Updates, important information and advice about Legionella and the associated legislation

Important information regarding hot water temperatures including the mandated temperature that water must be delivered at. Also includes information on hot water system requirements.

MPAQ have put together some of the important points from the 2017 - 2018 Federal Budget that will affect our members.

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.

Queensland has new laws designed to build a stronger, fairer construction industry. Annual financial reports have been introduced to check the financial strength of contractor grade licensees in Queensland. Annual reporting is mandatory and you may already have the information needed.

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

Following consultation on the proposed framework, new Mechanical Services licences will be offered from 1 January 2020 in medical gas, air conditioning and refrigeration, and plumbing. These licences will be regulated by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

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.

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.

Purchase an Ultra Premium Backflow Test Kit and recieve your first 12 month calibration FREE of charge!

This form is for use by customers of MPAQ members wishing to utilise Master Plumbers' Association of Queensland (MPAQ) as a mediation service between themselves and their contracted plumber, drainer and/or gas fitter.

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.