http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au:8081/rss/default.aspx?cid=161Mintox RSS FeedNews FeedSat, 11 Apr 2026 13:52:18 GMTSat, 11 Apr 2026 13:52:18 GMTMintoxBuilding and Energy confirms extended transition to lead free plumbing products in WA http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20032026-159/building-and-energy-confirms-extended-transition-to-lead-free-plumbing-products-in-wa.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20032026-159/building-and-energy-confirms-extended-transition-to-lead-free-plumbing-products-in-wa.aspx

Following a decision by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to further delay the mandatory installation of lead free plumbing products, Building and Energy has published an update to Industry Bulletin 171 for the WA plumbing industry.

]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMTNew guidance on installing gas appliances in WAhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04032026-161/new-guidance-on-installing-gas-appliances-in-wa.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04032026-161/new-guidance-on-installing-gas-appliances-in-wa.aspx

Building and Energy has developed a new fact sheet providing industry guidance on the requirements for installing gas appliances in WA.

]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMTNew guidance on gas tightness testing requirementshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26112025-161/new-guidance-on-gas-tightness-testing-requirements.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26112025-161/new-guidance-on-gas-tightness-testing-requirements.aspx

Due to an increase in detections of minor gas leaks, Building and Energy have issued new testing guidance for gasfitters.

]]>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMTUpdate on LP gas cylinder valves, connectors and labelling requirements http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17092025-161/update-on-lp-gas-cylinder-valves-connectors-and-labelling-requirements.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17092025-161/update-on-lp-gas-cylinder-valves-connectors-and-labelling-requirements.aspx

Plumbers and gasfitters who are asked to connect LP gas cylinders can help keep consumers safe by making them aware of the different valve types and new rules for warning labels.

]]>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMTIndustry Bulletin 171 has details of WA's transition to lead free plumbing productshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072025-160/industry-bulletin-171-has-details-of-wa-s-transition-to-lead-free-plumbing-products.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072025-160/industry-bulletin-171-has-details-of-wa-s-transition-to-lead-free-plumbing-products.aspx

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.

]]>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMTTherm-Oz thermostatic shower solutionshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02072025-161/therm-oz-thermostatic-shower-solutions.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02072025-161/therm-oz-thermostatic-shower-solutions.aspx

You may have heard of Therm-Oz products, but do you know when to recommend them to customers?

]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMTConsumer alert - winter gas safetyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18062025-160/consumer-alert-winter-gas-safety.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18062025-160/consumer-alert-winter-gas-safety.aspx

WA's energy safety regulator has issued its annual winter safety warning about gas heaters and why consumers should contact licensed gas fitters.

]]>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTCheck your stock of plumbing products that don't meet new lead content requirementshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19022025-159/check-your-stock-of-plumbing-products-that-don-t-meet-new-lead-content-requirements.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19022025-159/check-your-stock-of-plumbing-products-that-don-t-meet-new-lead-content-requirements.aspx

In less than 15 months from now, it will be illegal to install copper alloy plumbing products with a lead content above 0.25 per cent, so you should be running down your inventory of old products.

]]>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMTWaterMark Certified flexible hose assemblieshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012025-175/watermark-certified-flexible-hose-assemblies.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012025-175/watermark-certified-flexible-hose-assemblies.aspx

We want to remind all our members about what they risk if they install flexible hose assemblies that are not certified to the latest Australian Standards AS 3718:2021 and AS 3499:2022.

]]>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMTReminder about new requirements for lead in plumbing productshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072024-159/reminder-about-new-requirements-for-lead-in-plumbing-products.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072024-159/reminder-about-new-requirements-for-lead-in-plumbing-products.aspx

The introduction of the new limit on lead content is an important story for plumbers. Products without the new Lead Free Watermark trademark will be illegal, but there is still time to use them.

]]>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMTElectrical and gas safety campaign warns of DIY dangershttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21062024-160/electrical-and-gas-safety-campaign-warns-of-diy-dangers.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21062024-160/electrical-and-gas-safety-campaign-warns-of-diy-dangers.aspxWhen unlicensed people do electrical or gas fitting work, the consequences can be fatal. That's why Building and Energy are running a 'Don't DIY' safety campaign with messages on radio, social media and video.

]]>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMTSafe use of gas this winterhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20062024-160/safe-use-of-gas-this-winter.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20062024-160/safe-use-of-gas-this-winter.aspxWA's energy safety regulator has issued it's annual safety advice about using gas appliances to stay warm in winter.

]]>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMTHow to quickly and easily get the Plumbing Code of Australiahttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/03052024-159/how-to-quickly-and-easily-get-the-plumbing-code-of-australia.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/03052024-159/how-to-quickly-and-easily-get-the-plumbing-code-of-australia.aspxThe Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) is Volume Three of the National Construction Code (NCC 2022). It's available online as a downloadable file and it's free. Here's the web link that will take you straight to it.

