VIC: Residential Tenancies Regulation 85 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent site repairs

Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent site repairs to Part 4A sites by site tenant

(1) For the purposes of section 206ZZA(3)(f) of the Act, the following levels of ratings are prescribed for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, which use or supply water—

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

(b) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the Part 4A site, 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).

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 ones star rated tap or shower rose may 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 206ZZAA of the Act.