(1) All external entry doors to the rented premises which are not able to be secured with a functioning deadlock, other than any screen door attached to an external door, must at least be fitted with a locking device that—
(a) is operated by a key from the outside; and
(b) may be unlocked from the inside with or without a key.
(2) Subclause (1) does not apply—
(a) to a public lobby door that opens to common property; or
(b) if the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.
2 Vermin proof bins
A rubbish bin and a recycling bin are to be supplied for use by the renter of the rented premises which are—
(a) provided by the local council; or
(b) vermin proof and compatible with local council collection.
3 Toilets
The rented premises are to contain a toilet that is—
(ii) an onsite wastewater management system installed and managed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Guidelines for Onsite Wastewater Effluent Dispersal and Recycling Systems, as published from time to time; or
(iii) any other system approved by the local council; and
(b) either in—
(i) a room that is intended to be used as a toilet area, whether as a separate toilet or bathroom or combined bathroom and laundry; or
(ii) a separate enclosed structure that is intended to be used as a toilet area.
4 Bathroom facilities
In relation to bathroom facilities, the following amenities are to be provided in the rented premises—
(a) a bathroom connected to a reasonable supply of hot and cold water that contains a washbasin and a shower or bath;
(c) for rented premises let under a residential rental agreement entered into or created on or after 1 March 2027, if a water efficient shower head is present—
(i) a shower head with a 4 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a); or
(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 4 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, a shower head with a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a).
5 Kitchen facilities
(1) In relation to kitchen facilities, the following amenities are to be provided in the rented premises—
(a) a dedicated area which is intended to be used for cooking and food preparation;
(b) a sink in good working order that is connected to a reasonable supply of hot and cold water;
(c) a cooktop in good working order that has 2 or more burners.
(2) Subclause (1) does not apply if the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.
(3) Any oven at the rented premises must be in good working order.
6 Laundry facilities
Any laundry facilities present in the rented premises must be connected to a reasonable supply of hot and cold water.
7 Structural soundness
The rented premises are to be structurally sound and weatherproof.
8 Mould and dampness
Each room in the rented premises must be free from mould and damp caused by or related to the building structure.
9 Electrical safety
On and from 29 March 2023, in relation to electrical safety, all power outlets and lighting circuits in the rented premises are to be connected to—
(a) a switchboard-type Circuit Breaker that complies with AS/NZS 3000, "Electrical Installations", as published from time to time; and
(b) a switchboard-type Residual Current Device that complies with—
(i) AS/NZS 3190, "Approval and test specification—Residual current devices (current operated earth-leakage devices)", as published from time to time; or
(ii) AS/NZS 61008.1, "Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs): Part 1: General rules", as published from time to time; or
(iii) AS/NZS 61009.1, "Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 1: General rules", as published from time to time.
10 Window coverings
On and from 29 March 2022, each window in a room at the rented premises that is likely to be used as a bedroom or as a living area is to be fitted with a curtain or blind that can be opened or closed by the renter to—
(a) reasonably block light; and
(b) provide reasonable privacy to the renter.
11 Windows
(1) All external windows in the rented premises that are capable of opening must be able to be set in a closed or open position.
(2) All external windows in the rented premises which are capable of opening must have a functioning latch to secure the windows against external entry.
A window lock or bolt will meet the minimum standard referred to in subclause (2).
12 Lighting
(1) The interior rooms, corridors and hallways of the rented premises are to have access to light, whether natural or artificial, which provides a level of illuminance appropriate to the function or use of those rooms.
(2) Each habitable room of the rented premises is to have access to—
(a) natural light, including borrowed light from an adjoining room, during daylight hours, which provides a level of illuminance appropriate to the function or use of the room; and
(b) artificial light during non-daylight hours which provides a level of illuminance appropriate to the function or use of the room.
(3) Subclauses (1) and (2) do not apply if the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with the standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.
(1) If the rented premises is a Class 1 building, each habitable room, bathroom, shower room, toilet and laundry must have ventilation satisfying Performance Requirement P2.4.5 of the 2019 Building Code of Australia Volume Two, or the Acceptable Construction Practice in Part 3.8.5 of the 2019 Building Code of Australia Volume Two.
(2) If the rented premises is within a Class 2 building, each habitable room, bathroom, shower room, toilet and laundry must have ventilation satisfying Performance Requirements FP4.3, FP4.4 and FP4.5 of the 2019 Building Code of Australia Volume One, or the Deemed‑to‑Satisfy Provisions requirements in F4.5, F4.6 and F4.7 of the 2019 Building Code of Australia Volume One.
