National Plumbing Regulators Forum ‘Driving Plumbing Excellence’ 2010 Plumbing Supply Forum Tuesday, 1 June 2010 Shayne La Combre, Chairman NPRF © 2010.

National Plumbing Regulators Forum ‘Driving Plumbing Excellence’

2010 Plumbing Supply Forum

Tuesday, 1 June 2010

Shayne La Combre, Chairman

NPRF © 2010

Develop and maintain the NPRF as the responsible body for regulation

Formulate policy positions to guide standards

Build partnerships and strategic alliances

Consult with stakeholders and community groups

Harmonisation of regulatory frameworks

Strategic Direction (2007 – 2010)

NPRF

LEAC TAC

Structure

Licensing and Education Advisory Committee

Role Review and advise on varied matters Training standards and qualifications Continuing professional development

Technical Advisory Committee

Role Review and advise on varied matters Technical Solutions Highlights

NPRF Key issues

Consultation with Industry The Plumbing Code of Australia and Plumbing

Standards Occupational licensing and registration Harmonisation of plumbing regulation across Australia

and New Zealand Plumbing Product Certification – WaterMark Water and energy- efficiency initiatives Innovation in regulation, training and industry

practices Stakeholder engagement on plumbing issues Projects and events – World Plumbing Day

World Plumbing Day

National OccupationalLicensing System

NLS Bill introduced into Victorian Parliament

April 2010

Act Passed June 2010

Draft Regulations provided November 2010

National licensing body operational

January 2011

Regulations approved by Ministerial Council

February 2011

Commencement date of NOLS 1 July 2012

National Construction Code

Governance and funding arrangements agreed

June 2010

Consolidate building and plumbing regulations into NCC

December 2010

Release NCC May 2011

Intergovernmental Agreement agreed

June 2011

Legislative amendments and all related transitional arrangements agreed

January 2012

New funding arrangements commence

January 2012

Plumbing Code of Australia

Goals Technical provisions Processes for certification and authorisation Provisions Review of the PCA Availability at www.saiglobal.com/shop/

WaterMark

NPRF PROJECTS

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Washing Machines (ML/a)

Waterless Urinals

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