ABCB Resource Library recommended for our members 02 February 2022 The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA strongly recommends that all members use the educational and training resources provided by the Australian Building Code Board (ABCB). Category: Training and education, Laws, regulations & standards, Technical Read More
New WHS laws delayed until March 2022 31 January 2022 WA's new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws will now come into effect in March 2022. They were originally scheduled for January. Exposure drafts of the supporting regulations are now available. Category: Industrial relations, Laws, regulations & standards, Work Health and Safety Read More
Lead in Plumbing Products - Implementation Plan 24 January 2022 The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published the Lead in Plumbing Products – Implementation Plan. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Technical Read More
New definitions of a building and construction site for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination 10 January 2022 The WA Government has issued Building and Construction Industry Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (No.3), which provide new definitions of a building and construction site. Category: COVID-19, Laws, regulations & standards, Work Health and Safety Read More
We welcome the new limit on lead content in plumbing products 23 July 2021 We have issued a media release supporting the decision by the Australian Building Codes Board to introduce a limit of 0.25% on the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products. Category: Association news & events, Laws, regulations & standards, Technical Read More
WA Government action against copper theft 31 August 2020 We have issued a media release in response to the WA Government's announcement on 30 August that it will introduce controls on the sale of copper. Category: Association news & events, Laws, regulations & standards Read More
Warning about DIY bidets and alternative toilet devices 30 April 2020 In the wake of the toilet paper shortage due to COVID-19, the Victorian Building Authority has issued a strong warning about the risks of the do-it-yourself installation of cleaning devices and products like bidets, douche sprays and handheld hoses. Category: COVID-19, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news & events Read More
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