Bonding straps
18 Aug 2011 The use of Bonding Straps to prevent electrocution or electric shocks when plumbers are going about their daily chores has been covered in the past. Still these incidents keep happening not only to plumbers but electricians and others in the building and maintenance industry

National plumbing regulators forum 2011
09 May 2011 The National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) held its first conference in two and a half years at the Melbourne Convention Centre, bringing industry leaders and experts together to present and discuss topics that directly affect the plumbing industry. Jonathan Jackson reports on three days of plumbing relevance.

World Plumbing Day 2011 a global success
09 May 2011 Created in 2010 by the World Plumbing Council (WPC), the second World Plumbing Day on 11 March 2011 has been hailed as a success writes Robert D Burgon, Chairman, World Plumbing Council.

Urinal amendments
21 Dec 2010 In an effort to integrate water-sensitive urban designs into current practice the National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) for Australia and New Zealand formed the Australasian Scientific Review of Reduction of Flows on Plumbing and Drainage Systems (ASFlow) Committee to conduct research into the effects reduced flows are having on drainage systems.

The return of ISH
23 Nov 2010 I’m often asked if there are any must-see plumbing exhibitions to visit overseas and my response is always the same – there is only one decent event at which visitors will never be disappointed.

Top bathroom trends
23 Nov 2010 These days nobody wants to end up in a retirement home. People would much rather have a smart new bathroom with a wellness tub, comfy bench and big, modern “walk-in shower”, and there are even those who dream of a make-up table complete with big mirror. But what exactly does the one thing have to do with the other? A great deal – in fact, for many people, everything. But it’s not just a question of tastes: quality of life is what’s at stake here.

CIB symposium comes to Sydney
28 Jul 2010 The 36th International Symposium of CIB W062 on Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings will be held from 8-10 November in Sydney, Australia.

World Plumbing Council meets in Sydney
28 Mar 2010 The World Plumbing Council came to Australia in March to not only discuss the importance of World Plumbing Day, but to discuss global plumbing initiatives in the face of changing social attitudes.

Flow control outlets for hospitals
31 Aug 2009 Consultants face the challenge of engineering more innovative ways to regulate the water use within buildings, while not impacting on the functionality of the system or providing any adverse health risk.

2012 Uniform Plumbing Code
14 Aug 2009 The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is now accepting applications at its Website from individuals wishing to participate on soon-to-beformed Task Groups working toward the development of the 2012 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC©) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC©).

Free certification
27 Jul 2009 In an effort to help manufacturers feel assured in their compliance to the California State Low Lead Plumbing Law, commonly known as AB 1953, IAPMO R&T is offering free certification to Annex G of the NSF/ANSI 61 Standard, provided the products are already certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 61 and meet the required minimum standards of Annex G.

IAPMO Evaluation Services
27 Jul 2009 The City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety places in IAPMO Evaluation Service Reports the same trust it gives those produced by other third party providers.

Graywater treatment and technology
03 Jun 2009 A new Australian protocol aims to simplify things for manufacturers of greywater treatment technologies and increase their adoption by consumers.