]]>Thu, 02 May 2024 16:00:00 GMTProposed changes to the Plumbing Code of Australiahttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/03052024-159/proposed-changes-to-the-plumbing-code-of-australia.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/03052024-159/proposed-changes-to-the-plumbing-code-of-australia.aspxThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) updates the National Construction Code (NCC), which includes the Plumbing Code of Australia, every three years. The consultation phase for the 2025 revision is underway and because the ABCB wants to share information and get feedback, they are running a roadshow series in May and June, plus two webinars in May specifically for plumbers.

]]>Thu, 02 May 2024 16:00:00 GMTNew mobile app provides low-cost access to Australian Standardshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19012024-159/new-mobile-app-provides-low-cost-access-to-australian-standards.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19012024-159/new-mobile-app-provides-low-cost-access-to-australian-standards.aspxGreat 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.

]]>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMTSpare parts for commercial kitchen tapware and backflow deviceshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07122023-161/spare-parts-for-commercial-kitchen-tapware-and-backflow-devices.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07122023-161/spare-parts-for-commercial-kitchen-tapware-and-backflow-devices.aspxAs every maintenance plumber knows, finding replacement parts is easier said than done, especially for commercial kitchen tapware and backflow prevention devices. The good news is that two of our Associate Members have informative spare parts resources that save time and should eliminate the guesswork.

]]>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMTBidet backflow requirements - new technical note and radio interviewhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21082023-160/bidet-backflow-requirements-new-technical-note-and-radio-interview.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21082023-160/bidet-backflow-requirements-new-technical-note-and-radio-interview.aspxWith 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.

]]>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMTPlumbers cleared by investigation into Iplex Pro-fit pipe problemshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18082023-161/plumbers-cleared-by-investigation-into-iplex-pro-fit-pipe-problems.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18082023-161/plumbers-cleared-by-investigation-into-iplex-pro-fit-pipe-problems.aspxGood news for WA's licensed plumbers and the consumers who depend on them for quality work! Building and Energy has released the preliminary findings of its investigation into the failure of Pro-fit polybutylene plumbing pipes made by Iplex Australia. The official announcement on Wednesday 16 August says "installation work practices and workmanship were not the cause of the pipe failures."

]]>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMTVideo that explains the new gas installation standardhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/12072023-159/video-that-explains-the-new-gas-installation-standard.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/12072023-159/video-that-explains-the-new-gas-installation-standard.aspxStandards Australia have released a video with important information for anyone involved in gas installation. The video explains the changes in the new version of AS/NZS 5601.1 2022 Gas Installations, Part 1: General Installations, which sets out requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of gas installations used with natural gas, LP Gas, or biogas.

]]>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMTNew rules for multilayer pipes from 30 June 2023http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26062023-159/new-rules-for-multilayer-pipes-from-30-june-2023.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26062023-159/new-rules-for-multilayer-pipes-from-30-june-2023.aspxWA gasfitters are reminded about the new Australian Standards requirements for isolating multilayer pipes in a fire emergency.

]]>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMTWinter gas safety reminder for consumershttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09062023-160/winter-gas-safety-reminder-for-consumers.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09062023-160/winter-gas-safety-reminder-for-consumers.aspxWA’s Director of Energy Safety has issued a media statement urging consumers to be aware of carbon monoxide risks and get their gas heaters serviced by a licensed gas fitter at least every two years, or annually if the equipment is more than 10 years old.

]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMTIntroduction of lead-free plumbing products delayed until May 2026http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05052023-159/introduction-of-lead-free-plumbing-products-delayed-until-may-2026.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05052023-159/introduction-of-lead-free-plumbing-products-delayed-until-may-2026.aspxManufacturers and suppliers of tapware and other products covered by the WaterMark scheme now have until 1 May 2026 to comply with the new limit of 0.25 per cent lead content.

]]>Thu, 04 May 2023 16:00:00 GMTClass I Gasfitting Permit gets logbook and RELhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01052023-159/class-i-gasfitting-permit-gets-logbook-and-rel.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01052023-159/class-i-gasfitting-permit-gets-logbook-and-rel.aspxOn 1 March 2023, WA introduced new rules that have improved the process for acquiring a Class I Gasfitting Permit and allow the permit holder to apply to the Electrical Licensing Board for a Restricted Electrical License to work on Type B gas appliances.

