Australian Capital Territory
Water and Sewerage Act 2000    
A2000-68
Republication No 10
Effective:  27 July 2005 – 31 August 2006
Republication date: 27 July 2005
Last amendment made by A2005-34

Unauthorised version prepared by ACT Parliamentary Counsel’s Office

About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Water and Sewerage Act 2000 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 27 July 2005.  It also includes any amendment, repeal or expiry affecting the republished law to 27 July 2005.  
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4. 
Kinds of republications
The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au):
•	authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies
•	unauthorised republications.
The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication.  Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117).  The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.  
This republication does not include amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).
Uncommenced provisions and amendments
If a provision of the republished law has not commenced or is affected by an uncommenced amendment, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading.  The text of the uncommenced provision or amendment appears only in the last endnote.
Modifications
If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading.  The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes.  For the legal status of modifications, see Legislation Act 2001, section 95.
Penalties
The value of a penalty unit for an offence against this republished law at the republication date is—
	(a)	if the person charged is an individual—$100; or
	(b)	if the person charged is a corporation—$500.

Australian Capital Territory
Water and Sewerage Act 2000

Contents
	Page
Part 1	Preliminary
	1	Name of Act	2
	2	Dictionary	2
	3	Notes	2
	4	Application of Act to certain installations	2
Part 2	Plan approvals
Division 2.1	Certifiers
	5	Appointment of certifiers	4
	6	Prohibition against contracting out	4
Division 2.2	Issue of plan approvals
	7	Application	5
	8	Issue of plan approvals	5
	9	Amendment of approved plans	7
	9A	Marking approval of amendment	8
	10	Notification of cessation of appointment of certifier	9
Part 3	Offences
	11	Notice of fire sprinkler work by licensee	10
	15	Notice of water supply plumbing work by licensee	10
	16	Interference with drains etc connected with sewerage system	12
	17	Installation of toilets	14
	17A	Water supply and sanitary plumbing work	14
Part 4	Enforcement
Division 4.1	General
	18	Definitions for pt 4	16
	20	Construction occupations registrar may require information and documents	16
	21	Contravention of requirement by construction occupations registrar	17
	22	Construction occupations registrar may require rectification of defective work	17
Division 4.2	Inspectors
	23	Appointment of inspectors	18
	24	Identity cards	19
	25	Construction occupations registrar’s powers	20
	26	Delegation—construction occupations registrar	20
	27	Power to enter premises	20
	28	Production of identity card	21
	29	Consent to entry	21
	30	Warrants	22
	31	Warrants—application made other than in person	23
Division 4.3	Powers of inspectors on entry to premises
	32	Powers on entry to premises	24
	33	Power to require name and address	26
	34	Power to seize evidence	27
	35	Receipt for things seized	28
	36	Access to things seized	28
	37	Return of things seized	28
	38	Power to inspect plumbing or sanitary drainage work	29
Division 4.4	Miscellaneous
	39	Selfincrimination etc	29
Part 5	Miscellaneous
	44	Review of decisions	31
	45	Determination of fees	31
	48	Approved forms	31
	49	Regulation-making power	32
Dictionary		34
Endnotes
	1	About the endnotes	41
	2	Abbreviation key	41
	3	Legislation history	42
	4	Amendment history	43
	5	Earlier republications	47

Australian Capital Territory
Water and Sewerage Act 2000

An Act to make provision in relation to the supply of plumbing or sanitary drainage services

    

Part 1	Preliminary
    
1	Name of Act
This Act is the Water and Sewerage Act 2000.
2	Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
Note 1	The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain words and expressions used in this Act and the regulations, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other words and expressions defined elsewhere in this Act, the regulations or in other legislation.
	For example, the signpost definition ‘sewerage network—see the Utilities Act 2000, section 14.’ means the expression ‘sewerage network’ is defined in the dictionary to the Act and the definition applies to this Act.
Note 2	A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act 2001, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
3	Notes
A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.
Note	See Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.
4	Application of Act to certain installations
	(1)	To remove any doubt, this Act applies, as far as possible, to the installation of the following:
	(a)	a chemical toilet;
	(b)	a flushing toilet that will, or is intended to, discharge into a septic system;
	(c)	a connection to a septic system.
	(2)	This section does not limit the application of this Act.

