Laws, regulations and standards

How to quickly and easily get the Plumbing Code of Australia

03 May 2024

The Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) is Volume Three of the National Construction Code (NCC 2022). It's available online as a downloadable file and it's free. We've got the web link that will take you straight to it.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Technical

Learn about proposed changes to the Plumbing Code of Australia

03 May 2024

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) updates the National Construction Code (NCC), which includes the Plumbing Code of Australia, every three years. The consultation phase for the 2025 revision is underway and because the ABCB wants to share information and get feedback, they are running a roadshow series in May and June, plus two webinars in May specifically for plumbers.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Technical

Starting 1 May 2024 - new rules for heated water delivery temperature

29 April 2024

All WA plumbers should read Industry Bulletin 161 from Building and Energy. It's a reminder about the new requirements for the delivery temperature of heated water.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

ABC Radio asks our CEO about amended plumbing regulations

05 April 2024

Our CEO Murray Thomas has been on ABC Radio Perth to talk about the changes to WA's plumbing regulations.

Category: Association news, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

Building and Energy clarifies new rules for DIY plumbing work

27 March 2024

We fully support a media statement from the Building and Energy Division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) about the effect of the recent amendments to WA's plumbing regulations.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

WA plumbing regulations have changed

16 February 2024

All WA plumbers should know about the first stage of amendments to WA's plumbing regulations, which came into effect on 10 February 2024. The Building and Energy Division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) announced the amendments in Industry Bulletin 160.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

The right to disconnect - what it means and when it will start

16 February 2024

On 12 February 2024, the Australian Parliament passed the second Closing Loopholes Bill, allowing the Fair Work Act 2009 to be amended to give workers the 'right to disconnect' outside working hours.

Category: Industrial relations, Laws, regulations & standards

Water Corporation exemptions from watering restrictions

09 February 2024

Under certain circumstances, Water Corporation will allow exemptions from normal watering restrictions. Here's some useful information that plumbers who work on reticulation systems can share with their customers.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Water Corporation

Security of Payment Compliance Program and resources

07 February 2024

With the final stage of WA's Security of Payment reforms starting on 1 February, the Building and Energy Division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) has launched a compliance program. Industry Bulletin 159 has information about the program and links to resources to help industry work with the new laws.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Security of payment

New mobile app provides low-cost access to Australian Standards

19 January 2024

Great news for plumbers and gasfitters! Standards Australia has launched a low-cost mobile app that puts current plumbing and gasfitting Standards at your fingertips, even when you're offline, on site or in a remote area.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical