Water efficiency labelling requirements for builders and plumbers
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The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme (WELS) was established in 2005 as a national instrument to encourage more efficient household water use and to reduce demand for potable water by informing consumers about water efficiency at the…

Discussion paper ORR Partners DDA measure for hearing impaired
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This document seeks to consider the design changes necessary for additional facilities to provide occupant warning for the deaf and hearing impaired. It looks at the typical system designs used in residential applications, both within sole occupancy…

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Overview of changes – energy efficiency and condensation
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Here are the key changes in residential energy efficiency for NCC 2022.

Advice for plumbing practitioners on the new lead requirements
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You will soon notice increasing numbers of…During the transition period between 1 September…Currently, a small amount of lead is used in the…Clause A5G4 of NCC 2022 Volume Three (Plumbing…The ABCB commissioned Macquarie University in…All copper alloy products that are in constant…No, the lead requirement does not apply to all…The ABCB have worked with industry to develop an…