Codes, Standards & Regulations
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New developments with FPAS
Several significant new developments have happened over the last six months with the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS). Driven in particular by legislative requirements ... -
IAPMO Codes app now available
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Codes app is now available for free download. The app makes it possible for users ... -
An innovative future for Standards Australia
Standards Australia set out a plan to put in place a framework that would allow for its content to be shared more broadly. The ... -
Compliance Certificates a must
Approximately 40% of plumbing complaints received by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) in 2018/19 related to compliance certificates for certain plumbing work in Victoria. ... -
One week left before new labour hire laws commence
As of 29 October 2019, the transitional period for the Victorian labour hire laws ends and the prohibitions on the provision and use of ... -
ESO to audit plumbers carrying out electrical work
Plumbers carrying out restricted electrical work as part of their business will be subject to audits from the Electrical Safety Office. The audit applies ... -
Lysaght release product compliance documentation
A series of documents detailing how Lysaghts products comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) has been released. Known as ‘National Construction Code of ... -
Have your say on Standards
Standards Australia is starting a consultation process to examine the ways in which is distributes content. Following an arbitration win supporting Standards Australia’s position ... -
A step in the right direction
According to former Chair of Subcontractors WA and founder of award-winning payments platform ProjectPAY Louise Stewart, changes to the WA Bill to better protect ... -
Standards Australia has new distributor
The reach of Standards Australia has been given a boost by its participation in a distribution agreement with Techstreet. The Clarivate Analytics company will ...
