Contributors
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Excess flow valves explained: What the AS/NZS 5601.1 update means for gas installations
Following numerous instances where a multi-layer pipe has failed due to building fires, Paul Makrievski explores what the new changes to AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 will mean for ... -
PPI Group revitalises national standards engagement framework
The Plumbing Products Industry Group (PPI Group) has initiated a full-scale revitalisation of its Standards Committee nomination, reporting and engagement framework, strengthening the way Australia’s plumbing ... -
Launch of Standards Australia Training to support safer, smarter workplaces
In a move set to benefit tradespeople across the plumbing, electrical and building industries, Standards Australia has unveiled a new training platform designed to make Australian ... -
Explaining fluoride to plumbers so you can explain it to clients
Fluoride is one of the biggest talking points in the water industry at the moment. John Chaumont figures out how it works and what it means ... -
Defect claims defence: How contractors can properly work to defend against future claims
Defect claims can, unfortunately, be unavoidable in some cases. Chloe Ellis explains what tradies can do to ensure they’re prepared for future claims. As construction defect ... -
Valley gutters: A performance-based perspective
Valley gutters are one of the least-defined components of gutter installation. Ken Sutherland aims to clear the air with this specific type of solution. In the ... -
Backflow risk management: It’s more than just a testing and registration program
There are different kinds of backflow prevention. Peter McLennan breaks them down and explains what goes into each method. We all know backflow incidents pose a ... -
You might not know it, but you could be the manufacturer
If you’re installing a product from overseas, current legislation views you as the manufacturer for all quality assessment purposes. Terry Nguyen explains how cutting corners with ... -
Water pressure: It goes with the flow
Water pressure and flow are connected at the hip, it’s why designers and plumbers must consider the two together when providing an optimal water service. ... -
Breaking down the recertification process
The WaterMark scheme mandates the recertification of plumbing and draining products. Terry Nguyen explains why and how it’s done. The WaterMark certification scheme covers the mandatory ...
