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 Occupational Licensing System NLS Bill introduced into Victorian Parliament April 2010 Act PassedJune 2010 Draft Regulations providedNovember 2010 National licensing body operationalJanuary 2011 Regulations approved by Ministerial Council February 2011 Commencement date of NOLS1 July 2012

National Construction Code Governance and funding arrangements agreed June 2010 Consolidate building and plumbing regulations into NCC December 2010 Release NCCMay 2011 Intergovernmental Agreement agreedJune 2011 Legislative amendments and all related transitional arrangements agreed January 2012 New funding arrangements commenceJanuary 2012

Plumbing Code of Australia  Goals  Technical provisions  Processes for certification and authorisation  Provisions  Review of the PCA  Availability at

WaterMark

NPRF PROJECTS

Water Savings 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80, , , Year Water Savings (ML/a) Taps (ML/a) Dishwashers (ML/a) Toilets and Urinals (ML/a) Showers (ML/a) Washing Machines (ML/a)

Waterless Urinals

Thank You Questions? National Plumbing Regulators Forum ‘ Driving Plumbing Excellence’