Plumbing

The NCC is an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) developed to incorporate all on-site building and plumbing requirements into a single code. The NCC sets the minimum requirements for the design, construction and performance of buildings throughout Australia.

For nearly 30 years, Australian Plumbing Magazine has been the industry’s
leading publication, delivering independent coverage of news, events and issues directly affecting the industry. - Suppliers website

We aim to promote and advance the science and technology of plumbing, and in turn, increase the professionalism of the industry. Our focus is on education and stimulating discussion and interaction amongst members. - Suppliers website

The Master Plumbers' Association of Queensland (MPAQ) is the peak industry body representing plumbing contractors throughout Queensland, from sole operators through to medium sized plumbing businesses and large contracting firms. - Suppliers website

NCC Essentials is a free education resource developed by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB). It provides a range of presentations on National Construction Code (NCC) related topics for educators, practitioners and students in the building and plumbing industry. These presentations aim to introduce the NCC and provide some examples to practically apply it. NCC Essentials makes it easier for everyone to understand and interpret the NCC in a simple, user-friendly way. The ready-made, simple presentation style makes NCC Essentials a great start if you are looking to build your knowledge or teach about the NCC.

Standards Australia, in partnership with the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has launched an online dictionary for the building and plumbing industry which aims to assist industry, government and consumers by helping describe the built environment.

Plumbing Connection is dedicated to helping Australian plumbers and manufacturers to understand emerging trends, technologies and opportunities that the market has to offer.

The QBCC supports the growing Queensland community by providing information, advice and regulation to ensure the maintenance of proper building standards, remedies for defective building work. - Suppliers website

This non-mandatory Handbook from the Australian Building Codes Board provides guidance on warm water system requirements in NCC Volume Three. It aims to provide practitioners with sufficient knowledge to better understand warm water systems. The Handbook has a practical focus, and is intended to provide an understanding of the policy objectives and technical basis of the NCC requirements, in generic terms. It is however, not a document that sets out a complete reference for the design, installation and maintenance of warm water systems.