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Section F On-Site Wastewater Systems
Part F1 does not apply in New South Wales; on-site wastewater management systems are regulated under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.
The Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011 applies to the plumbing and drainage system as defined by that Act.
In New South Wales, on-site liquid trade waste systems are not regulated under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011, this scope of work is administered and regulated under the following:
Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.
Water Industry Competition Act (WICA) 2006.
Hunter Water Act 1991.
Sydney Water Act 1994.
The Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011 applies to all on-site plumbing and drainage systems as defined under Section 4 of the Act.
Where the sewer drains to a network utility such as a Council or County Council, Hunter Water, Sydney Water or a licensed private scheme approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, refer to their current Act in regards to administration requirements.