Consumers are being warned not to install DIY hoses and bidets during the global COVID-19 crisis, after an article titled “Australian Ingenuity Saves the Day Again” was published in the Sunday Mail on 5 April highlighting a DIY toilet conversion.

Updates, important information and advice about Plumbing and Drainage Licensing, endorsements and the trade contractors licence

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.

The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy’s Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate is conducting Gas Awareness Sessions for gasfitters during May and June this year.

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.

Information about Tempering Valves, including the correct delivery temperature for a tempering valve and how these temperatures can be achieved.

Information on Isolation Valves and when they are required on Gas Appliances.

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

On Friday 19 July 2019, the Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards will be celebrating the 20th year of recognising the excellence of businesses, individuals and projects in the industry. Nominations are open until Friday 12 April 2019.

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

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