Video—Water heaters—maintenance

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In this short video we list the things a homeowner can do to ensure their water heater works according to plan. Things like clearing debris from the same tray, flushing drain lines and checking valves are all simple tasks that can regularly be performed by homeowners.

Guide resource

Last reviewed: 10 Mar 2024 Last published: 10 Mar 2024
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Video—Water heaters: drain lines

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In this short video we look at drain lines for water heaters. We look at the materials used, the maximum length and setting up with a drain or tundish and the importance of complying with AS/NZS3500 of the Plumbing and Drainage Standard.

Guide resource

Last reviewed: 29 Aug 2022 Last published: 29 Aug 2022
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Appointment of the Service Trades Licensing Advisory Panel

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The Service Trades Licensing Advisory Panel (the Panel) is appointed by the STC every two years to provide advice about licensing, training and qualifications for licences under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018.

QBCC news

In March 2022, the STC sought expressions of interest from plumbing and drainage industry stakeholders and licensees in the service trades industry to join the Panel for its next term.

The STC is pleased to announce the appointment of the following members, who commenced their term on 1 July 2022:

  • Mr Luke Barden, Plumbing and Pipe Trades Employees Union (Chair)
  • Mr Ernie Kretschmer, Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (Deputy Chair)
  • Ms Rechelle Adams, Institute of Plumbing Inspectors Queensland
  • Mr Andrew Evans, Independent Member
  • Ms Kimberly Kerby, Independent Member
  • Mr James Metassa, Air-conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association
  • Mr Adam Shaw, TAFE Queensland
  • Mr Allen Taylor, National Fire Industry Association
  • Mr Timothy Radley, National Fire Industry Association (proxy member)
  • Mr Patrick Robertson, Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (proxy member)

The Panel also includes the Service Trades Council Chair and representatives of the QBCC as non-voting members.

The STC would like to thank those who took the time to apply for the Panel.

For more information about the purpose and functions of the Panel, visit the Service Trades Council page.

Last reviewed: 20 Jul 2022 Last published: 20 Jul 2022
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Building confidence

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The building and construction industry is one of Queensland’s most important sectors.

Half built house

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) supports Queenslanders by:

  • providing Australian-leading insurance that helps to safeguard building work
  • helping make sure builders are licensed, work is done to standard and any defects are rectified
  • helping protect the building and construction industry from unscrupulous contractors
  • working to help tradies get paid.

For licensees

For home owners

Last reviewed: 31 Mar 2022 Last published: 31 Mar 2022
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