New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WATER MANAGEMENT (WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITIES) REGULATION 2004 - REG 13

13 Installation and maintenance of water service by owner

(1) An owner of land to which a water main is connected or available for connection must ensure that:

(a) the installation of any water service, and the connection of any such water service to the water supply authority’s system, are done by the holder of a plumbing permit, and

(b) any such water service complies with the Plumbing and Drainage Code of Practice, and is kept in good order and condition and free from blockages or leakages.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2) In subclause (1), "plumbing permit", in relation to a water supply authority, means:

(a) a permit issued by the water supply authority under Division 3 of Part 5, or

(b) in the case of Gosford City Council or Wyong Shire Council, an approval to carry out water supply work under Part 1 of Chapter 7 of the Local Government Act 1993 .