Part 2	Plan approvals
Division 2.1	Certifiers
5	Appointment of certifiers
	(1)	The owner of premises on which it is proposed to do sanitary plumbing work, water supply plumbing work or sanitary drainage work must appoint a certifier in relation to the work.
Note	For the making of appointments, see Legislation Act, div 19.3.  
	(2)	Subsection (1) does not apply if—
	(a)	the structure in relation to which the work is to be done is a single residential building; or
	(b)	the work is on a pipe connected to a property service less than 50mm in diameter.
	(3)	A certifier’s appointment ends if the certifier ceases to be entitled to be appointed as a certifier in relation to the relevant work.
Note 1	A person’s power to make an appointment includes the power to end the appointment (see Legislation Act, s 208).
Note 2	A person’s appointment also ends if the person resigns (see Legislation Act, s 210).
	(4)	The Legislation Act, section 209 (Power of appointment includes power to make acting appointment) does not apply to the appointment of a certifier under this section.
6	Prohibition against contracting out
A provision in a contract or agreement that purports to limit or modify the operation of this Act in relation to a certifier has no effect.
Division 2.2	Issue of plan approvals
7	Application
	The owner of premises may apply to a certifier for approval of a plan in relation to plumbing or sanitary drainage work.
8	Issue of plan approvals
	(1)	A certifier must not approve a plan in relation to sanitary drainage work, sanitary plumbing work, or water supply plumbing work unless the following approvals have been obtained for the result of the work:
	(a)	approval from the responsible utility—
	(i)	if non-domestic waste is to be disposed of—for the disposal of the waste to the sewerage network and the manner of disposal; or
	(ii)	if an increase in water demand or sewer load is expected—for the increase; or
	(iii)	if a point of connection to the sewerage network or the water network is to be changed or removed—for the change or removal; or
	(iv)	if a new point of connection to the sewerage network or the water network is required—for the point; or
	(v)	if a new fire service is proposed—for the proposal; or
	(vi)	if surface water or stormwater is to be discharged to the sewerage network—for the discharge and manner of discharge; or
	(vii)	if a water pumping appliance or sewage pumping appliance is to be connected to the water network or the sewerage network—for the connection and manner of connection;
	(b)	the plan that accompanies the application complies with any requirements prescribed under the regulations; and
	(c)	if radioactive materials are to be disposed of into the sewerage network—approval from the responsible utility and the chief health officer for the disposal and manner of disposal.
	(2)	A certifier must not issue a plan approval unless—
	(a)	the application is in accordance with section 7 (Application); and
	(b)	the plan that accompanies the application complies with any requirements prescribed under the regulations; and
	(c)	the applicant has obtained the approvals mentioned in subsection (1); and
	(d)	the requirements of this Act have otherwise been complied with; and
	(e)	the proposed plumbing or sanitary drainage work complies with Australian Standard 3500.
	(3)	If the certifier issues a plan approval—
	(a)	the approval must be marked on, attached to or partly marked on and partly attached to, each page of the plan it relates to; and
	(b)	the certifier must initial and mark his or her licence number on each page of the plan.
Note	If a form is approved under s 48 for a plumbing plan approval, the form must be used.
	(4)	However, if, because of the size of the plans, it is impractical to mark the plumbing plan approval on each page of the plans, instead of marking the approval under subsection (3) (a), the certifier may mark each page of the plans with an indication that the approval, or part of the approval, is in a separate document instead.
	(5)	A certifier who issues a plan approval must—
	(a)	give a copy of the approval and the relevant plans—
	(i)	as soon as practicable, to the applicant; and
	(ii)	within 7 days after the day the plans are approved, to the construction occupations registrar; and
	(b)	if the consequence of work in accordance with the plan would be the discharge of raw or treated sewage, or a by-product of sewage, to somewhere other than the sewerage network—give notice as prescribed under the regulations to the chief health officer and the chief executive, of the administrative unit responsible for environmental matters.
Note	If a form is approved under s 48 for this section, the form must be used.
9	Amendment of approved plans
	(1)	The owner of premises to which a plan approved by a certifier relates may apply to a certifier for approval of an amendment of the plan.
	(2)	The certifier—
	(a)	must refuse the application if satisfied that the proposed amendment requires reconsideration of the plan approval; or
	(b)	may approve the amendment and amend the plan accordingly if—
	(i)	satisfied that reconsideration of the plan approval is not required; and
	(ii)	the requirements of section 8 (2), other than paragraph (a), have been complied with in relation to the amendment.
	(3)	The regulations may prescribe when the proposed amendment of a plan does, or does not, require reconsideration of the plan approval.
	(4)	A certifier who approves an amendment must keep all documents relating to the amendment for 12 months.
	(5)	In this section, a reference to a plan approval includes a reference to an approval that has been amended in accordance with this section.
9A	Marking approval of amendment
	(1)	If a certifier approves a plan as amended under section 9—
	(a)	the amended plan approval must be marked on, attached to or partly marked on and partly attached to, each page of the plan it relates to; and
	(b)	the certifier must initial and mark his or her licence number on each page of the plan.
Note	If a form is approved under s 48 for a plumbing plan approval, the form must be used.
	(3)	However, if, because of the size of the plans, it is impractical to mark the amended plumbing plan approval on each page of the plan, instead of marking the amended plan approval under subsection (2) (a), the certifier may mark each page of the plan with an indication that the approval, or part of the approval, is in a separate document instead.
	(4)	The certifier must—
	(a)	give a copy of the amended approval and the amended plan as soon as practicable to the person who applied for the approval; and
	(b)	within 7 days after the issue give to the construction occupations registrar—
	(i)	a copy of the amended approval; and
	(ii)	a copy of the amended plan.
Note 1	If a form is approved under s 48 for a notification of appointment, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under s 45 for this section.
10	Notification of cessation of appointment of certifier
A certifier who has received an application for a plan approval under section 7 (Application) must, if his or her appointment in relation to the work ends, within 7 days after the appointment ends, notify the construction occupations registrar, in writing.
Maximum penalty:  1 penalty unit.

