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The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.

From 1 July 2021, Design and Building Practitioners working on class 2 buildings need to register under a new Compliance Declaration Scheme.

The Practice Standard for Professional Engineers applies to all NSW registered professional engineers; it sets the clear standards of work and behaviour by engineers carrying outprofessional engineering work under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBPAct).

The responsible person for plumbing and drainage work must ensure the work complies with the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) and other prescribed codes and standards.

Information about a licence or certificate in kitchen, bathroom and building renovation.

Medical gas means a substance used for medical purposes that is prescribed by the regulations as a medical gas.

Information about a licence or certificate in plumbing, draining and gasfitting work.

Information about a licence or certificate in roof plumbing.

Information about a licence or certificate in waterproofing.

Information about a licence or certificate in wet plastering.