which may differ from those in place when your old unit was installed. Aside from the additional valves typically not supplied with new systems, Noosa Hot Water also pays the QBCC fee for lodging Form 4—a compulsory council charge for every home where a hot water system is replaced.
Every hot water installation carried out by Noosa 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
The era of a local plumber casually swapping a hot water unit on their way home is over. Nowadays, replacements must be completed by a licensed plumber who also holds electrical accreditation to safely disconnect and reconnect power. If the system is relocated an electrical isolator must be fitted beside it, and since 2019 this has been mandatory for all heat pump hot water installations.
Sadly, some unlicensed operators still cut corners—skipping compliance, avoiding paperwork, and not paying required fees. At Noosa Hot Water, our Noosa plumber team completes every installation to regulation, so you can be confident the job, whether installation or repairs for gas and electric hot water systems, is done properly.
Click here for hot water installation regulation fact sheet: https://noosahotwater.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Installation-regulations-for-a-hot-water-system-in-Queensland-QBCC.pdf
