Minor modification (s. 3 of Act)
7I Minor modification (s. 3 of Act)
In this regulation —
draughtproofing includes installing weather seals, caulking or gap filling around windows, doors, skirting and floorboards;
water‑efficient shower head means a shower head with a water‑efficiency rating of 3 stars or greater as determined in accordance with AS/NZS 6400:2016 (Water efficient products — Rating and labelling) published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.
For the purposes of the definition of minor modification in section 3 of the Act, a minor modification is 1 or more of the following —
installing any of the following —
a picture hook;
a screw for a wall mount, shelf or bracket;
a wall‑anchoring device;
a water‑efficient shower head;
a hand‑held shower head;
a lever‑style tap;
a security light, alarm system or security camera;
a wireless doorbell;
a window covering;
an adhesive child‑safety lock on a drawer or door;
a pressure‑mounted safety gate;
a lock on a gate;
a child‑safety device on a window;
a lock on a letterbox;
draughtproofing;
a telephone or internet connection;
an LED light bulb which does not require a new light fitting;
an anchor for a blind or cord;
non‑permanent window film;
a flyscreen on a door or window;
a vegetable garden or herb garden;
painting a room.
Example for this subsection:
For the purposes of paragraph (a)(ix) — a curtain or blind.
[Regulation 7I inserted: SL 2024/149 r. 9.]
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