]]>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMTUpdates on Iplex Pro-fit pipe issuehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19042023-161/updates-on-iplex-pro-fit-pipe-issue.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19042023-161/updates-on-iplex-pro-fit-pipe-issue.aspxBuilding and Energy has issued an update about failures in polybutylene plumbing pipes, while Fletcher Building has published a separate update. Both announcements contain important information for plumbers, builders and consumers.

]]>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMTVariation to rangehood and exhaust fan clearance requirementshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05042023-159/variation-to-rangehood-and-exhaust-fan-clearance-requirements.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05042023-159/variation-to-rangehood-and-exhaust-fan-clearance-requirements.aspxThe Director of Safety Energy WA has issued a second variation notice relating to the introduction of new gas installation standards. This variation means the requirement to have 650 mm of rangehood clearance does not apply to installations in connection with a building permit obtained before March 30 2023.

]]>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMTVariation to requirements for multilayer pipe AS NZS 5601.1 2022http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27032023-159/variation-to-requirements-for-multilayer-pipe-as-nzs-5601-1-2022.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27032023-159/variation-to-requirements-for-multilayer-pipe-as-nzs-5601-1-2022.aspxOn 30 September 2022, Standards Australia published a new version of AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations part 1: General installations. In Western Australia, full compliance with the new version is required from 30 March 2023, except for clause 5.2.11 which is now subject to a variation notice issued by the Director of Energy Safety.

]]>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMTSupply of gas installation labelshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13032023-159/supply-of-gas-installation-labels.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13032023-159/supply-of-gas-installation-labels.aspxAs of 31 March 2023, Building and Energy will no longer be producing and supplying a number of gas installation labels.

]]>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMTRescheduled Plumbing Code of Australia seminar - Bunburyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08022023-154/rescheduled-plumbing-code-of-australia-seminar-bunbury.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08022023-154/rescheduled-plumbing-code-of-australia-seminar-bunbury.aspxIf you're in the plumbing industry in the southwest of WA, don't miss this free opportunity to learn what's coming in the 2022 Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).

]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMTSecurity of Payment Act - free information sessions in Perthhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16012023-154/security-of-payment-act-free-information-sessions-in-perth.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16012023-154/security-of-payment-act-free-information-sessions-in-perth.aspxBuilding and Energy will hold five free information sessions in the Perth CBD about the first stage of new laws aimed at ensuring subcontractors and suppliers receive timely payments.

]]>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMTBan on sale of unsafe open flued gas space heaters in WAhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02112022-159/ban-on-sale-of-unsafe-open-flued-gas-space-heaters-in-wa.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02112022-159/ban-on-sale-of-unsafe-open-flued-gas-space-heaters-in-wa.aspxWA has banned the sale of open-flued gas space heaters that lack safety shutdown features. This includes new and second hand heaters.

]]>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Code of Australia 2022 becomes effective 1 May 2023http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26102022-159/plumbing-code-of-australia-2022-becomes-effective-1-may-2023.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26102022-159/plumbing-code-of-australia-2022-becomes-effective-1-may-2023.aspxA Plumbers Technical Note from Building and Energy has confirmed the new Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) will come into effect in WA on 1 May 2023.

]]>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT Plumbing Code of Australia - Bunbury and Busselton information sessions postponedhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/10102022-154/plumbing-code-of-australia-bunbury-and-busselton-information-sessions-postponed.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/10102022-154/plumbing-code-of-australia-bunbury-and-busselton-information-sessions-postponed.aspxBuilding and Energy have postponed until 2023 their free regional information sessions for Bunbury and Busselton.

]]>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMTZurn recognises water safety on Backflow Prevention Dayhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05082022-161/zurn-recognises-water-safety-on-backflow-prevention-day.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05082022-161/zurn-recognises-water-safety-on-backflow-prevention-day.aspxZurn marked Backflow Prevention Day on 16 August by highlighting the importance of backflow prevention devices and the critical role they play in keeping Australian communities safe.

]]>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMTReminder to WA plumbers - free information sessions on new Plumbing Codehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01082022-154/reminder-to-wa-plumbers-free-information-sessions-on-new-plumbing-code.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01082022-154/reminder-to-wa-plumbers-free-information-sessions-on-new-plumbing-code.aspxIf you haven't already registered to learn about the new Plumbing Code of Australia, please sign up now.

]]>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMTAdditional webinar session for NCC 2022 Volume Threehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17062022-159/additional-webinar-session-for-ncc-2022-volume-three.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17062022-159/additional-webinar-session-for-ncc-2022-volume-three.aspxThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced an additional webinar on National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Volume Three - Plumbing Code of Australia.

]]>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMTMedia release about Flushable Products standardhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08062022-151/media-release-about-flushable-products-standard.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08062022-151/media-release-about-flushable-products-standard.aspxWe have published a media release that declares our support of AS/NZS 5328 Flushable Products.

