Laws, regulations and standards

Our CEO interviewed about the changes to plumbing regulations

05 April 2024

Our CEO Murray Thomas has been on ABC Radio Perth to talk about the changes to WA's plumbing regulations.

Category: Association news, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

Building and Energy clarifies new rules for DIY plumbing work

27 March 2024

We fully support a media statement from the Building and Energy Division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) about the effect of the recent amendments to WA's plumbing regulations.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

WA plumbing regulations have changed

16 February 2024

All WA plumbers should know about the first stage of amendments to WA's plumbing regulations, which came into effect on 10 February 2024. The Building and Energy Division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) announced the amendments in Industry Bulletin 160.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

The right to disconnect - what it means and when it will start

16 February 2024

On 12 February 2024, the Australian Parliament passed the second Closing Loopholes Bill, allowing the Fair Work Act 2009 to be amended to give workers the 'right to disconnect' outside working hours.

Category: Industrial relations, Laws, regulations & standards

Water Corporation exemptions from watering restrictions

09 February 2024

Under certain circumstances, Water Corporation will allow exemptions from normal watering restrictions. Here's some useful information that plumbers who work on reticulation systems can share with their customers.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Water Corporation

Security of Payment Compliance Program and resources

07 February 2024

With the final stage of WA's Security of Payment reforms starting on 1 February, the Building and Energy Division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) has launched a compliance program. Industry Bulletin 159 has information about the program and links to resources to help industry work with the new laws.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Security of payment

New mobile app provides low-cost access to Australian Standards

19 January 2024

Great news for plumbers and gasfitters! Standards Australia has launched a low-cost mobile app that puts current plumbing and gasfitting Standards at your fingertips, even when you're offline, on site or in a remote area.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical

New name for DMIRS

06 November 2023

Starting from 1 December 2023, the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has been renamed the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS).

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

Reminder about working safely in roof spaces

23 August 2023

Building and Energy has issued a reminder to always switch off mains power before entering a roof space, plus important roof space safety tips.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Work Health and Safety

Bidet backflow requirements - new technical note and radio interview

21 August 2023

With bidet douche seats and toilets becoming more popular and the new Plumbing Code of Australia introducing new backflow prevention requirements, the Plumbers Licensing Board has published an important technical note for plumbers. Our CEO was interviewed by ABC Radio about this important topic.

Category: Association news, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical