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Technical
Technical Updates and Information about the Plumbing and Gas Industry including licencing information, industry alerts, product advice and technical advice.
Aldi Tap Contaminates Water
TESTS on water run through a cheap Aldi tap from China have found up to 15 times the maximum allowable level of lead.
Who Can Perform Plumbing and Drainage Work Legally?
The health and safety of the community is reliant on professional, licensed people undertaking plumbing and drainage work. In Queensland, legislation stipulates that any unlicensed persons (people who are not qualified to undertake plumbing and drainage work) cannot perform what is considered "regulated wor", stipulated in the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2019.
Backflow
Information on when and where Backflow Prevention devices must be installed as well as how to work out the degree of hazard they will be protecting against.
What is considered Domestic Building Works?
Find out the definition of Domestic Building Works as defined in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QBCC Act).
Non-conforming Building Products – Chain of Responsibility and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2017
Learn more about the Building and Construction Legislation (Non-Conforming Building Products - Chain of Responsibility and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2017.
Trade Contractors Licence
Important information on the Plumbing and Drainage Trade Contractors Licence, including the scope of work involved, the qualifications required and the licence grades.
Unitywater’s Sub-metering Process
MPAQ in conjunction with Unitywater want to promote the process for installing sub-meters to plumbers and members in the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa council areas.
Who Can Perform Plumbing and Drainage Work Legally?
The health and safety of the community is reliant on professional, licensed people undertaking plumbing and drainage work. In Queensland, legislation stipulates that any unlicensed persons (people who are not qualified to undertake plumbing and drainage work) cannot perform what is considered "regulated wor", stipulated in the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2019.
Public Warned of Water Heater Dangers
MPAQ would like to warn people of water heater dangers and the importance of not performing plumbing work unless you are a licensed person after a recent report of a woman in QLD who received facial burns after a hot water system reportedly exploded.
Industry Updates
Plumbing Industry Updates and Information posted for MPAQ members to view and keep up to date on changes in the industry.
