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Residential water heater requirements

New or replacement water heaters installed in South Australian homes must, by law, comply with the residential water heater requirements. In most cases a high efficiency gas, solar or electric heat pump water heater will need to be installed.

Water heaters should be installed by plumbers licensed to install water heaters. Information and resources are available to assist plumbers in complying with the residential water heater requirements.

The easiest way to find out which water heater you can install is to complete the step by step guide to determine your water heater options.

Operational water heaters do not need to be replaced.


	Step-by-step guide for determining your water heater options When a water heater is installed into a South Australian home it must comply with certain requirements. Find out which type you can install by answering the simple questions in this guide.


	Residential water heater requirements - detailed information Installations exempt from the water heater requirements Residential water heater requirements - water flow rate requirements Water heater installations in new homes, alterations and additions Replacing or installing water heaters in established homes Water heaters that meet the full standard Water heaters that meet the reduced standard


	Water heater requirements - information for plumbers Information specific to licensed plumbers to help comply with the residential water heater requirements.


	Why does SA have water heater requirements? Household water heating is typically the largest use of energy in a home and a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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