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Mr Costa has announced that Sydney siders who own a pool will be required to obtain a permit in order to fill their pool with water as required. The permit is required for Sydney residents who own a pool that is greater than 10,000 litres in volume. In order to obtain the permit, residents must prove that they use water efficiently. This is greatly assisted by the installation of some sydney plumbing water saving devices. We have listed some ways you can save Sydney more water this summer through the use of some plumbing installations. These include: For any other enquiries about making your Sydney plumbing save water, Contact a member of our Sydney Plumbing team now! |
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For those that live in or around Sydney, including the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains, please be advised of new Sydney Water restrictions exemptions. Residents can now apply to use a trigger nozzle hose to allow the watering in of new plants. This applies for a 28 day period from the date of purchase.
As usual, this watering must occur before 10am and after 4pm, following the long-term water saving restrictions.
Sydney residents have saved over 441 bil litres of water after the establishment of the Sydney Water restrictions were implemented (October 2003).
This new exemption means gardeners can water their new plants, with a trigger nozzle for 28 days from the date of purchase, and not risk a restrictions infringement notice - provided they have a receipt.
In order to qualify for this restriction exemption, all plant purchase receipts must include the plant name and the date of purchase. This must be available upon request by a Sydney water restrictions officer.
People looking to save water in the home and garden can register for Sydney Water’s Love Your Garden program.
For a small fee between $33-$55, a qualified horticulturist will visit your home and evaluate your garden's watering needs and install smart watering tools including a rain gauge and Tap Tags.
Since the program was launched in February 2007 more than 9,500 residential customers have had their gardens visited.
Please note, a pre-existing limited exemption for establishing new lawns already applies to residential customers with brand new homes, and also those with major home renovation works. These customers can apply for exemption by contacting Sydney Water on 13 20 92 during business hours. |
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In July 2006, the NSW code of practice for plumbing and drainage was updated. This reflects changes made regarding the plumbing installation, repairs and maintenance of: - Water Services (both drinking and non-drinking)
- Rainwater tanks
- Sanitary plumbing and drainage
- Reuse of greywater through plumbing systems
- Drainage (inc Stormwater)
- Hot water systems and heaters
- Recycled water services
All of our Sydney plumbers are up to date with this latest Code of Practice update. This allows you to be sure that when you engage one of our staff to perform plumbing work in Sydney, it will be conducted professionally and according to the code. This will ultimately ensure the long-life of your plumbing and save you money. Contact our Sydney Plumbers today. Note: For a full copy of the new code of practice, please contact the NSW Master Plumbers Association, P.O. Box 42
Lidcombe NSW 1825 Australia. |
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As an employer of a Sydney Plumber, we realise that OH&S Legislation requires Sydney Plumbing Services to provide our plumbers with safe work instructions, so that our staff can competently and safely operate equipment to perform a set plumbing job or task. An example of this is safe use of an Electric Eel or Drain Jetter when clearing Blocked drains. It is often assumed plumbers know this information already from previous experience or TAFE training. However, we insist our plumbers participate in courses where they require further learning.
Over the last few years, The Master Plumbers Association (MPA) has offered over 40 seminars to the Plumbing Industry and also created the "Master Plumbers Safety and Consultation System" the entire Plumbing Industry. Fifty of the offered Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) offered to our Sydney Plumbers are:
• SWI - Number 1 - Personal Protective Equipment
• SWI - Number 2 - Manual Handling
• SWI - Number 3 - Safe Use Of Crane
• SWI - Number 4 - Safe Use Of Forklift
• SWI - Number 5 - Safe Use Of Oxy Acetylene
• SWI - Number 6 - Safe Use Of Arc Welder
• SWI - Number 7 - Safe Use Of Lifting Equipment
• SWI - Number 8 - Safe Use Of Ladders
• SWI - Number 9 - Safe Use Of Mobile Scaffolding
• SWI - Number 10 - Safe Use Of Electric Drills
• SWI - Number 11 - Safe Use Of Angle Grinders
• SWI - Number 12 - Safe Use Of Portable Electric Saw
• SWI - Number 13 - Safe Use Of Electric Friction Saw (aka Drop Saw)
• SWI - Number 14 - Safe Use Of Nibblers – Shears
• SWI - Number 15 - Safe Use Of Pipe Screwing Machines
• SWI - Number 16 - Safe Use Of Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) and Residual Current Device (RCD) And Extension Cord
• SWI - Number 17 - Safe Use Of Hazardous Substances
• SWI - Number 18 - Working At Heights
• SWI - Number 19 - Safe Use Of Chain Block
• SWI - Number 20 - Safe Use Of Solvents
• SWI - Number 21 - Safe Use Of Elevated Platforms
• SWI - Number 22 - Safe Handling And Storage Of Gas Cylinders
• SWI - Number 23 - Safe Use Of Synthetic Mineral Fibres
• SWI - Number 24 - Safe Use Of Reciprocating Saw
• SWI - Number 25 - Safe Use Of Electric Cement Mixer
• SWI - Number 26 - Safe Use Of Electric Jack Hammer
• SWI - Number 27 - Safe Use Of Water Cooled Saw
• SWI - Number 28 - Safe Use Of Explosive Powered Tools (inc. Ramset)
• SWI - Number 29 - Safe Use Of Mechanical Digging Devices
• SWI - Number 30 - Safe Use Of Shoring
• SWI - Number 31 - Safe Use Of Flaring Tools
• SWI - Number 32 - Safe Removal Of Asbestos
• SWI - Number 33 - Safe Use Of Perimeter Fencing
• SWI - Number 34 - Safe Use Of Sarking
• SWI - Number 35 - Safe Use Of Fall Arrest Systems
• SWI - Number 36 - Safe Entry Into Confined Spaces
• SWI - Number 37 - Safe Use Of Hand Tools
• SWI - Number 38 - Safe Use Of Pipe Bending And Cutting Equipment
• SWI - Number 39 - Safe Installation Of Subsurface Large Tanks
• SWI - Number 40 - Safe Installation Of Large Tanks Above Ground
• SWI - Number 41 - Safe Use Of Pallets Jacks (inc. Trolleys)
• SWI - Number 42 - Safe Use Of Excavators And Backhoes
• SWI - Number 43 - Safe Use Of Electric Eels
• SWI - Number 44 - Safe Use Of Tile Cutters
• SWI - Number 45 - Safe Use Of Paints
• SWI - Number 46 - Safe Use Of Aerosol Spray Paints
• SWI - Number 47 - Safe Storage Of Materials
• SWI - Number 48 - Setting Up And Tying Down A Ute Safely
• SWI - Number 49 - Setting Up And Tying Down A Van Safely
• SWI - Number 50 - Safe Use Of Map Gas
So, you can be sure that when you call a Sydney Plumber from us, they have all the appropriate plumbing training. |
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Sustainable plumbing practices are quickly becoming the focus of many residential customers. Due to the damage Sydney siders and those across the world are doing to the earth, many seek to do whatever they can to save the environment. Some of these practices include the installation of plumbing objects and devices. Along with helping the environment you can also save considerable money. Save Water:If you are serious about saving water, given Sydney's water shortage and restrictions, think about installing one of these: - Rainwater Tank Installations
- Grey Water Systems
- Recycled Water Systems
- Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems
These options will allow you to save water for the environment. As an added bonus you will also save on you water usage. Save Energy: Another plumbing device to help the environment is solar heating. Ask our sydney plumbers about having your water solar heated. |
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