SA Footnote: Other legislation affecting buildings
In addition to this Code, there are a number of other legislative technical requirements affecting the design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of plumbing that practitioners may need to be aware of, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following list.
1. Plumbing and Drainage
Administering Authority
Office of the Technical Regulator, Department for Energy and Mining
Relevant Legislation
Water Industry Act 2012
Water Industry Regulations 2012
Plumbing Standard published by the Technical Regulator
2. Building
Administering Authority
Planning and Land Use Services, Department for Trade and Investment
Relevant Legislation
Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016
Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017
3. Health
Administering Authority
SA Health
Relevant Legislation
South Australian Public Health Act 2011
South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013
SA Onsite Wastewater Systems Code
SA Community Wastewater Management Systems Code
Safe Drinking Water Act 2011
Safe Drinking Water Regulations 2012
South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations 2013
Guidelines for the Control of Legionella in Manufactured Water Systems in South Australia -
revised 2013
4. Environment
Administering Authority
Environmental Protection Authority
Relevant Legislation
Environment Protection Act 1993
Environmental Protection Regulations 2009
Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 (administered by the Local Governments)
5. Gas
Administering Authority
Office of the Technical Regulator, Department for Energy and Mining
Relevant Legislation
Gas Act 1997
Gas Regulations 2012
AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations
AS 3814 Industrial and Commercial Gas Fired Appliances
AS/NZS 1596 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas
Energy Products (Safety and Efficiency) Act 2000
Energy Products (Safety and Efficiency) Regulations 2012
6. Electrical
Administering Authority
Office of the Technical Regulator, Department for Energy and Mining
Relevant Legislation
Electricity Act 1996
Electricity (General) Regulations 2012
Energy Products (Safety and Efficiency) Act 2000
Energy Products (Safety and Efficiency) Regulations 2012
AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules