Truth about Plumbing.

One of the more important services provided to the community is from plumbers.

This is work that most people can grasp, but as their exposure is less then a trained Plumber, the risk is not worth it.

Managing hot water and waste system are just 2 of the many things everyday people need to leave to Plumbers.

This may seem an obvious statement. In reality this is the LAW.

The Plumbing by-laws or Australian and NZ standards outline the areas of plumbing, drainage and gasfitting.

These laws are based on hydraulic and scientific development taken from worldwide experience with the control and distribution of water.

So what!

Some scenarios of plumbing risk are:

• property damage.
• manslaughter charges from fatal injury (hot water risks).
• public health risk (bad plumbing effects your neighbours too!).
• excessive costs through poor design or installation.

This list can be extended, however the message I hear from plumbers and people is a Licenced Plumber has an important role in the community.

I have spoken to clients who have been distressed by previous plumbing work being incorrectly installed or repaired and service overcharging.

As a Plumber you should carry your licence and consider showing it to your client to highlight that great Plumbers are proud plumbers.

Proud of their work and proud of being a Plumber.

I also suggest to clients to ask for the Plumbers licence. The best time is when payment is being made from the client to the Plumber.

Plumbing is a great trade, a great community service and is supported by great people.

Always use a Licenced Plumber.

Thank you for your valuable time.

William Price