VIC: Residential Tenancies Regulation 49 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by re

Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by resident

(1) For the purposes of section 129(4) of the Act, the levels of ratings prescribed for any appliances, fixtures and fittings which use or supply water are—

(a) a 3 star rating in the WELS scheme in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a); or

(b) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rooming house, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in paragraph (a) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively. Examples

If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(2) Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1). Note See section 129(4) of the Act.