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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

Plumbers cleared by investigation into Iplex Pro-fit pipe problems

18 August 2023

Good news for WA's licensed plumbers and the consumers who depend on them for quality work! Building and Energy has released the preliminary findings of its investigation into the failure of Pro-fit polybutylene plumbing pipes made by Iplex Australia. The official announcement on Wednesday 16 August says "installation work practices and workmanship were not the cause of the pipe failures."

Category: Industry news , Technical

July success stories - 6PR interview, Plumbing Industry Trade Day

24 July 2023

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA works hard at promoting the importance of a regulated plumbing industry and the professionalism of WA's licensed plumbing contractors. We got some runs on the board in July.

Category: Association news

Announcing the 2023 Awards for Excellence

19 July 2023

Our 2023 Awards for Excellence will be open for entries soon! There will be 10 award categories for Association members plus the Apprentice of the Year award that's open to all plumbing apprentices in WA.

Category: Association news

World Plumbing Council Education and Training Scholarship

19 July 2023

The World Plumbing Council (WPC) annual scholarship program provides up to US $15,000 to an individual for travel to another country to learn and exchange plumbing industry knowledge. Applications for this year's scholarship close on 30 September 2023.

Category: Training and education, Industry news

We represent plumbers on committee advising WA Government

14 July 2023

Our CEO Murray Thomas is a member of the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee (BCC Committee), a forum for major industry stakeholders to discuss and provide advice to the State Government on issues in WA's commercial construction sector.

Category: Industry news

How to save 8 per cent on private health care

14 July 2023

One of the many benefits of being a member of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is being able to take advantage of the great partnership we have with HBF, Australia's most trusted private health insurer.

Category: Member benefits

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

How Caroma are making life easier for plumbers

10 July 2023

Attention all plumbers! The GWA Group have launched Caroma Plumbers' Hub, a digital platform that helps you select, install, maintain and repair Caroma, Methven, Dorf and Clark products correctly and efficiently.

Category: Industry news

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

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Bidet backflow requirements - new technical note and radio interview

Plumbers cleared by investigation into Iplex Pro-fit pipe problems

July success stories - 6PR interview, Plumbing Industry Trade Day

Announcing the 2023 Awards for Excellence

World Plumbing Council Education and Training Scholarship

We represent plumbers on committee advising WA Government

How to save 8 per cent on private health care

Video that explains the new gas installation standard

How Caroma are making life easier for plumbers

Media release in support of WA Government work on plumbing regulations

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