Hot water system installation is more than just joining a few pipes. In Queensland, rules for fitting any make or model of hot water systems are considerably stricter than in many other states and territories. Each replacement must comply with the current Australian standards, which may have changed since your existing unit was installed. Along with the cost of additional valves (not supplied with most new systems), Caboolture Hot Water must also pay the QBCC when lodging Form 4—a compulsory council charge for every home where a hot water system is replaced.
Every hot water installation carried out by Caboolture 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
Gone are the days when a local Caboolture plumber could casually swap a hot water unit on the way home. Now, every replacement must be performed by a licensed plumber who also holds an electrical licence to safely disconnect and reconnect power. If the system is relocated, an electrical isolator must be fitted adjacent to it, and since 2019 this has been mandatory for all heat pump hot water installations.
Regrettably, some unqualified operators still try to cut corners—skipping compliance, dodging paperwork and avoiding required fees. At Caboolture Hot Water we complete every installation to regulation, so you can be confident the job is done properly.
Click here for hot water installation regulation fact sheet: https://www.caboolturehotwater.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Installation-regulations-for-a-hot-water-system-in-Queensland-QBCC.pdf
