Information regarding the legislation governing the plumbing industry, including the plumbing and drainage acts and regulations

Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) Executive Director, Penny Cornah, has applauded the Queensland Parliament for passing once in a generation fairness laws on Thursday 26 October.

MPAQ Contracting Members can take advantage of viewing 10 FREE industry standards online.

The Department of Housing and Public Works is currently reviewing the proposed improvements to the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) for licensing in the building and construction industry.

The Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2017 lapsed and all work associated with the plumbing law reforms was placed on hold when the 55th Queensland Parliament was dissolved. On Thursday, the Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport, the Honourable Mick de Brenni MP reintroduced the Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2018 into the house.

Find out the definition of Domestic Building Works as defined in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QBCC Act).

Information regarding the legislation governing the Petroleum and Gas Industry, including the relevant Acts and Regulations.

Information regarding the legislation governing the plumbing and gas industries including the plumbing and drainage acts and regulations as well as the petroleum and gas acts and regulations.

Find out more about the Queensland Gas Work Licence and Gas Work Authorisations.

When a heatpump water heater is removed or replaced, what is being done with the old unit? A few members have posed the question to the MPAQ Technical Team as how to properly dispose of the refrigeration units that contain refrigerant gasses.

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will be undertaking a feasibility review for Point of Sale Regulation for the WaterMark Certification Scheme. A Discussion Paper has been prepared to initiate discussion and feedback among people and organisations that are affected by, or involved in, the Scheme’s ongoing administration and future direction.

Learn more about the Building and Construction Legislation (Non-Conforming Building Products - Chain of Responsibility and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2017.