(3) In this clause—
2019 National Construction Code means the National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as in force on 1 May 2019;
2019 Building Code of Australia Volume One means Volume One of the 2019 National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as in force on 1 May 2019;
2019 Building Code of Australia Volume Two means Volume Two of the 2019 National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as in force on 1 May 2019.
14 Heating
(1) On and from 29 March 2021 until 28 March 2023, in relation to heating in a Class 1 building—
(a) a fixed heater in good working order is to be in the main living area of the rented premises; or
(b) if a fixed heater has not been installed in the main living area of the rented premises on or by 29 March 2021, an energy efficient fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in the main living area of the rented premises.
(2) On and from 29 March 2021 until 28 March 2023, in relation to heating in a Class 2 building—
(a) a fixed heater in good working order is to be in the main living area of the rented premises; or
(b) if a fixed heater has not been installed in the main living area of the rented premises on or by 29 March 2021, an energy efficient fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in the main living area of the rented premises unless it would be unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed heater.
(3) On and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, in relation to heating in a Class 1 building, an energy efficient fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in the main living area of the rented premises.
(4) On and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, in relation to heating in a Class 2 building—
(a) an energy efficient fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in the main living area of the rented premises unless it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed heater; or
(b) if it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed heater in the main living area of the rented premises, a fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in the main living area of the rented premises.
(5) For the purposes of subregulations (2)(b) and (4) it would be unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed heater if—
the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or
owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or
compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive.
(6) On and from 1 March 2027, in relation to heating in the rented premises—
(a) an energy efficient fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in, or have an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises unless it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed heater; or
(b) if it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed heater in the main living area of the rented premises, a fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in, or have an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises.
(7) For the purposes of subclause (6)(a), it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed heater if—
(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or
(b) installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or
(c) there is a pre‑existing fixed heater in good working order in, or with an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises, which is one of the following—
(i) a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump with a 2 star or above heating rating in the prescribed energy rating system for non‑ducted air conditioners or heat pumps;
(ii) a gas space heater with a 2 star or above heating rating in the prescribed energy rating system for gas space heaters;
(iii) a ducted heating or hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises;
(iv) a domestic solid fuel burning appliance;
(v) a fixed heater for which the fuel source is liquefied petroleum gas; or
(d) there is a fixed heater with an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises that is being replaced with a heater of an identical type under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty which is—
(i) a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump with a 2 star or above heating rating in the prescribed energy rating system for non‑ducted air conditioners or heat pumps; or
(ii) a gas space heater with a 2 star or above heating rating in the prescribed energy rating system for gas space heaters; or
(iii) a ducted heating or hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises; or
(iv) a domestic solid fuel burning appliance; or
(v) a fixed heater for which the fuel source is liquefied petroleum gas; or
(e) owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or
(f) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017; or
(g) compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive; or
(h) it is not reasonably practicable to install an energy efficient fixed heater; or
(i) there is a fixed heater with an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises that is being replaced with a heater of an identical type, which is—
(i) a domestic solid fuel burning appliance; or
(ii) a fixed heater for which the fuel source is liquified petroleum gas.
On and from 1 December 2025, the standard for corded internal window coverings installed at the rented premises is that—
(a) a loose cord that is part of the window covering cannot form a loop of 220 mm or longer that is less than 1600 mm above floor level, and is secured by either—
(i) a cord guide, no part of which is installed lower than 1600 mm above floor level, unless—
(A) the cord guide will remain firmly attached to a wall or other structure specified in the installation instructions for the corded internal window covering when subjected to a tension force of 70 Newtons applied in any direction for 10 seconds; and
(B) the cord is sufficiently secured or tensioned to prevent the formation of a loop 220 mm or longer; or
(ii) a cleat that is installed against a wall or structure at least 1600 mm above floor level; and
(b) the cord guide or cleat in paragraph (a) is to be installed in a way that—
(i) uses any components specified in the installation instructions for the corded internal window covering as necessary to meet requirements for cord safety; and
(ii) is in accordance with the installation instructions for the corded internal window covering for the purpose of ensuring that a loose cord cannot form a loop as described in paragraph (a).
(1) Subclause (2) applies to rented premises let under a residential rental agreement entered into or created on or after 1 March 2027 until 30 June 2030.