Part 3	Offences
    
11	Notice of fire sprinkler work by licensee
Note	Under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, unlicensed people must not provide certain services.
A licensee commits an offence if the licensee installs or fits a sprinkler system or any part of a fire sprinkler service without giving the construction occupations registrar written notice of the licensee’s intention to provide the service at least 2 business days before the day the licensee intends to start to provide the service 
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
15	Notice of water supply plumbing work by licensee
Note	Under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, unlicensed people must not provide certain services.
	(1)	A licensee commits an offence if the licensee provides a water supply plumbing service without—
	(a)	giving the construction occupations registrar written notice of the licensee’s intention to provide the service at least 2 days before the day the licensee intends to start to provide the service; and
	(b)	if approval is required for a plan under the regulations—getting the approval.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
	(2)	A licensee commits an offence if, while providing a water supply plumbing service, the licensee contravenes any direction given by the construction occupations registrar about how the service is to be provided.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
	(3)	A licensee commits an offence if—
	(a)	the licensee does water supply plumbing work that includes the installation of a thing to which MP52 applies; and
	(b)	the thing is not certified under the MP52 procedure.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
	(4)	A notice under subsection (1) must be signed by—
	(a)	the licensed plumber actually engaged in doing the work referred to in the notice; or
	(b)	the licensed plumber employing another plumber to do the work under his or her supervision.
	(5)	A licensed plumber must not—
	(a)	sign a notice for work that is not actually done by the plumber or by a plumber under his or her supervision; or
	(b)	do work under a notice not signed by the licensed plumber.
Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.
	(6)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
16	Interference with drains etc connected with sewerage system
Note	Under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, unlicensed people must not provide certain services.
	(1)	A licensee commits an offence if the licensee provides a sanitary plumbing service or a sanitary drainage service without—
	(a)	giving the construction occupations registrar written notice of the licensee’s intention to provide the service at least 2 days before the day the licensee intends to start to provide the service; or
	(b)	if the service is minor sanitary plumbing work—giving the registrar a minor works notice within 7 days after the day the licensee completes the work; or
	(c)	if the service is minor drainage work—giving the registrar a minor works notice within 7 days after the day the licensee completes the work.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	A notice under subsection (1) must, except in the case of a minor works notice—
	(a)	for work relating to a single residential building—be accompanied by a site plan; or
	(b)	in any other case—be accompanied by a plan approval under section 8 (Issue of plan approvals). 
	(4)	A site plan must be drawn in accordance with Australian Standard 1100 on a scale of not less than 1:200.
Note 	If a form is approved under s 48 (Approved forms) for a site plan, the form must be used.
	(5)	Subsection (1) does not apply to—
	(a)	a person who holds a journeyperson plumbers licence who performs minor sanitary plumbing work if the work is performed under the general supervision of a person who—
	(i)	holds a sanitary plumber’s licence and who has given notice under subsection (1) (a); or
	(ii)	submits a minor works notice within 7 days after completing the work; and
	(b)	a person who holds an operative drainer’s licence who performs minor drainage work if the work is performed under the general supervision of a person who—
	(i)	holds an advanced sanitary drainer’s licence and who has given notice under subsection (1) (a); or
	(ii)	submits a minor works notice within 7 days after completing the work.
	(6)	For this section, work is minor sanitary plumbing work if—
	(a)	the work is sanitary plumbing work that is limited to maintenance of existing work; and
	(b)	the holder of a sanitary plumber’s licence has entered into a contract with a person to perform the work; and
	(c)	the consideration to be given for performance of the work, excluding the cost of sanitary fixtures supplied for the work, is not greater than $1 000 in value.
	(7)	For this section, work is minor drainage work if—
	(a)	the work is the replacement or repair of any drain; and
	(b)	the holder of an advanced sanitary drainer’s licence has entered into a contract with a person to perform the work; and
	(c)	the consideration to be given for performance of the work, excluding the cost of sanitary fixtures supplied for the work, is not greater than $1 000 in value.
	(8)	In this section:
minor works notice means a notice that certifies that the work was completed in accordance with the regulations.
Note	If a form is approved under s 48 (Approved forms) for a notice, the form must be used.
17	Installation of toilets
Note	The Public Health Regulations 2000, div 6.3 also contains requirements for toilet installation.
	(1)	A licensee commits an offence if—
	(a)	the licensee installs a toilet; and
	(b)	the toilet does not comply with the requirements prescribed under the regulations.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence under subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	To remove any doubt, in this section:
toilet—
	(a)	means the bowl or cistern; and
	(b)	includes a urinal.
17A	Water supply and sanitary plumbing work
	(1)	A licensee commits an offence if—
	(a)	the licensee does water supply plumbing work or sanitary plumbing work in relation to—
	(i)	a shower; or
	(ii)	a tap inside a building; or
	(iii)	a sink; and
	(b)	the work contravenes a requirement prescribed under the regulations.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence under subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.

