Retrofitting backflow prevention devices
16D Retrofitting backflow prevention devices
This section applies to sanitary drainage work or sanitary plumbing work (applicable work)—
to install a grey water disposal system; or
to change a grey water disposal system—
to change the location of a discharge point; or
to increase the number of sanitary fixtures served by the system; or
to change the method of storage or disposal of grey water.
A licensee commits an offence if—
the licensee does applicable work at particular premises; and
the licensee does not ensure that a backflow prevention device that complies with AS/NZS 2845, as in force from time to time, is, or has been, installed in compliance with the plumbing code as part of the water supply plumbing for the premises.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
For subsection (2), AS/NZS 3500 applies as if the work on the grey water disposal system were completed and the system were being used to its maximum intended capacity.
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
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