(2) The standard for cooling is—
(a) an energy efficient fixed cooler in good working order installed in, or that has an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises, unless it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed cooler; or
(b) if it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed cooler in the main living area of the rented premises, a fixed cooler in good working order is to be installed in, or have an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises.
(3) On and from 1 July 2030, the standard for cooling is—
(a) an energy efficient fixed cooler in good working order installed in, or that has an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises, unless it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed cooler; or
(b) if it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed cooler in the main living area of the rented premises, a fixed cooler in good working order is to be installed in, or have an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises, unless it is unreasonable to install a fixed cooler.
(4) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient fixed cooler, it is unreasonable if—
(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or
(b) there is a pre‑existing fixed cooler in good working order in, or with an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises; or
(c) there is a fixed cooler in, or with an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises that is being replaced with a fixed cooler of an identical type under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty; or
(d) there is a pre‑existing fixed cooler that is a ducted evaporative system in good working order in or with an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises; or
(e) there is a ducted evaporative fixed cooler in or with an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises that is being replaced with a ducted evaporative fixed cooler; or
(f) installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or
(g) owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or
(h) compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive; or
(i) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.
(5) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install a fixed cooler, it is unreasonable if—
(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or
(b) there is a fixed cooler in, or with an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises that is being replaced with a fixed cooler of an identical type under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty; or
(c) there is a pre‑existing fixed cooler that is a ducted evaporative system in good working order in, or with an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises; or
(d) there is a fixed cooler that is a ducted evaporative system in, or with an outlet in, the main living area of the rented premises that is being replaced with a ducted evaporative fixed cooler; or
(e) installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or
(f) owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or
(g) compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive; or
(h) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.
(6) For the purposes of subclauses (4)(a) and (5)(a), the following is not part of the cost of installation—
(a) the cost of electrical work required for the installation;
(7) In this clause—
pre‑existing fixed cooler means a fixed cooler that was installed and in place before 1 March 2027.
(1) This clause applies to rented premises let under a residential rental agreement entered into or created on or after 1 March 2027.
(2) The standard for ceiling insulation in the rented premises is to have ceiling insulation that—
(a) has a minimum R‑value of 5.0; and
(b) has been installed within 30 days after a licensed or registered electrician has completed a pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist in respect of the ceiling space; and
(c) has been installed after—
(i) any work recommended in the pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist has been completed by a licensed or registered electrician; and
(ii) if relevant, a certificate of electrical safety has been issued for that rectification work and a copy of which has been given to the insulation installer; and
(iii) power to a consumer mains cable and solar PV cable not in conduit that is identified in the ceiling space and specified in the pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist has been isolated by a licensed or registered electrician; and
(iv) a copy of the pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist has been given to the insulation installer; and
(d) complies with AS/NZS 4859.1, "Thermal insulation materials for buildings Part 1: General criteria and technical provisions", as published from time to time; and
(e) complies with the following—
(i) AS 1530.1, "Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Part 1: Combustibility test for materials", as published from time to time;
(ii) AS/NZS 1530.3, "Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Part 3: Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release", as published from time to time; and
(f) comprises of a separate or continuous insulation batt that is not a foil or foil‑faced bulk insulation product; and
(g) is installed by a suitably qualified person in compliance with AS3999, "Bulk thermal insulation—Installation", as published from time to time; and
(h) is installed in the entire ceiling of the dwelling of the rented premises, other than in—
(i) ceiling areas with existing insulation batts, blankets, rigid boards or loose fill; and
Existing insulation of any R‑value.
(ii) external parts of the rented premises; and
Garages, outbuildings and alfresco areas.
(iii) internal ceilings; and
The ceiling of the lower floor of a double storey home or the lower floors of an apartment complex.
(iv) areas where it is unreasonable or unsafe to install ceiling insulation.
(3) If a consumer mains cable and solar PV cable has been isolated by a licensed or registered electrician under subclause (2)(c)(iii), the residential rental provider or their agent must ensure the cables are reconnected by a licensed or registered electrician after the installation of ceiling insulation is complete.
(4) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable or unsafe to install ceiling insulation in an area of the rented premises, it is unreasonable if—
(a) the cost of ceiling insulation installation is significantly higher than the average cost of ceiling insulation installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or
(b) the roof cavity of the rented premises in a Class 2 building is, on a plan of subdivision, common property; or
Rented premises in a Class 2 building, the roof cavity of which is common property and managed by an owners corporation.