Part 4	Enforcement
Division 4.1	General
18	Definitions for pt 4
In this part:
connected—a thing is connected with an offence if—
	(a)	the offence has been committed in relation to it; or
	(b)	it will provide evidence of the commission of the offence; or
	(c)	it was used, or is intended to be used, to commit the offence.
occupier, of premises, includes—
	(a)	a person reasonably believed to be an occupier of the premises; and
	(b)	a person apparently in charge of the premises.
offence includes an offence that there are reasonable grounds for believing is being, has been or will be committed.
reasonably believes means has reasonable grounds for believing.
20	Construction occupations registrar may require information and documents
	(1)	If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that a person is capable of providing information or producing a document that the registrar reasonably requires for this Act, the registrar may, by written notice given to the person, require the person—
	(a)	to give the information to the registrar in writing signed by the person or, in the case of a corporation, by an officer of the corporation; or
	(b)	to produce the document to the registrar.
Note	For how documents may be served, see Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
	(2)	The notice must state—
	(a)	the place at which the information or document is to be given or produced to the construction occupations registrar; and
	(b)	the time at which, or the period within which, the information or document is to be given or produced.
	(3)	If a document is produced in accordance with a requirement under subsection (1), the construction occupations registrar—
	(a)	may—
	(i)	take possession of, and make a copy of, or take extracts from, the document; and
	(ii)	retain possession of the document for such period as is necessary for this Act; and
	(b)	must, during that period, allow a person who would be entitled to inspect the document, if it was not in the possession of the registrar, to inspect the document at any reasonable time.
21	Contravention of requirement by construction occupations registrar
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a requirement under section 20.
Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
22	Construction occupations registrar may require rectification of defective work
	(1)	This section applies if work has not been done in accordance with an inspector’s direction under section 32 (4) (Powers on entry to premises) and the construction occupations registrar reasonably believes that—
	(a)	the work is necessary to ensure that the plumbing, or the sanitary drainage system, complies with this Act; and
	(b)	it is necessary to give a direction under this section to protect—
	(i)	the health or safety of people; or
	(ii)	public or private property; or
	(iii)	the environment.
	(2)	The construction occupations registrar may, in writing, direct the owner to do the work to which the inspector’s direction relates in the way, and within the time, mentioned in the registrar’s direction.
	(3)	If the owner contravenes a direction under subsection (2), the construction occupations registrar may arrange for the work to be done.
	(4)	The reasonable expenses incurred by the construction occupations registrar under subsection (3) are a debt due by the owner to the Territory.
Division 4.2	Inspectors
23	Appointment of inspectors
	(1)	The construction occupations registrar may appoint a person as an inspector for this Act.
Note 1	For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see Legislation Act, div 19.3.  
Note 2	In particular, a person may be appointed for a particular provision of a law (see Legislation Act, s 7 (3)) and an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see s 207).
	(2)	An inspector must perform his or her functions under this Act in accordance with the conditions of appointment and any direction given to the inspector by the construction occupations registrar.
	(3)	A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) unless—
	(a)	the person is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia; and
	(b)	the construction occupations registrar has certified in writing that, after appropriate inquiry, the registrar is satisfied that the person is a suitable person to be appointed, having regard in particular to—
	(i)	whether the person has any criminal convictions; and
	(ii)	the person’s employment record; and
	(c)	the construction occupations registrar has certified in writing that the registrar is satisfied that the person—
	(i)	has satisfactorily completed adequate training; and
	(ii)	is competent;
to exercise the powers of an inspector proposed to be given to the person.
24	Identity cards
	(1)	The construction occupations registrar must give each inspector an identity card—
	(a)	that specifies the inspector’s name and appointment as an inspector; and
	(b)	on which there is a recent photograph of the inspector.
	(2)	A person must, within 7 days after ceasing to be an inspector, return the identity card to the construction occupations registrar.
Maximum penalty (subsection (2)):  1 penalty unit.
25	Construction occupations registrar’s powers
The construction occupations registrar may, subject to this part, exercise all the powers of an inspector.
26	Delegation—construction occupations registrar
The construction occupations registrar may delegate the registrar’s functions under this part (other than section 23 (Appointment of inspectors)) to an inspector or public servant.
Note	For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see Legislation Act, pt 19.4.
27	Power to enter premises
	(1)	An inspector may, for this Act—
	(a)	enter any premises at any time with the consent of the occupier; or
	(b)	at any reasonable time, enter premises connected to a water network or sewerage network (other than a part of the premises used for residential purposes); or
	(c)	enter premises in accordance with a warrant under this division.
	(2)	An inspector may, without the occupier’s consent or a warrant, enter the land around premises to ask the occupier for consent to enter the premises.
28	Production of identity card
An inspector may not remain on premises entered under this part if, on request by the occupier, the inspector does not produce his or her identity card.
29	Consent to entry
	(1)	When seeking the consent of an occupier for entering premises under this part, an inspector must—
	(a)	produce his or her identity card; and
	(b)	tell the occupier—
	(i)	the purpose of the entry; and
	(ii)	that anything found and seized by the inspector may be used in evidence in court; and
	(iii)	that consent may be refused.
	(2)	If the occupier consents, the inspector must ask the occupier to sign a written acknowledgment—
	(a)	that the occupier was told—
	(i)	the purpose of the entry; and
	(ii)	that anything found and seized under this part may be used in evidence in court; and
	(iii)	that consent may be refused; and
	(b)	that the occupier consented to the entry; and
	(c)	the time, and day, when consent was given.
	(3)	If the occupier signs an acknowledgment of consent, the inspector must immediately give a copy to the occupier.
	(4)	Unless the contrary is proved, a court must presume that an occupier did not consent to an entry to premises by an inspector under this part if—
	(a)	the question whether the occupier consented to the entry arises in proceedings in the court; and
	(b)	an acknowledgment under this section is not produced in evidence for the entry; and
	(c)	it is not proved that the occupier consented to the entry.
30	Warrants
	(1)	An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant to enter premises.
	(2)	The application must be sworn and state the grounds on which the warrant is sought.
	(3)	The magistrate may refuse to consider the application until the inspector gives the magistrate all the information the magistrate requires about the application in the way the magistrate requires.
	(4)	The magistrate may issue a warrant only if satisfied there are reasonable grounds for suspecting—
	(a)	there is a particular thing or activity (the evidence) connected with an offence against this Act; and
	(b)	the evidence is, or may be within the next 14 days, at the premises.
	(5)	The warrant must state—
	(a)	that the inspector may, with necessary help and force, enter the premises and exercise the inspector’s powers under this part; and
	(b)	the offence for which the warrant is sought; and
	(c)	the evidence that may be seized under the warrant; and
	(d)	the hours when the premises may be entered; and
	(e)	the date, within 14 days after the warrant’s issue, the warrant ends.
31	Warrants—application made other than in person
	(1)	An inspector may apply for a warrant by phone, fax, radio or other form of communication if the inspector considers it necessary because of—
	(a)	urgent circumstances; or
	(b)	other special circumstances.
	(2)	Before applying for the warrant, the inspector must prepare an application stating the grounds on which the warrant is sought.
	(3)	The inspector may apply for the warrant before the application is sworn.
