Codes, Standards & Regulations
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Fined for Gas Meter Tampering
A plumbing company from Lara, Victoria, has pleaded guilty to charges brought by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) relating to the illegal relocation of an AusNet-owned gas ... -
Construction industry calls for fair access to Standards
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has commended Master Electricians Australia (MEA) for hosting an important industry forum with the support of the Electrical Trades ... -
Landlord in Hot Water for DIY Plumbing
A Lesmurdie, WA, landlord has been fined $2,000 after admitting to connecting a new water supply at a rental property without holding the required plumber’s licence. ... -
Asbestos Dumped Illegally Near Melbourne
Serious levels of highly toxic asbestos have been detected in material illegally dumped on a supposedly protected ancient Victorian grassland. Tens of thousands of tonnes of ... -
Building Ministers support new home energy efficiency standards
Federal, state and territory Building Ministers have agreed to raise the minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes by updating the National Construction Code (NCC). Following ... -
Plumber Banned for 3 Years for Multiple Breaches
A Victorian plumber has had his registration cancelled and been disqualified from re-applying for three years, the statutory maximum, following breaches of the Building Act 1993. ... -
Open-Flued Gas Space Heaters MUST Meet New Standards
Energy Safe Victoria will prohibit the sale of certain types of open-flued gas space heaters that do not meet safety standards. From Monday 1 August 2022, ... -
Plumbing Court Case Taps into Risks of Unlicensed work
Western Australia’s plumbing regulator is reminding consumers that plumbing work on water supply, sanitation and drainage must be carried out by licensed plumbers. The Plumbers Licensing ... -
PVC Stewardship Program Compliance Rises to New Heights
The record set for compliance under the Vinyl Council of Australia’s (VCA) PVC Stewardship Program (PSP) has again been broken in the 2021 reporting year, furthering ... -
More Than $40k in Fines for Victorian Plumbing Breaches
Plumbing practitioners breaking the rules and individuals impersonating plumbers have been penalised and reprimanded by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). The VBA’s recent plumbing inquiry orders ...
