Laws, regulations and standards

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

New name for DMIRS

06 November 2023

Starting from 1 December 2023, the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has been renamed the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS).

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news

Reminder about working safely in roof spaces

23 August 2023

Building and Energy has issued a reminder to always switch off mains power before entering a roof space, plus important roof space safety tips.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Work Health and Safety

Bidet backflow requirements - new technical note and radio interview

21 August 2023

With bidet douche seats and toilets becoming more popular and the new Plumbing Code of Australia introducing new backflow prevention requirements, the Plumbers Licensing Board has published an important technical note for plumbers. Our CEO was interviewed by ABC Radio about this important topic.

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

Video that explains the new gas installation standard

12 July 2023

Standards Australia have released a video with important information for anyone involved in gas installation. The video explains the changes in the new version of AS/NZS 5601.1 2022 Gas Installations, Part 1: General Installations, which sets out requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of gas installations used with natural gas, LP Gas, or biogas.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Technical

Media release in support of WA Government work on plumbing regulations

07 July 2023

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA has issued a media statement to welcome the WA Government's recent amendments to the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000. The changes, which Commerce Minister Sue Ellery confirmed in an announcement on 30 June 2023, bring the regulations into alignment with the latest Plumbing Code of Australia.

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

New rules for multilayer pipes from 30 June 2023

26 June 2023

WA gasfitters are reminded about the new Australian Standards requirements for isolating multilayer pipes in a fire emergency.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Technical

Introduction of lead-free plumbing products delayed until May 2026

05 May 2023

Manufacturers and suppliers of tapware and other products covered by the WaterMark scheme now have until 1 May 2026 to comply with the new limit of 0.25 per cent lead content.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Technical

Class I Gasfitting Permit gets logbook and REL

01 May 2023

On 1 March 2023, WA introduced new rules that have improved the process for acquiring a Class I Gasfitting Permit and allow the permit holder to apply to the Electrical Licensing Board for a Restricted Electrical License to work on Type B gas appliances.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Technical, Licensing

The Master Plumbers & Gasfitters Association of Western Australia Since 1901

Security of Payment Compliance Program and resources

New mobile app provides low-cost access to Australian Standards

New name for DMIRS

Reminder about working safely in roof spaces

Bidet backflow requirements - new technical note and radio interview

Video that explains the new gas installation standard

Media release in support of WA Government work on plumbing regulations

New rules for multilayer pipes from 30 June 2023

Introduction of lead-free plumbing products delayed until May 2026

Class I Gasfitting Permit gets logbook and REL

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