Codes, Standards & Regulations
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New Policy to Prioritise ‘All-Electric’ in Government Buildings
The Australian Government has announced new Green Star and electrification requirements for government-owned buildings as part of its Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy. The strategy ... -
Plumber Fined for Unauthorised, Defective Work
A Butler, WA, plumber has been fined $5,500 for working beyond the scope of his licence and not rectifying a defective water heater that could have ... -
Master Builders Australia Condemns New IR Bill
According to Master Builders Australia, the building and construction industry continues to hold grave concerns around the compounding impact of the Albanese Government’s Closing Loopholes IR ... -
Plumber Fined $14k for Non-Compliant Gas Work
A Victorian plumber has been penalised more than $14,000 for signing off on the improper installation of a gas ducted heating unit at a home in ... -
Look for the WaterMark on Plumbing Products
Victorians looking to purchase a plumbing product for a licensed or registered plumber to install should look for the WaterMark trademark, before splashing the cash. The Victorian Building ... -
Plumbing Pipe Investigation Update
WA’s building and plumbing regulator has announced preliminary findings from its investigation into water leaks in Perth homes from a particular brand of polybutylene pipe. Building ... -
Tighter Building Regs for NSW Aged Care, Boarding Houses
Residents of boarding houses and residential care buildings in NSW can sleep better knowing these buildings will now be regulated by the same laws applying to ... -
Vic Government: No More New Gas Connections
Healthy Futures, a leading organisation of Australian healthcare workers advocating to reduce harmful pollution and limit climate change, along with medical colleges, have welcomed the Victorian ... -
Fined $75k for Using Plumber to Upsell Electrical Work
Pascoes Maintenance Group Pty Ltd in WA has been fined $75,000 for instructing an unqualified employee to assess electrical installations as part of an “upselling” sales ... -
Stronger Regulations to Improve Plumbing Standards in WA
The Cook Government’s move to improve plumbing standards is a crucial step towards ensuring all Western Australians benefit from safe, high-quality plumbing systems, according to the ...
