Industry Bulletin 171 has details of WA's transition to lead free plumbing products 04 July 2025 Building and Energy's Industry Bulletin 171 is the regulator's formal notification that from 1 May 2026, it will be mandatory in WA to use lead free copper alloy products and material in contact with drinking water. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical Read More
Therm-Oz thermostatic shower solutions 02 July 2025 Attention plumbers – you may have heard of Therm-Oz products, but do you know when to recommend them to customers? Category: Industry news , Technical Read More
The WA Government department that regulates our industry has a new name 02 July 2025 Effective from 1 July 2025, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is now the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS). Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Master Plumbers NSW Annual Conference, Queenstown New Zealand 02 July 2025 If you're a WA plumber looking for a business travel opportunity, this industry conference could be it. Category: Industry news Read More
Have your say in review of fire systems installation regulations 02 July 2025 Building and Energy is reviewing the regulations for fire systems installers in WA and is inviting comments via an online survey. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Plumbing Industry Trade Day at Rockingham 26 June 2025 Members and their staff mingled with industry partners at our Plumbing Industry Trade Day on Wednesday 18 June. Category: Association news, Training and education, Industry news Read More
Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025 25 June 2025 Congratulations to plumbing apprentice McKenzie Wilson at Maxey Plumbing for winning one of this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants. Category: Training and education, Funding and grants, Industry news Read More
Consumer alert - winter gas safety 18 June 2025 WA's energy safety regulator has issued its annual winter safety warning about gas heaters and why consumers should contact licensed gas fitters. Category: Industry news , Technical Read More
Free leak detectors for homes with Typlex pipes 11 June 2025 We encourage all our members with customers whose homes have Pro-fit Typlex 1050 pipes installed between 2017 and 2022 to make them aware they can register for a free leak detector unit. Category: Industry news Read More
