The National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) is the peak committee of technical and occupational plumbing regulators in Australia and New Zealand. It exists through the cooperative action of members from all individual jurisdictions representing statutory responsibility for regulation of on-site plumbing and/or occupational registration.

The NPRF works to ensure that the ideals and benefits of agreement in technical standards and policy, mutual recognition and licensing harmonisation are fully realised. On our website you will find the latest information on: 

• NPRF projects and events
• the Plumbing Code of Australia and plumbing standards
• occupational licensing and registration
• harmonisation of plumbing regulation across Australia and New Zealand
• plumbing product certification - the WaterMark Certification Scheme
• water and energy-efficiency initiatives
• innovation in regulation, training and industry practices, and
• opportunities to engage on plumbing issues.

National Plumbing Regulators Forum Conference 2011

The 2011 NPRF conference was held at the Melbourne Convention Centre in March 2011 with the theme 'Healthy industry, healthy people, healthy environment'.

The conference explored the impact of national licensing and regulation on economic health of the industry and the ability to deliver health and sustainable environmental outcomes.

There were national and international speakers who addressed a range of interesting topics ranging from;

• National licensing and regulations
• Business outlook
• Sustainability and environment
• Public health
• Innovation

For details on the program and presentations.... see more 

Life-time Achievement Awards

At the 2011 Conference two life-time achievement awards were made.  Mr Bill Durham and Mr John Park were recognised for the services to the industry. 

L to R: Mr Alan Humphreys (Deputy Chair), Mr Bill Durham, Mr John Park, Mr Shayne La Combre (Chair)

World Plumbing Day 11 March 2012

World Plumbing Day is dedicated to helping the general public better understand the vital role the plumbing industry plays in protecting public health and safety, the extent to which it helps limit mankind’s environmental footprint and other important work performed by contractors, inspectors, installers, engineers, and manufacturers that is often taken for granted.

As Australians in times of disasters in our own backyard we can appreciate the importance of accessing clean safe drinking water and a high standard of sanitation, the World Plumbing Day committee aim is to contribute to advances in water quality and sanitation for all.

World Plumbing Day is held on 11 March each year.  This year the 11 March falls on the weekend, so many jurisdictions are holding World Plumbing Day events on Friday 9 March, in order to include industry stakeholders during regular business hours. In 2011 jurisdictions throughout Australia held numerous activities to promote World Plumbing Day.

For further information see the World Plumbing Council website.

Advisory Notes

The latest advisory notes issued by the NPRF.