STANDARDS MINI SESSIONS

Changes are coming to the AS/NZS 3500 series of standards. Are you prepared?

All plumbing installations, alternations, additions, and variations are required to comply with the government’s AS/NZS 3500 Australian Standard. To make sure you are up to date with the coming changes, we have compiled this bundle of four courses that have been developed to provide knowledge of the changes to the new versions.

This is a non-accredited online course that includes the following modules:

AS/NZS 3500.1 2021

J Changes in the new version of the AS/NZS 3500.1:2021

J How is the AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 called up as a “deemed to satisfy” document

J Application of the AS/NZS 3500.1:2021

J WaterMark Certification

J Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme/Flow rates, pipe sizing limitations

J Backflow prevention, water storage tanks, and non-drinking water

J Testing and commissioning

AS/NZS 3500.2:2021

J Changes in the new version of AS/NZS 3500.2:2021

J How is the AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 called up as a “deemed to satisfy” document

J Application of the AS/NZS 3500.2:2021

J Scope of standard

J Selection and use of material and products

J Vents of drains

J Overflow relief gullies, floor waste gullies and air admittance valves

J Drainage principles

J Sanitary Plumbing systems

AS/NZS 3500.3:2021

J Changes in the new version of the AS/NZS3500.3:2021

J How is the AS/NZS 3500.3 called up as “deemed to satisfy” document

J Application of the AS/NZS 3500.3:2021

J Materials and Products

J Roof drainage systems – design and installation

J Surface water drainage systems – design and installation

J Surface and subsoil drainage systems – Installation and ancillaries

AS/NZS 3500.4:2021

J Application & Scope of AS/NZS 3500.4:2021

J Material & Products

J Temperatures

J Valves

J Drain lines

J Energy Efficiency

Vale Brian Mervyn Ball 18 May 1935 – 6 January 2023

Brian Ball, one of our finest members from the Toowoomba Division passed away after a short residency in a nursing home.

Brian attended St Mary’s College where he wasn’t the keenest of students, only excelling in absenteeism. He couldn’t wait to escape the school regime and secured a plumbing apprenticeship with AH Hodge & Co.

He joined our association on 12 December 1967 and by 1976 he was looking after thirteen employees at 5 Large Street, Toowoomba. Over the years he employed thirteen apprentices including his son, Ken, who is currently a member of the association. In 1989, his apprentice Sean Andreas was a Gold Medalist in the Australian Work Skills Competition in Perth, which qualified him to represent Australia in the World Skills Competition in Birmingham, England, where he gained a very credible Bronze Medal. Brian was justifiably proud of Sean who later became an MPAQ member.

In the Toowoomba Division, he served as Chair (1970-71,1988-89, 198990) and Secretary (1984-85—from 6 March 1985, 1985-86,1986-87).

In 1988 he received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Association.

Brian and Corrine attended many State Conferences including the 1989 Conference in Toowoomba where he was Host Division Chair.

Outside his plumbing career he was a long-standing Rotarian then later joined Probus. He loved restoring old gramophones (record players) and had perhaps one of the largest collections in Queensland. One of them was brought to the very well-attended Funeral Service and an old 78” record was played.

He also enjoyed many fishing trips to Fraser Island.

Brian was one of nature’s gentleman who could put a strong opinion in a most diplomatic way.

The Association was represented by our President, Kent Vickers, Trustee, Bill Watson, many MPAQ Toowoomba Stalwarts, and me.

We extend our sincere condolences to Brian’s second wife Lesley, who provided much care to Brian, his son, Ken, his daughters, and extended family.

Written by Bruce Wallace – Honorary Historian, MPAQ