Water Efficiency Certificate

Need A Water Compliance Certificate for- Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redlands and Sunshine Coast

Are you a landlord preparing to lease out your property in Queensland? Among the various considerations, obtaining a Water Efficiency Certificate (WEC) is crucial to pass on water consumption costs to your tenants. Fallon Solutions, are your trusted local plumbing  experts who can assist you in securing a Water Efficiency Certificate for QLD, simplifying the process and ensuring compliance.

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Everything you need to know about a water efficiency certificate.

What is a Water Efficiency Certificate?

In Queensland, obtaining a Water Efficiency Certificate is crucial for landlords who intend to pass on water consumption costs to their tenants. This legal requirement ensures that rental properties meet specific water efficiency standards, contributing to overall water conservation efforts. A Water Efficiency Certificate can only be issued by a licensed plumber certifying that a rental property complies with Queensland’s water efficiency regulations. To qualify for a certificate, the property must meet the following criteria:  

• Individual metering: Each rental unit must have a separate water meter and
• Water-efficient fixtures: Toilets, showerheads, and taps must meet specific water efficiency standards.

   

   

Benefits of a Water Efficiency Certificate

• Legal compliance: Ensures adherence to Queensland rental laws.  
• Cost recovery: Allows landlords to pass on water consumption charges to tenants.

   

• Water conservation: Promotes responsible water usage and contributes to environmental sustainability.
• Increased property value: A water-efficient property can be more attractive to potential tenants.

Water Efficiency Certification Form

The Certification Process

Obtaining a Water Efficiency Certificate involves a thorough assessment of your property’s plumbing fixtures. Our licensed plumbers will inspect your property and issue a certificate if it meets the required standards. If upgrades are necessary, we can recommend and install water-efficient fixtures to bring your property into compliance.

Minimum requirements for water charging:

Landlords can pass on full water consumption charges, including bulk water delivery, if the following criteria are met:

• the rental property is individually metered,
• the rental property is certified, water efficient and
• the tenancy agreement stipulates that the tenant must pay the water consumption costs.

Water charges for tenants QLD

Fallon Solutions can upgrade your property’s plumbing to achieve water compliance and issue a Water Efficiency Certificate, QLD. Our steps may include:

• upgrading tapware and outlets installing flow restricting aerators
• installing flow restrictor fittings behind spouts or in taps.
• What a Water Compliance Certificate QLD cover:

According to the Queensland Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulations 2009, key conditions for obtaining a Water Efficiency Certificate QLD include:

1. Individual metering or bulk water delivery.
2. Internal cold water taps (excluding bath taps) delivering a maximum of 9 litres per minute.
3. Shower heads with a maximum flow rate of 9 litres per minute.
4. Dual-flush toilets with specific flush volumes.

Important note for water charges:

Landlords still receive the water bill and pay the full amount. Tenants are not billed directly by water supply authorities; instead, landlords provide tenants with copies of water bills or evidence of consumption for charge verification.

Looking for a Water Efficiency Certificate, QLD?

Fallon Solutions is your trusted partner for achieving water efficiency compliance. Our experienced master plumbers can assess your property, recommend necessary upgrades, and issue the required Water Efficiency Certificate.  

Call us today 1300 054 488 or complete our Plumbing Enquiry form and one of our friendly staff will be in touch.