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How to check an air conditioner installer’s licence

It's important that you only have licensed technicians do work on your air conditioners. Find out about the different types of air conditioning licenses.   The...

Asbestos and asbestos sheeting

Asbestos, which was used for many years as an insulation material, can pose a serious risk to anyone renovating a home. Find out more...

Cyclone code requirements for walls

Depending on where you live, there may be special requirements for fire or cyclone codes. See how these affect you. Each year, Australian lives are...

Distance between water and power points

Regulations in Australia restrict the placement of power points in relation to sinks and taps. This article explores what the rules say and how far your power points will need to be from your kitchen sink.

WaterMark labels

The WaterMark certification label signifies that a plumbing product complies with certain quality and performance standards.    WaterMark logos are either etched or printed on compliant...

WELS labels and ratings

Water-producing bathroom fittings in Australia need to comply with basic water-efficiency standards. As a part of the WELS scheme, they are rated and given...

Ventilation in garages, sheds and workshops

Garages, sheds and workshops, particularly those where dust, particles or sprays float around, may require extra ventilation to ensure your safety.   Work areas may require...

BCA ventilation requirements

Ventilation requirements exist in Australia to help prevent the likelihood of 'sick building syndrome'. These need to be carefully addressed when building a home...
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Ventilation regulations

While not as regulated as air conditioning or heating, there are specific Australian Standards that you (and your builder) need to be aware of...
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Heating regulations

Heating and its associated industries are heavily regulated, mostly because of the obvious fire hazards they pose - but also to control air pollution,...
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