	(4)	After issuing the warrant, the magistrate must immediately fax a copy to the inspector if it is reasonably practicable to do so.
	(5)	If it is not reasonably practicable to fax a copy to the inspector—
	(a)	the magistrate must—
	(i)	tell the inspector what the terms of the warrant are; and
	(ii)	tell the inspector the date and time the warrant was issued; and
	(b)	the inspector must complete a form of warrant (warrant form) and write on it—
	(i)	the magistrate’s name; and
	(ii)	the date and time the magistrate issued the warrant; and
	(iii)	the warrant’s terms.
	(6)	The facsimile warrant, or the warrant form properly completed by the inspector, authorises the entry and the exercise of the inspector’s powers under this part.
	(7)	The inspector must, at the first reasonable opportunity, send the magistrate—
	(a)	the sworn application; and
	(b)	if the inspector completed a warrant form—the completed warrant form.
	(8)	On receiving the documents, the magistrate must attach them to the warrant.
	(9)	Unless the contrary is proven, a court must presume that a power exercised by the inspector was not authorised by a warrant under this section if—
	(a)	the question arises in a proceeding before the court whether the exercise of power was authorised by a warrant; and
	(b)	the warrant is not produced in evidence.
Division 4.3	Powers of inspectors on entry to premises
32	Powers on entry to premises
	(1)	An inspector who enters premises under this part may, for this Act—
	(a)	inspect or measure the premises or anything on the premises, in particular any plumbing, or sanitary drainage system; or
	(b)	take photographs or films or audio, video or other recordings of the premises or anything on the premises; or
	(c)	take copies or extracts of documents kept on the premises; or
	(d)	inspect records on the premises in relation to plumbing or sanitary drainage work; or
	(e)	require the occupier to give reasonable help to exercise a power under this Act; or
	(f)	require the occupier or a person on the premises to—
	(i)	answer questions or give information; or
	(ii)	make available any record or document kept on the premises.
	(2)	A person must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a requirement under subsection (1) (e) or (f).
Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.
	(3)	For subsection (1), the inspector may open up premises or excavate land, doing as little damage as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances.
	(4)	An inspector who exercises a power under subsection (1) and finds any part of the plumbing, or the sanitary drainage system, that—
	(a)	does not comply with, or has not tested in accordance with, this Act; or
	(b)	is in bad order and condition, or requires cleaning or alteration or should be filled up;
may give a written direction to the owner of the premises, or the person who did the work, to take stated action to ensure that the system, or the doing of related work, complies with the Act.
	(5)	If the direction requires testing, the direction may also require the production to the inspector of a written report about the test by the person who did the test within a stated time after doing the test.
	(6)	A person must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a direction under subsection (4).
Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.
	(7)	If any part of the plumbing, or the sanitary drainage system, is not found by the inspector to be of the nature mentioned in subsection (4) (a) or (b), the inspector must arrange for the service or system to be promptly put back as near as is reasonably practicable to its former condition or state.
	(8)	The costs or expenses incurred by the inspector under subsection (7), including any testing or examination, must be met by the Territory.
33	Power to require name and address
	(1)	An inspector may require a person to state the person’s name and address if the inspector—
	(a)	finds a person committing an offence against this Act; or
	(b)	reasonably believes that a person has committed an offence against this Act.
	(2)	In exercising a power under subsection (1), an inspector must—
	(a)	inform the person of the reasons for the requirement; and
	(b)	as soon as practicable after making the requirement, record those reasons.
	(3)	A person is not required to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) if, on request by the person, the inspector does not produce his or her identity card.
	(4)	A person must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a requirement under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty (subsection (4)):  5 penalty units.
34	Power to seize evidence
	(1)	An inspector who enters premises with a warrant under this part may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.
	(2)	An inspector who enters premises under this part without a warrant may seize a thing on the premises if—
	(a)	the inspector is satisfied the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and
	(b)	seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of the entry as told to the occupier in seeking the occupier’s consent.
	(3)	An inspector may also seize another thing on the premises entered under this part if the inspector is satisfied—
	(a)	the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and
	(b)	the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—
	(i)	concealed, lost or destroyed; or
	(ii)	used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.
	(4)	Having seized a thing, the inspector may—
	(a)	remove the thing from the premises where it was seized (the place of seizure) to another place; or
	(b)	leave the thing at the place of seizure but restrict access to it.
	(5)	A person must not, without the construction occupations registrar’s approval, interfere with a thing to which access has been restricted under subsection (4).
Maximum penalty (subsection (5)):  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
35	Receipt for things seized
	(1)	As soon as practicable after a thing is seized by an inspector under this part, the inspector must give a receipt for it to the person from whom it was seized.
	(2)	If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1), the inspector must leave the receipt, secured conspicuously at the place of seizure.
36	Access to things seized
A person who would, but for the seizure, be entitled to a thing seized under this part may—
	(a)	inspect it; and
	(b)	if it is a document—take extracts from it or make copies of it.
37	Return of things seized
	(1)	A thing seized under this part must be returned to its owner, or reasonable compensation must be paid to the owner by the Territory for the loss of the thing, if—
	(a)	a prosecution for an offence relating to the thing is not instituted within 90 days of the seizure; or
	(b)	the court does not find the offence proved in a prosecution for an offence relating to the thing.
	(2)	A thing seized under this part is forfeited to the Territory if a court—
	(a)	finds an offence relating to the thing to be proved; and
	(b)	orders the forfeiture.
	(3)	If subsection (2) (a) applies, but a court does not order forfeiture of the thing seized, the construction occupations registrar must return the thing to its owner or the Territory must pay reasonable compensation to the owner for the loss of the thing.
38	Power to inspect plumbing or sanitary drainage work
	(1)	An inspector may enter and remain on premises to conduct a test or inspection under this Act in relation to plumbing or sanitary drainage work.
	(2)	An inspector may enter and remain on the premises under subsection (1)—
	(a)	at any reasonable time; and
	(b)	with the people, equipment or material that the inspector reasonably needs to conduct the test or inspection.
	(3)	However, the inspector may not, under this section—
	(a)	enter or remain on premises if, on request by the occupier, the inspector does not produce his or her identity card; or
	(b)	without the consent of the occupier, enter or remain on any part of the premises used for residential purposes.
	(4)	The power to enter premises under this section is additional to the powers under section 27 (Power to enter premises).
Division 4.4	Miscellaneous
39	Selfincrimination etc
	(1)	A person is not excused from providing information, producing a document or answering a question when required to do so under this part on the ground that the information, document or answer might tend to incriminate the person.
	(2)	However—
	(a)	the provision of the information, document or answer; or
	(b)	any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of providing the information, document or answer;
is not admissible in evidence against the person in criminal proceedings.
	(3)	Subsection (2) does not apply to proceedings for—
	(a)	an offence under this part; or
	(b)	any other offence in relation to the falsity of the information or document.
Note 1	A reference to an offence against a Territory law includes a reference to a related ancillary offence, eg attempt (see Legislation Act 2001, s 189).
Note 2	The Legislation Act 2001, s 171 deals with the application of client legal privilege.

