If you’re installing an on-site sewage facility in the Fraser Coast region, your design usually needs to follow the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code and Australian Standard 1547:2012.
But what if your project doesn’t quite fit the “standard box”? That’s where a performance solution comes in.
Your sewage facility design should meet:
If your project can’t meet these exactly, you’ll need to propose an alternative approach—one that still meets the intent of the rules. That’s your performance solution.
A performance solution is a custom design that proves it can meet or exceed the safety, health, and environmental outcomes required by law—even if it’s different from the standard approach.
It must show compliance with:
When submitting a performance solution, your application will be assessed under Part 5 of the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019.
You’ll need to provide:
The person preparing your performance solution report must be suitably qualified. This includes anyone who holds:
