Consumer Alert.....
For all your hot water needs use a licensed plumber!
Hot water safety in your home!
What are the risks for you and your family?
More information here.
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Australian Government Energy Efficient Homes Packages
Effective 1st September 2009 the Australian
Government have revised the details for the Ceiling Insulation
rebate. The full $1600 rebate is now available to all owner
occupiers, landlords and tenants, where previously it was
a reduced amount of $1,000 for landlords and tenants. Please
see the link
for further information and details of suppliers.
The Government are also offering a Solar Hot Water System
rebate of $1600 available to people who have not already accessed
support to install ceiling insulation. eg If you have existing
ceiling insulation and did not claim the rebate you are eligible
for the $1600 to replace your electric hot water system with
a solar power one. Please see the link
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Advice Line for consumers of plumbing services
Western Australia's Plumbing Licensing Board
has launched a new Advice Line specifically for consumers
of plumbing services, with access to information on the current
status of their licensed plumber, as well as providing other
useful advice about plumbing. The Consumer Advice Line can
be accessed on 1300 249 223 Monday
to Friday 8.30- 5.00 pm,
All hours fax: 9282 4387 or email plumbers@commerce.wa.gov.au. |
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Find a Plumber
To find a plumber in
your region, click on the button on the left hand side
of this website and type in your postcode. All members
of the Association, listed on the website, need to hold
a licence that is issued by the Plumbing Licensing Board.
They than can legally carry out water supply, sanitaire
and drainage plumbing work in WA. Unlicensed plumbing
is prohibited due to the risks to public health, safety
and the environment.
If you are looking for a Waterwise plumber, please click
on the Enviro
West button and find out where these plumbers are
situated in your region. We work very closely with the
Water Corporation Waterwise Specialists program. For more
info please visit their website.
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Mutual Recognition for occupational licences in
Australia
This website
allows the user to look up a licence entitlement; in another
state or territory and has information on who to contact; to
apply for a licence. |
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Flimsy Service
Please download a Flimsy request form here.
| Member of the MPGA: |
$ 14.30 (Incl. GST) |
| Non Member of the MPGA: |
$ 20.90 (Incl GST)
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Flimsy’s for the Mandurah and Bunbury surrounding
areas:
If you wish to obtain a flimsy for the areas of Mandurah
and Bunbury surrounding areas, you will have to contact Bunbury
Water Corporation for your Flimsy Plans (08) 9791 0455.
The turnaround time for your request is approx 48hrs.
Sewer
Junctions / E Plans for the Mandurah and South West Areas.
If you require a Sewer Junction / E plan for the Mandurah
and surrounding South West areas, we can supply that to you from
Master Plumbers & Gasfitters Association. Please contact Jeanette
or Shantal on : (08) 9471 6670. |
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Decommissioning septic tanks
For more information please visit the Government of Western Australia
Department of Health website
or call the Environmental Health Directorate on (08) 9388 4999. |
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WorkSafe Smart Move!
WorkSafe Smart Move is a safety and health
resource for years 10, 11 & 12 high school students going
on work experience and work placements. Visit the website
for more information.
COME HOME SAFE - PROTECT YOUR DREAMS - PROTECT YOUR MATES
- PROTECT YOUR FUTURE! |
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Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS)
Scheme
Did you know?
• A water-efficient washing machine may use only one-third
the water of an inefficient model.
• An old-style single-flush toilet could use up to 12
litres of water per flush, while a standard dual flush toilet
uses just a quarter of this on a half-flush.
• A standard showerhead may use up to 25 litres of water
per minute whereas water-efficient showerhead might use as
little as seven litres per minute, which is less than a third.
WELS Compliance now has its own dedicated inbox. Please direct
all your allegations of non-compliance against the WELS Act
to welscompliance@environment.gov.au
in the first instance.
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Hourly rates for Plumbers
The recommended hourly rates range charge out for plumbers (normal
hours) are between $ 90 and $ 130
(excluding GST). |
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Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and post trade
courses
More information on pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and
post trade courses for the Plumbing Industry please contact
MPA Skills on (08)9471 6600 or visit www.mpaskills.com.au.
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