Part 5	Miscellaneous
    
44	Review of decisions
	(1)	Application may be made to the administrative appeals tribunal for review of the following decisions:
	(a)	a decision by the construction occupations registrar to give a direction under section 22 (Construction occupations registrar may require rectification of defective work);
	(b)	a decision by an inspector to give a direction under section 32 (4) (Powers on entry to premises).
	(2)	A person who makes a decision mentioned in subsection (1) must give written notice of the decision to each person affected by the decision.
	(3)	A notice under subsection (2) must be in accordance with the requirements of the code of practice in force under the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1989, section 25B (1).
45	Determination of fees
	(1)	The Minister may, in writing, determine fees for this Act.
Note 	The Legislation Act 2001 contains provisions about the making of determinations and regulations relating to fees (see pt 6.3).
	(2)	A determination is a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act 2001.
48	Approved forms
	(1)	The construction occupations registrar may, in writing, approve forms for this Act.
Note	For other provisions about forms, see Legislation Act, s 255.
	(2)	If the construction occupations registrar approves a form for a particular purpose, the approved form must be used for that purpose.
	(3)	An approved form is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
49	Regulation-making power
	(1)	The Executive may make regulations for this Act.
Note	Regulations must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act 2001.
	(2)	The regulations may also make provision in relation to—
	(a)	the certification of plumbing or sanitary drainage work; and
	(b)	the doing of plumbing or sanitary drainage work; and
	(c)	the inspection of the plumbing, or the sanitary drainage system, or plumbing or sanitary drainage work; and
	(d)	notification requirements in relation to plumbing or sanitary drainage work; and
	(e)	standards for plumbing or sanitary drainage work and the approval of materials to be used in that work; and
	(f)	the connection of equipment to infrastructure related to the supply of water or to drains or sewers; and
	(g)	the removal or repair of defective plumbing or sanitary drainage work; and
	(h)	the review of decisions made under the regulations; and
	(i)	the payment of fees.
	(3)	The regulations may make provision about a matter by applying, adopting or incorporating (with or without change) a standard, or a provision of a standard, as in force from time to time.
Note 1	A statutory instrument may also apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without change) a law or instrument (or a provision of a law or instrument) as in force at a particular time (see Legislation Act 2001, s 47 (1)).
Note 2	If a statutory instrument applies, adopts or incorporates a law or instrument (or a provision of a law or instrument), the law, instrument or provision may be taken to be a notifiable instrument that must be notified under the Legislation Act 2001 (see s 47 (2)-(6)).
	(4)	The regulations may also prescribe offences for contraventions of the regulations and prescribe maximum penalties of not more than 10 penalty units for offences against the regulations.
	(5)	The Legislation Act, section 47 (6) does not apply in relation to an Australian Standard or an Australian/New Zealand Standard applied, adopted or incorporated as in force from time to time under the regulations.

Dictionary
(see s 2)
Note 1	The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.
Note 2	In particular, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:
·	administrative appeals tribunal
·	appoint
·	construction occupations registrar
·	disallowable instrument
·	document
·	function
·	magistrate
·	penalty unit (see s 133)
·	the Territory.
Australian Standard 3500 means the following standards, as in force from time to time:
	(a)	AS 3500.1.1;
	(b)	AS 3500.2.1;
	(c)	AS/NZS 3500.
backflow prevention device means a device to prevent the reverse flow from a potentially polluted source into a water supply system for water suitable for human consumption.
certifier means a registered construction practitioner who is registered in the category of plumbing plan certifier in accordance with the Construction Practitioners Registration Regulations 1998.
connected, with an offence, for part 4 (Enforcement)—see section 18.
credit card includes a debit card.
fire sprinkler service means the part of water supply pipework from fire sprinklers to the place where a backflow prevention device must be installed to comply with Australian Standard 3500 to prevent backflow from the pipework directly serving the fire sprinklers.
fire sprinkler work means the installation, replacement, augmentation, curtailing, maintenance, repair, or alteration of the location of all or part, of a fire sprinkler service.
grey water—
	(a)	means domestic waste from baths, basins, showers and laundries; and
	(b)	includes floor waste from areas mentioned in paragraph (a); but
	(c)	does not include kitchen waste or waste containing gastrointestinal products or other bodily waste.
hot-water system means—
	(a)	a water heater connected to a water service; and
	(b)	the equipment and materials connected to a water service that are necessary to provide a supply of hot water.
inspector—see section 23 (Appointment of inspectors).
irrigation means the supplying of water for—
	(a)	growth, cooling, treating, humidifying and frost protection of vegetation; and
	(b)	water replenishment of the soil.
irrigation system—
