Plumbing Connection Spring 2016

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6 PLUMBING CONNECTION SPRING 2016
CONTENTS
PLASTIC FANTASTIC
Aussie manufacturer Viking
Plastics has developed a
cost effective alternative to
traditional grease trap and
access cover fabrication.
REGULARS
Editorial
Contributors
Industry news
New Products
Trade stuff
Tips
Tools
Transport
COVER STORY
HE REGULATORY PUZZLE
The plumbing industry is highly
regulated; however, traversing
your way through the regulation
mind game is no easy task.
Plumbing Connection paints
a clearer picture of how the
system works.
FEATURES
SETTING THE STANDARD
The recent Plumbing Supply
Forum provided a successful
platform for industry leaders
to come together and discuss
the latest issues affecting our
industry.
T’S AS EASY AS CPD
Many plumbers voluntarily
undertake professional
development activities; now
the Tasmanian government has
made such activities mandatory.
Joe Young reports.
THE ISSUE OF ‘NON’
Darryl O’Brien differentiates
between the ever present
issues of non-conforming and
non-compliant materials and
what you need to know before
purchasing or installing.
DESIGNING FOR HEALTHY
HOSPITAL WATER SYSTEMS
We team up with Enware to
discuss how you can help prevent
legionellosis by making sure that
the water systems in buildings
are maintained.
forecasTing
change
an industrybodytakes
a look intothe future
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