Rota-Loo Product CertificationAfter extensive testing Rota-Loo has been found to be fully compliant to all aspects of the Australian/New Zealand Standard regulating waterless composting toilets and is now certified to
AS/NZS 1546.2 On-site domestic wastewater treatment units - Waterless Composting Toilets |
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Typically, to install any Waterless Composting Toilet (WCT) in a domestic premises the same Local Council approval for any septic system is required. All States and Territories of Australia require that a WCT meets AS/NZS1546.2:2008, but each has different Departments, Rules and Conditions which guide the local authorities.
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Rota-Loo State and Territory Approvals
VictoriaRota-Loo is the only WCT approved by the EPA for installation in Victoria.
The local council will want to see verification that the Rota-Loo is Certified and that it is listed on the EPA website at: http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/your-environment/water/onsite-wastewater/onsite-wastewater-systems#ASNZS15462 This attached letter which has the Certificate attached may be downloaded and may be helpful to attach to the application.
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QueenslandAs a Composting Toilet, Chief Executive Approval (CEA) is not required under Section 91 of the Queensland Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002.
When applying to install a Rota-Loo in Queensland, the local council should be given the attached letter, which verifies compliance and includes a copy of the Product Certificate. You will need to refer to the Installation Manual to ensure that site plans submitted with the application cater for the Rota-Loo model of your choice.
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New South WalesRota-Loo is approved by NSW Health under the Certificate No. WCT010
The attached "Support Letter" which may be downloaded may be used as support for the required Local Council application. It includes the Product Certificate and reference to the NSW Health Approval
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South AustraliaRota-Loo is approved by SA Health under approval reference number WWP-20015.
The conditions of installation set out in the approval are met by the Rota-Loo installed and operated according to the Manuals, with the exception of Notes 5&10 on page 4, which may be relevant to your installation.
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Western AustraliaRota-Loo has Approval number F-AA-53881 from WA Health.
Application to local government should refer to this approval and have a copy of the Product Certificate. The attached letter to local council may assist the application.
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Northern TerritoryRota-Loo has been approved by the Department of Health under Product Approval number 09/17
The NT has a few specific requirements not covered by the Installation and Operations Manuals, that you should be familiar with. Download and review the attached Approval document to ensure your installation will meet DoH requirements. Note particularly clauses 2.2.1; 2.2.7; 2.2.14; 2.2.15
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Tasmania |
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There is no specific Product Approval required in the ACT. The Application form for the installation of a septic system allows for WCT and will require a copy of the Product Certificate verifying compliance to AS/NZS1546.2.
The attached letter may be downloaded to support an application and contains a copy of the Product Certificate. It also has notes to assist filling in the application
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Rota-Loo has been accredited by the Department of Justice as per the Certificate of Approval DOC/18/4605 for use in a single dwelling in Tasmania.
Application to local government should refer to this approval and have a copy of the Product Certificate. The attached letter to local council may assist the application. Tasmanian authorities require that installation must be carried out by a licensed plumber and any electrical work for the fan must be carried out by a licensed electrician.
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