Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code (QLD)
Queensland Government
QLD LEGISLATION.
The Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code (QPW code) sets out Queensland specific plumbing and drainage standards.
The QPW code:
(a) adopts standards in relation to matters not covered by the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) (National Construction Code, Volume 3) or
(b) imposes higher standards over and above the requirements of the PCA or
(c) replaces requirements of the PCA.
Relationship with the Plumbing Code of Australia:
The PCA provides a nationally uniform set of technical plumbing and drainage standards. Where there is any inconsistency between the PCA and the QPW code, or the QPW code has additional requirements, the QPW code prevails.
Table Of Contents:
Introduction And General Provisions
Commencement
Introduction
Purpose Of The Queensland Plumbing And Wastewater Code
Relationship With The Plumbing Code Of Australia
Part A1: Application
A1.0: Compliance With The Queensland Plumbing And Wastewater Code
A1.1: Meeting The Performance Requirements
Part A2: Interpretation
A2.0: Definitions
A2.1: Referenced Standards
A2.2: Compliance With All Performance Requirements
Part A3: Documents Adopted By Reference
A3.0: Schedule Of Referenced Documents
A3.1: Restrictions And Exclusions
Section B: Water Services
Part B1: Cold Water Services
B1.0: Scope
B1.1: Building Supply Pipes To Water Main Standard
B1.2: Water Meters For New Premises
B1.3: Water Conservation For Class 1 And Class 2 Buildings
B1.4: Water Storage Tanks
B1.5: Integrated Basins And Water Closet Cistern
Part B2: Heated Water Services
B2.0: Scope
B2.1: Installation Of Solar Heated Water Systems
Part B3: Non Drinking Water Services
Refer To Part B3 Of The Plumbing Code Of Australia
Part B4: Fire-Fighting Water Services
Refer To Part B4 Of The Plumbing Code Of Australia And The Building Act 1975
Part B5: Cross-Connection Control
Refer To Part B5 Of The Plumbing Code Of Australia
Part B6: Rainwater Harvesting And Use
Refer To Part B6 Of The Plumbing Code Of Australia
Section C: Sanitary Plumbing And Drainage Systems
Part C1: Sanitary Plumbing Systems
C1.0: Scope
Part C2: Sanitary Drainage Systems
C2.0: Scope
C2.1: Building Sanitary Drain To Sewerage System Standard
C2.2: Connection Of Appliances And Fixtures To Grease Arrestors
C2.3: Requirements For Grease Arrestors
C2.4: Vent Pipes To Be Covered
Section D: Excessive Noise
Refer To Section D Of The Plumbing Code Of Australia
Section E: Facilities
Refer To Section E Of The Plumbing Code Of Australia
Section F1: On-Site Wastewater Management Systems
Part F1: Onsite Wastewater Management Systems
F1.0: Scope
F1.1: On-Site Wastewater Management Systems
F1.2: Greywater Use Facility
F1.3: Land Application Area
F1.4: Composting, Chemical And Incinerating Toilets
Appendix 1: Closed Loop Greywater Treatment Systems
Appendix 2: Setback Distances
