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I'm looking at a replacement woodburner installation, and of course the wetback will need to be disconnected and reconnected to the new fire.
I've tried to find out via DBH whether a licensed plumber is required for these tasks, but the guidelines I've found seem to be very vague ie "all but the most basic tasks require a registered plumber".
I understand well the risks of a poorly installed wetback, I'm quite prepared to pay a professional to do this (since the new fire will likely have different heights for the wetback connections).
However I believe I have a good understanding of the disconnection phase, and would rather stand around on my own time waiting for the HWC to drain.
What are the requirements under the law for wetback disconnection and connections, with respect to the requirement of a licensed professional?
Thanks
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How is sanitary plumbing defined in the Act?
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006 defines sanitary plumbing as:
"the work of fixing or unfixing any sanitary fixture or sanitary appliance, or any associated fittings or accessories:
"the work of fixing or unfixing any trap, waste or soil pipe, ventilation pipe, or overflow pipe connected with or intended to be connected with or accessory to any sanitary fixture or sanitary appliance or any drain (whether or not the sanitary fixture, sanitary appliance, or drain is there when the work is done):
the work of fixing or unfixing any pipe that:
(i) supplies or is intended to be a means of supplying water to any sanitary fixture or sanitary appliance (whether or not that sanitary fixture or sanitary appliance is there when the work is done); and
(ii) is within the legal boundary of the premises on which that sanitary fixture or sanitary appliance is or will be installed (whether or not that sanitary fixture or sanitary appliance is there when the work is done):
generally all plumbing work associated with any sanitary fixture or sanitary appliance."
All the above require a registered plumber.
For more information on DIY I suggest having a look here >> http://www.dbh.govt.nz/builditright-homeowners-what-is-restricted