Updates and important information from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

Information regarding what Water Efficiency Certification is as well as what is required to deem a property 'Water Efficient'.

The Park Family Churchill Fellowship was awarded to Kelvin Slade to research legionella training and implement a course to educate plumbers on infrastructure treatment - USA, Ireland, UK, Italy, Singapore.

Technical Updates and Information about the Plumbing and Gas Industry including licencing information, industry alerts, product advice and technical advice.

TESTS on water run through a cheap Aldi tap from China have found up to 15 times the maximum allowable level of lead.

Plumbers can receive an electrical shock if there is a fault in the electrical supply system on the premises where they are working or in the street. Current can flow in the earth wire and onto the water piping system making it "live".

A snapshot look at Legionella Legislation in Queensland. An article written by Warren Keep, AHSCA

Important information on the Plumbing and Drainage Trade Contractors Licence, including the scope of work involved, the qualifications required and the licence grades.

Plumbing Industry Updates and Information posted for MPAQ members to view and keep up to date on changes in the industry.

The 2017 Australian Gas Networks (AGN) Queensland Existing Home Natural Gas Rebate Campaign is designed to increase gas consumption by incentivising existing homes to connect to natural gas.

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

MPAQ was advised of a change to AS/NZS3500.4: 2015 which was adopted on 1 May 2016. At this time it was discovered that the orientation of solar panels were now being required to face within 45 degrees of true north, rather than east or west as is often the practice. Not every house has that roof orientation. Not every household wants their solar hot water system facing north.