(c) owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the ceiling insulation; or
(d) compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of ceiling insulation installation prohibitive; or
(e) the ceiling insulation cannot be installed without substantial building work or causing substantial damage to the rented premises; or
Skillion roofs, very low‑pitched roofs and roof cavities that cannot be accessed without removing the ceiling lining or roofing material.
(f) the ceiling insulation cannot be installed without creating risks to the health or safety of any person that are greater than the risks that are normally acceptable when insulation is being installed; or
(g) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.
(5) For the purposes of subclause (4)(a), the cost of electrical work is not part of the ceiling insulation installation cost.
The rectification or replacement of damaged, deteriorated or non‑compliant cables in the ceiling space is not included in the cost of installation of ceiling insulation.
(6) In this clause—
ceiling insulation means thermal insulation products that resist the flow of heat, and are in the form of batts, blankets, rigid boards or loose fill;
R‑value means the measure of thermal performance of the ceiling insulation product when it is installed as calculated under AS/NZS 4859.1, "Thermal insulation materials for buildings Part 1: General criteria and technical provisions", as published from time to time;
suitably qualified person means a person who satisfies the requirements specified in a notice under subclause (7).
(7) For the purposes of subclause (2)(g), the Minister for Energy and Resources, by notice published in the Government Gazette, may specify the requirements a person must satisfy to be a suitably qualified person.
(1) This clause applies to rented premises let under a residential rental agreement entered into or created on or after 1 July 2027.
(2) Subject to subclause (4), the standard for draughtproofing (other than in a kitchen facility) is—
(a) all external doors and external windows to the rented premises are to be fitted with sealing or weather‑stripping products that restrict airflow around the entire perimeter of the door or window but do not impair the normal operation of the door or window; and
(b) unsealed wall vents are to be fitted with a product made of robust non‑shrinking sealing material that seals or closes the vent; and
(c) sealing products used to complete sealing under paragraphs (a) and (b) are fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(3) Subject to subclause (5), the standard for draughtproofing in a kitchen facility is—
(a) all external doors and windows in the kitchen facility of the rented premises are to be fitted with sealing or weather‑stripping products that restrict airflow around the entire perimeter of the door or window but do not impair the normal operation of the door or window; and
(b) unsealed wall vents are to be fitted with a product made of robust non‑shrinking sealing material that seals or closes the vent; and
(c) sealing products used to complete sealing under paragraphs (a) and (b) are fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(4) Subclause (2) does not apply if—
(a) a flueless space heater or open‑flued gas appliance is installed in the rented premises; or
(b) the rented premises is in a Class 2 building and the owners corporation rules prohibit the fitting of sealing or weather‑stripping products to external doors; or
(c) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017; or
(d) it is otherwise unreasonable to draughtproof the rented premises.
(5) Subclause (3) does not apply if—
(a) a flueless space heater or open‑flued gas appliance is installed in the rented premises; or
(b) a flueless gas cooking appliance without a rangehood is installed in the kitchen facility; or
(c) the rented premises is in a Class 2 building and the owners corporation rules prohibit the fitting of sealing or weather‑stripping products to external doors; or
(d) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017; or
(e) it is otherwise unreasonable to draughtproof a kitchen facility in the rented premises.
(1) On and from 1 March 2027, the standard for water heaters is an energy efficient water heater that supplies hot water to the kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities is to be installed, unless it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater.
(2) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater, it is unreasonable if—
(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or
(b) there is a pre‑existing water heater in good working order that supplies heated water to the kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities; or
(c) there is a pre‑existing water heater for which the fuel source is liquefied petroleum gas; or
(d) there is a water heater that supplies heated water to the kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities that is being replaced with a heater of an identical type under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty; or
(e) owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the energy efficient water heater appliance; or
(f) compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive; or
(g) heated water to the kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities is supplied by a centralised system; or
(h) a temporary water heater is installed for no more than 60 days; or
(i) installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or
(j) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017; or
(k) there is a water heater for which the fuel source is liquified petroleum gas that is being replaced with a heater of an identical type.
(3) For the purposes of subclause (2)(a)—
(b) the cost of upgrading an electrical switchboard to accommodate additional electrical load is part of the cost of installation.
(4) In this clause—
pre‑existing water heater means a water heater that was installed and in place before 1 March 2027.