1. Is the product banned?
Type A appliances can be prohibited in Australia on a national or state level.
Both open-flued and flueless space heaters are Type A appliances. They are prohibited in certain Australian states unless they meet specified requirements. They can be dangerous in certain conditions – even if they were certified at the time of manufacture.
It is an offence to offer them for sale or supply in states where they are prohibited. This also applies to second-hand appliance sales.
Prohibited appliance types – state-by-state breakdown
| State | Open flued space heaters1 | Flueless space heaters |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Accepted | Accepted |
| New South Wales | Accepted | Accepted |
| Northern Territory | Accepted | Accepted |
| Queensland | Accepted | Accepted |
| South Australia | Prohibited | Accepted |
| Tasmania | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Victoria | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Western Australia | Prohibited | Accepted |
1 A small number of OFGSHs meet the new performance requirements and are exempt. These appliances will have current certifications which may be checked at: http://equipment.gtrc.gov.au.
2. Does the product have an Australian Compliance Plate?
Type A appliances must have a compliance plate attached to be legally sold in Australia. A compliance plate will have information showing that the appliance has been ‘accepted’ for sale or supply in Australia – meaning that it has met the Australian certification requirements for that product type.
As a minimum, these markings will include the proprietary markings of the certifying body.
Newer certified appliances will also have gas compliance marks (GCMs) displayed. GCMs are displayed in addition to the markings of the certifying body proprietary marking.
Overseas certifications (including CSA and CE) are not sufficient.
3. Information to include in online listings
Each online listing for a Type A appliance should include the following information:
- Gas Type
- Model Number
- Brand Name
- Certificate Number/Approval Number
This information helps establish the certification status of the appliance.
4. Has the product been modified?
Appliances that have been modified from the certified design are not ‘accepted’ and must not be sold.
5. Is the Type A appliance the subject of a product recall?
Listings should be screened to ensure they are not subject to product recalls. Refer to ACC Product Safety Australia Recalls and under the ‘Product category’ menu, select ‘Gas’.
6. Is the product unsafe?
Gas appliances that are sold or supplied (including second hand) must be safe. It is an offence to knowingly, recklessly or negligently supply, offer to supply, sell or offer to sell an unsafe appliance.
7. Does the gas product use electricity?
Gas appliances that use electricity must meet Australian electrical standards and requirements. Electrical equipment that is approved for sale and supply in Australia will bear the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Date: 21/12/2024 16:52
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