Industry Standards
MPAQ Contracting Members can take advantage of viewing 10 FREE industry standards online.
Legislation
Discover everything there is to know about Legislation in the Plumbing and Gas Industries!
Amendments to Orientation of Collectors for Solar Heated Water Systems
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.
Plumbing and Drainage Bill Reintroduced
The Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2017 lapsed and all work associated with the plumbing law reforms was placed on hold when the 55th Queensland Parliament was dissolved. On Thursday, the Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport, the Honourable Mick de Brenni MP reintroduced the Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2018 into the house.
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).
Queensland Gas Work Licence
Find out more about the Queensland Gas Work Licence and Gas Work Authorisations.
Landmark Building Industry Fairness Legislation Bill Passes through Parliament
Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) Executive Director, Penny Cornah, has applauded the Queensland Parliament for passing once in a generation fairness laws on Thursday 26 October.
Plumbing and Drainage Acts and Regulations
Information regarding the legislation governing the plumbing industry, including the plumbing and drainage acts and regulations
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.
Legislation
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.
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.
Petroleum and Gas Acts and Regulations
Information regarding the legislation governing the Petroleum and Gas Industry, including the relevant Acts and Regulations.
ABCB to Review Point of Sale Regulation
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.
