New metering requirements start 1 September 2014
New requirements for individual metering for some new multi-level buildings will commence on 1 September 2014.
In summary it will be:
- mandatory for all buildings with residences to provide the plumbing for individual meters
- mandatory for strata and stratum subdivided buildings to provide individual meters
- optional for non-strata/stratum subdivided buildings to provide individual meters
- optional for most commercial buildings
- optional for existing buildings
- a single water inlet and plumbing for each unit. The inlet must not serve more than one unit
- plumbing for the meters in a common area, not inside each unit. This will allow for easy access and maintenance.
- a space and power for a data logger (if necessary).
Providing for individual metering of units will involve:
The Accredited Metering Suppliers are Enware Australia Pty Ltd and Itron Australasia Pty Ltd.
Members can find out more by reading the MLIM Guide, visiting Sydney Water’s website, or emailing [email protected].