![]() ![]() (3)If a provision of the Plumbing Code of Australia is inconsistent with a part of the Queensland Development Code prescribed under subsection (1), the part prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. (2)If the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code is inconsistent with a provision of the Plumbing Code of Australia or a part of the Queensland Development Code prescribed under subsection (1), the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. ![]() The Plumbing Code of Australia is the document in force from time to time called ‘National Construction Code, volume 3-Plumbing Code of Australia’ published by the Australian Building Codes Board.ĩ Code requirements (1)The code requirements, for plumbing or drainage work, are the requirements about the plumbing or drainage work under- (a)the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code and (b)a provision of the Plumbing Code of Australia prescribed by regulation and (c)a part of the Queensland Development Code prescribed by regulation and (d)the local laws of a local government relating to plumbing or drainage that are not inconsistent with this Act. (2)The Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code does not take effect under this Act until it is approved by regulation. (5) Unregulated work is plumbing or drainage work prescribed by regulation as unregulated work.ħ The Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code (1)The Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code is the document called ‘Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code’ made by the chief executive and published on the department’s website, as amended from time to time. (4) Minor work is plumbing or drainage work prescribed by regulation as minor work. (3) Notifiable work is plumbing or drainage work prescribed by regulation as notifiable work. (2) Permit work is plumbing or drainage work prescribed by regulation as permit work. ![]() (2)The main purpose of this Act is to be achieved primarily by- (a)establishing a licensing scheme to ensure all plumbing or drainage work, other than unregulated work, is carried out by persons who are qualified to carry out the work and (b)requiring plumbing or drainage work to be carried out in compliance with the code requirements for the work and (c)establishing a framework for approving particular plumbing or drainage work and particular treatment plants.Ĥ Act binds all persons This Act binds all persons, including the State and, as far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States.ĥ Definitions The dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act.Ħ Categories of plumbing or drainage work (1)Plumbing or drainage work consists of the following categories of work- (a)permit work (b)notifiable work (c)minor work (d)unregulated work. (3)The Acts Interpretation Act 1954, section 15DA does not apply to part 10, division 3.ģ Main purpose of Act (1)The main purpose of this Act is to regulate the carrying out of plumbing or drainage work in a way that reduces risks to- (a)public health and safety and (b)the environment. (2) Part 10, division 3 commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation. 1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2017.Ģ Commencement (1)This Act, other than part 10, division 3, commences on 2 July 2018. ![]()
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