	(a)	means the part of water supply pipework from a water network to outlets for irrigation; but
	(b)	does not include part of a water network.
licence of a stated kind, means a licence of that kind under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004.
licence number—see Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, section 23 (1) (c).
licensee, in relation to a service, means a person licensed under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 to provide the service.
MP52 means the Manual of Authorisation Procedures for Plumbing and Drainage Products, published by Standards Australia on behalf of the Agriculture and Resources Management Council of Australia and New Zealand Committee for Plumbing Product Authorisations, entitled ‘SAA MP52’, as in force from time to time.
occupier, of premises, for part 4 (Enforcement)—see section 18.
offence, for part 4 (Enforcement)—see section 18.
owner, for land, includes the occupier, lessee, tenant or holder of any land on which any sewerage or water service has been, or is to be, installed.
plan approval means a plan approval issued under section 8 (Issue of plan approvals).
premises includes land and place.
reasonably believes, for part 4 (Enforcement)—see section 18.
responsible utility means—
	(a)	in relation to the sewerage network—a utility licensed to provide sewerage services using the network; and
	(b)	in relation to the water network—a utility licensed to provide water services using the network.
sanitary drain—
	(a)	means a pipe, conduit or fitting, or device directly connected to 1 or more of them, that—
	(i)	is installed in or on the ground (or partly in and partly on the ground) and is used, or for use, in relation to the drainage of a single building, or the drainage of 2 or more buildings by a combined drainage operation; and
	(ii)	is, or is to be, indirectly or directly connected to a sewerage network, a septic tank, on-site sewerage treatment unit or other receptacle for sewage; but
	(b)	does not include—
	(i)	a grey-water irrigation hose used, or for use, in relation to the carrying of grey water directly to a grey-water irrigation area; or
	(ii)	part of a sewerage network.
sanitary drainage work—
	(a)	means the installation, replacement, augmentation, curtailing, maintenance, repair, or alteration of the location of all or part, of a sanitary drain; but
	(b)	does not include—
	(i)	inspecting a sanitary drain, clearing a blockage or obstruction of the drain, or cleaning the drain, unless the inspecting, clearing or cleaning involves damage to, or removal of part of, the sanitary drain or is done for reward; or
	(ii)	the operation of a grey-water diverter.
sanitary plumbing—
	(a)	means a pipe, fitting, fixture or water appliance that is not in or in contact with the ground and that is used, or for use, in relation to the collecting or carrying of sewage to a sanitary drain; and
	(b)	includes a fitting used, or for use, in the diversion of grey water, or for the direct connection of a grey-water irrigation hose; but
	(c)	does not include a grey-water irrigation hose used, or for use, in relation to the carrying of grey water directly to a grey-water irrigation area.
sanitary plumbing work—
	(a)	means the installation, replacement, augmentation, curtailing, maintenance, repair, or alteration of the location of all or part, of sanitary plumbing; but
	(b)	does not include—
	(i)	inspecting sanitary plumbing, clearing a blockage or obstruction of the plumbing or cleaning the plumbing unless the inspecting, clearing or cleaning involves damage to, or removal of part of, the sanitary plumbing or is done for reward; or
	(ii)	the operation of a grey-water diverter.
sewage—
	(a)	means waste water from the community, including faecal matter, urine and household and commercial waste water that contains human waste; but
	(b)	does not include stormwater.
sewerage network—see the Utilities Act 2000, section 14.
single residential building means a detached house or a building making up no more than 2 residences, and includes—
	(a)	a part of such a building; and
	(b)	an adjunct to such a building.
site plan—see Australian Standard HB 50 as in force on 1 March 1999.
stormwater means surface water, subsoil water and runoff caused by rainfall on roof areas.
water appliance—
	(a)	means an apparatus or machine that—
	(i)	is connected to a water service outlet or hot-water system outlet; and 
	(ii)	has an outlet to drain waste water, or to draw off water processed, heated or cooled by the apparatus or machine; but
	(b)	does not include an apparatus or machine if—
	(i)	the connection is to a water service outlet that is a tap; and
	(ii)	the connection is a temporary hand connection.
water network—see the Utilities Act 2000, section 12.
water service—
	(a)	means the part of the water supply pipework used, or for use, for water supply from a primary water source up to and including outlet valves at fixtures and water appliances; and
	(b)	includes an irrigation system; but
	(c)	does not include a fire sprinkler system or part of a water network.
water supply plumbing work—
	(a)	means the installation, replacement, augmentation, curtailing, maintenance, repair, or alteration of the location of all or part, of a water service or a hot-water system; and
	(b)	includes fire sprinkler work; but
	(c)	does not include removing a washer or something similar from a tap or valve, or repairing or fitting the washer or the similar thing, unless the removal, repair or fitting involves damage to part of—
	(i)	a water service; or
	(ii)	a hot-water system; or
	(iii)	an irrigation system; or
	(iv)	a fire sprinkler system.