]]>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMTBack to basics with water quality managementhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30052022-169/back-to-basics-with-water-quality-management.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30052022-169/back-to-basics-with-water-quality-management.aspxHistorically, plumbers were taught particular hand skills.

]]>Sun, 29 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Maintenance Works Checklistshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27052022-152/new-for-members-maintenance-works-checklists.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27052022-152/new-for-members-maintenance-works-checklists.aspxThere are many ways this new resource can benefit our members' businesses.

]]>Thu, 26 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTStandards adopted for hydrogen applianceshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16052022-161/standards-adopted-for-hydrogen-appliances.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16052022-161/standards-adopted-for-hydrogen-appliances.aspxPlumbers and gasfitters in WA need to be aware of a new list of standards for approval of Type A and Type B gas appliances.

]]>Sun, 15 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTThe Therm-Oz revolution gains momentumhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16052022-176/the-therm-oz-revolution-gains-momentum.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16052022-176/the-therm-oz-revolution-gains-momentum.aspxWA-based Therm-Oz Showers have been trading in Australia for just over three years and are going from strength to strength.

]]>Sun, 15 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTWe're telling the media about the ABCB WaterMark campaignhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13052022-159/we-re-telling-the-media-about-the-abcb-watermark-campaign.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13052022-159/we-re-telling-the-media-about-the-abcb-watermark-campaign.aspxWe have published a media release to promote the WaterMark public awareness campaign.

]]>Thu, 12 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTNCC 2022 preview is now availablehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09052022-159/ncc-2022-preview-is-now-available.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09052022-159/ncc-2022-preview-is-now-available.aspxThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the preview of National Construction Code (NCC) 2022.

]]>Sun, 08 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTWhat we can't see can hurt ushttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04052022-169/what-we-can-t-see-can-hurt-us.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04052022-169/what-we-can-t-see-can-hurt-us.aspxTue, 03 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTSeminar and webinar options for NCC 2022 Volume Threehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27042022-159/seminar-and-webinar-options-for-ncc-2022-volume-three.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27042022-159/seminar-and-webinar-options-for-ncc-2022-volume-three.aspxRegistrations are open for Perth and Rockingham seminars on National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Volume Three - Plumbing Code of Australia. There is also a webinar option.

]]>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTGet ready for the National Construction Code 2022http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22042022-159/get-ready-for-the-national-construction-code-2022.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22042022-159/get-ready-for-the-national-construction-code-2022.aspxThe release of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 is coming and members should know two important dates.

]]>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTWaterMark awareness campaign has launched, free toolkit availablehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04042022-160/watermark-awareness-campaign-has-launched-free-toolkit-available.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04042022-160/watermark-awareness-campaign-has-launched-free-toolkit-available.aspxThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has officially launched the ‘LOOK for the WaterMark’ campaign. We strongly encourage all our members to get involved and give it their full support.

]]>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTWaterMark awareness campaignhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28032022-160/watermark-awareness-campaign.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28032022-160/watermark-awareness-campaign.aspxIn early April 2022, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will launch the ‘LOOK for the WaterMark’ campaign to raise awareness of the WaterMark Certification Scheme.

]]>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTAttention all plumbers - asbestos is a killer, so read thishttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11032022-159/attention-all-plumbers-asbestos-is-a-killer-so-read-this.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11032022-159/attention-all-plumbers-asbestos-is-a-killer-so-read-this.aspxThe Australian Government has published an asbestos awareness guide that we urge all plumbers to read.

]]>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTPricing and Estimating Guide 2022 Edition available nowhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18022022-161/pricing-and-estimating-guide-2022-edition-available-now.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18022022-161/pricing-and-estimating-guide-2022-edition-available-now.aspxWe are pleased to announce that we have released the new edition of our Pricing and Estimating Guide. This highly respected publication is a valuable free resource for members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA.

]]>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMTABCB Resource Library recommended for our membershttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02022022-154/abcb-resource-library-recommended-for-our-members.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02022022-154/abcb-resource-library-recommended-for-our-members.aspxThe 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).

]]>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMTLead in Plumbing Products - Implementation Planhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012022-159/lead-in-plumbing-products-implementation-plan.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012022-159/lead-in-plumbing-products-implementation-plan.aspxThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published the Lead in Plumbing Products – Implementation Plan.

]]>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMTWe welcome the new limit on lead content in plumbing productshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23072021-159/we-welcome-the-new-limit-on-lead-content-in-plumbing-products.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23072021-159/we-welcome-the-new-limit-on-lead-content-in-plumbing-products.aspxWe have issued a media release supporting the decision by the Australian Building Codes Board to introduce a limit of 0.25 per cent on the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products.

]]>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT