WELS inspectors' protocol
General information on how WELS inspectors will operate and what they can do
Working document
Department of the Environment and Water Resources, March 2007
ISBN 0642 55141 3
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Introduction
The purpose of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 (the WELS Act) is to provide for the establishment and operation of a scheme to apply national water efficiency labelling and minimum performance standards to certain water-use products. The aim of water efficiency labelling is to encourage the uptake of water efficient products and appliances in domestic and commercial areas while maintaining individual choice and accounting for regional variations in water supply.
The objects of the Act are to:
- Conserve water supplies by reducing water consumption;
- Provide information for purchasers of water-use products; and
- Promote the adoption of efficient and effective water-use technology.
Inspections are undertaken to determine whether there are risks of non-compliances or offences being committed under the WELS Act . We aim to detect, prevent and manage the compliance risks and offences under the WELS Act.
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