Technical

When a heat pump water heater is removed or replaced, what is the proper way to dispose of the old units, which may contain refrigerant gases?

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.

Ventilation has been identified as a defect on the increase. As the colder months approach, it’s a good time to remind our caravan owning customers about the dangers associated with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

As per the requirements of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, Chief Executive Approval is required for installing an on-site sewage treatment plant.

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 new National Construction Code (NCC) was released on 1 September 2022 (this might be delayed until 1 October). The NCC encapsulates the Building Code of Australia and the Plumbing Code of Australia. 

Here is a guide to size the excess flow controls valves which is a requirement of Clause 5.2.11 – Provision for fire emergency isolation for multilayer pipe

AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 provides for a shower outlet to act as a floor waste gully (FWG) under certain conditions.

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.