With the assistance of Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA, Master Plumbers SA has made available a checklist for Members to use for Residential Dwellings.

The Technical Regulator has published the Standard for Dual Reticulation Infrastructure. It prescribes the minimum requirements and responsibilities of all parties involved in dual reticulation infrastructure to ensure the safety and reliability of the water services provided to South Australian consumers.

Important information from SA Water regarding the transitioning to the installation of Dual Check Valves to provide backflow prevention on water inlet risers for above ground services instead of installing water meters in greenfield developments.

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA has issued a Media Release, warning of a potential outbreak of Legionnaires disease just when the economy is starting to recover from the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Australian Building and Construction Board has released an Advisory Note, providing guidance on what should be considered prior to re-occupying a building.

Amendment 3 for the AS/NZS5601 Gas Standard: Part 1 was released on 24th April 2020 and is now available for free download from SAI Global.

Effective 1 July 2020, SafeWork SA will implement a nationally agreed reduced workplace exposure limit (or WEL) for respirable crystalline silica.

In the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and increase in Bidet installation - we wish to remind all Plumbers of the importance of the Guidelines provided by the Office of the Technical Regulator.