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The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) recently unveiled upgraded facilities at the ADRA Community Care Centre in Logan Central, delivered through a multi-organisation partnership strengthening frontline community services and providing hands-on skills development for young plumbers.
The IAPMO Oceania Technology Laboratory based in Narre Warren is now officially accredited by National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) to perform copper alloy lead content testing in accordance with NSF/ANSI/CAN 372.
Last week, we celebrated World Plumbing Day at the IAPMO Oceania office with a barbecue at the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre facility. We brought together staff and trainers from PCAC along with plumbing apprentices, who all enjoyed a ‘snag’ and the chance to connect.
The IAPMO Oceania Laboratory has recently extended its NATA accreditation scope. These new capabilities extend our previous scope which focused on gas appliances and water heater testing to AS 3498, including the 45°C and 50°C temperature control testing.
Legionella, the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease, grows quickly and multiplies in warm water, especially water that has been stagnant. This is why Legionella is a serious concern with COVID-19 pandemic-related building shutdowns.
IAPMO Oceania was thrilled to celebrate the first day of construction of its Narre Warren-based Energy Efficiency and Appliance Safety Laboratory at a sod turning event last week, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s commitment to high-quality plumbing systems.