Endnotes
1	About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history.  Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history.  Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws and expiries are listed in the legislation history and the amendment history.  These details are underlined.  Uncommenced provisions and amendments are not included in the republished law but are set out in the last endnote.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.  
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
2	Abbreviation key

am = amended	ord = ordinance	
amdt = amendment	orig = original	
ch = chapter	par = paragraph/subparagraph	
def = definition	pres = present	
dict = dictionary	prev = previous	
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative 	(prev...) = previously	
Assembly	pt = part	
div = division	r = rule/subrule	
exp = expires/expired	renum = renumbered	
Gaz = gazette	reloc = relocated	
hdg = heading	R[X] = Republication No	
IA = Interpretation Act 1967	RI = reissue	
ins = inserted/added	s = section/subsection	
LA = Legislation Act 2001	sch = schedule	
LR = legislation register	sdiv = subdivision	
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996	sub = substituted	
mod = modified/modification	SL = Subordinate Law	
o = order	underlining = whole or part not commenced	
om = omitted/repealed	or to be expired	
3	Legislation history
Water and Sewerage Act 2000	 No 68
notified 20 December 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S68)
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2000 (IA s 10B)
remainder commenced 1 January 2001 (Gaz 2000 No S69)
as amended by
Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 No 44 pt 413
notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)
pt 413 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001 No S65)
	Legislation Amendment Act 2002 No 11 pt 2.52
notified LR 27 May 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2002 (LA s 75)
pt 2.52 commenced 28 May 2002 (s 2 (1))
Criminal Code 2002 No 51 pt 1.28
notified LR 20 December 2002 
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2002 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 1.28 commenced 1 January 2003 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2003 A2003-41 sch 3 pt 3.23
notified LR 11 September 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.23 commenced 9 October 2003 (s 2 (1))
Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004‑13 sch 1 pt 1.3, sch 2 pt 2.27
notified LR 26 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3, sch 2 pt 2.27 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 and see Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 A2004-12, s 2 and CN2004-8)
Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-15 sch 2 pt 2.98
notified LR 26 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.98 commenced 9 April 2004 (s 2 (1))
Water and Sewerage Amendment Act 2004 A2004-67 pt 2
notified LR 9 September 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 10 September 2004 (s 2)
Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2005 
A2005-34 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 6 July 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 July 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 27 July 2005 (s 2)
4	Amendment history
Dictionary
s 2	orig s 2 om 2001 No 44 amdt 1.4275
	(prev s 3) renum A2003-41 amdt 3.500
Notes
s 3	orig s 3 am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.4276; A2003-41 amdt 3.499
	renum as s 2
	(prev s 4) renum A2003-41 amdt 3.500
	om A2004-13 amdt 2.92
	(prev s 4) ins A2003-41 amdt 3.501
	renum A2004-13 amdt 2.93
Application of Act to certain installations
s 4	orig s 4 renum as s 3
	ins A2003-41 amdt 3.501
	renum as s 3 A2004-13 amdt 2.93
	ins A2004-13 amdt 2.94
Appointment of certifiers
s 5	am A2003-41 amdt 3.502, amdt 3.503; A2004-13 amdt 2.95
Issue of plan approvals
s 8	am A2004-13 amdts 2.96-2.98; pars renum R8 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.99)
Issue of plan approvals
s 9	am A2004-13 amdt 2.100; ss renum R8 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.101)
Marking approval of amendment
s 9A	ins A2004-13 amdt 2.102
Notification of cessation of appointment of certifier
s 10	am A2003-41 amdt 3.504; A2004-13 amdt 2.120
Notice of fire sprinkler work by licensee
s 11	sub A2004-13 amdt 2.103
Sanitary plumbers to be licensed
s 12	om A2004-13 amdt 2.104
House drainage work
s 13	om A2004-13 amdt 2.104
Water supply plumbers to be licensed
s 14	om A2004-13 amdt 2.104
Notice of water supply plumbing work by licensee
s 15 hdg	sub A2004-13 amdt 2.105
s 15	am A2004-13 amdt 2.106, amdt 2.107; ss renum R8 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.108)
Interference with drains etc connected with sewerage system
s 16	am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.4277, amdt 1.4278; A2003-41 amdt 3.505; A2004-13 amdt 2.109, amdt 2.110; ss renum R8 LA
Installation of toilets
s 17	sub A2004-13 amdt 1.7
Water supply and sanitary plumbing work
s 17A	ins A2004-67 s 4
Definitions for pt 4
s 18	def connected ins A2003-41 amdt 3.506
	def offence ins A2003-41 amdt 3.506
Things connected with offences
s 19	om A2003-41 amdt 3.507
Chief construction occupations registrar may require information and documents
s 20 hdg	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120
s 20	am A2003-41 amdt 3.508; A2004-13 amdt 2.120, amdt 1.121
Contravention of requirement by construction occupations registrar
s 21 hdg	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120
s 21	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120
Construction occupations registrar may require rectification of defective work
s 22 hdg	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120
s 22	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120, amdt 1.121; R8 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.121)
Appointment of inspectors
s 23	am A2003-41 amdt 3.509; A2004-13 amdt 2.120, amdt 1.121
Identity cards
s 24	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120
Construction occupations registrar’s powers
s 25 hdg	am R8 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.120)
s 25	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120
Delegation—construction occupations registrar
s 26	sub A2003-41 amdt 3.510; A2004-13 amdt 2.111
Power to seize evidence
s 34	am R8 LA (see A2004-13 amdt 2.120)
Return of things seized
s 37	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120
Selfincrimination etc
s 39	am 2002 No 11 amdt 2.111; 2002 No 51 amdt 1.58
Legal professional privilege
s 40	om 2002 No 11 amdt 2.112
Providing false or misleading information
s 41	om A2004-15 amdt 2.208
Providing false or misleading documents
s 42	om A2004-15 amdt 2.208
Obstruction
s 43	om A2004-15 amdt 2.208
Review of decisions
s 44	am A2004-13 amdt 2.120
Determination of fees
s 45	sub 2001 No 44 amdt 1.4279
Fees payable to Territory in accordance with determinations etc
s 46	om 2001 No 44 amdt 1.4280
Regulations may make provision about fees
s 47	om 2001 No 44 amdt 1.4280
Approved forms
s 48	sub 2001 No 44 amdt 1.4281
	am A2003-41 amdt 3.511; A2004-13 amdt 2.120
Regulation-making power
s 49	am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.4282, amdt 1.4283; A2004-13 amdt 2.112; A2005-34 amdt 1.52
Transitional
pt 6 hdg	exp 1 January 2002 (s 55)
Definitions for pt 6
s 50	exp 1 January 2002 (s 55)
Repeal
s 51	om R2 (LA)
Certifiers
s 52	exp 1 January 2002 (s 55)
Plan approvals
s 53	exp 1 January 2002 (s 55)
Regulations—transitional matters
s 54	exp 1 January 2002 (s 55)
Expiry of pt 6
s 55	exp 1 January 2002 (s 55)
Dictionary
dict	am A2003-41 amdt 3.512, amdt 3.513; A2004-13 amdt 2.113
	def Australian Standard 3500 sub A2005-34 amdt 1.53
	def backflow prevention device ins A2004-13 amdt 2.114
	def connected ins A2003-41 amdt 3.514
	def drain om A2004-13 amdt 2.115
	def fire sprinkler service sub A2004-13 amdt 2.115
	def fire sprinkler work ins A2004-13 amdt 2.115
	def function om A2003-41 amdt 3.515
	def grey water ins A2004-13 amdt 2.115
	def hot-water system ins A2004-13 amdt 2.115
	def irrigation ins A2004-13 amdt 2.116
	def irrigation system ins A2004-13 amdt 2.116
	def licence sub A2004-13 amdt 2.116
	def licence number ins A2004-13 amdt 2.116
	def licensee ins A2004-13 amdt 2.116
	def occupier ins A2003-41 amdt 3.516
	def offence ins A2003-41 amdt 3.516
	def reasonably believes ins A2003-41 amdt 3.516
	def sanitary drain ins A2004-13 amdt 1.8
	def sanitary drainage work ins A2004-13 amdt 2.117
	def sanitary plumbing ins A2004-13 amdt 1.8
	def sanitary plumbing work ins A2004-13 amdt 2.117
	def sewage ins A2004-13 amdt 2.118
	def sewer om A2004-13 amdt 2.118
	def stormwater ins A2004-13 amdt 2.119
	def this Act om A2003-41 amdt 3.517
	def water appliance ins A2004-13 amdt 2.119
	def water network sub A2004-13 amdt 2.119
	def water service ins A2004-13 amdt 2.119
	def water supply plumbing work ins A2004-13 amdt 2.119
5	Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.  
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register.  A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1.  Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical. 

Republication No	Amendments to	Republication date	
1	not amended	24 May 2001	
2	Act 2001 No 44	12 September 2001	
3	Act 2001 No 44	10 January 2002	
4	Act 2002 No 11	30 May 2002	
5	A2002-51	1 January 2003	
6	A2003-41	9 October 2003	
7	A2004-15	9 April 2004	
8	A2004-15	1 September 2004	
9	A2004-67	10 September 2004	

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