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News & Updates
No freestyling when it comes to pool safety
The QBCC has launched a safety campaign to educate property owners, pool safety inspectors, property managers, landlords and tenants about their pool safety responsibilities. Read more.
Posted 17.Nov.2020
Who’s there? Don’t take another knock after the storms
Home owners have been urged to only use appropriately licensed tradespeople to repair any damage done by the recent storms that have struck Queensland. Read more.
Posted 04.Nov.2020
Warning about unlicensed fencing work in the Wide-Bay Burnett Region
The QBCC is urging consumers, contractors and suppliers to be cautious in their dealings with unlicensed tradesperson Matthew Geoffrey Rixon and his fencing businesses. Read more.
Posted 04.Nov.2020
Warning about unlicensed persons advertising for regulated plumbing work
Persons that undertake regulated plumbing work of any value are required to hold a QBCC licence. Regulated plumbing work includes work such as installing taps and toilets, installing and replacing hot water systems and bathroom renovations. Read more.
Posted 07.Oct.2020
Warning about installation and maintenance of on-site sewage facilities and the failure of such systems
The QBCC issues this public warning about the installation and maintenance of on-site sewage facilities (OSSFs) due to the public health and safety impacts of failing OSSFs.
Posted 28.Aug.2020
One year on, Plumbing Detectives investigation still getting results
Investigations by Queensland’s building watchdog have seen a person prosecuted for offences related to the company Plumbing Detectives Pty Ltd, which was the subject of an earlier Public Warning. Read more.
Posted 31.Jul.2020
Corrosion protection of joist hangers and other connectors requires close attention
Building designers and contractors should be aware that the minimum level of corrosion resistance used by manufacturers of metal framing brackets is Z275 gsm which is appropriate for internal applications only (within the building envelope) that are kept permanently dry. Read more.
Posted 21.Jul.2020
Broader alternative pathways to some mechanical service licences
There are more alternative pathways and expanded eligibility criteria in Regulation amendments under the new Mechanical Services Licensing framework.
Posted 10.Jun.2020
Public Warning - Sale and installation of 'alternative toileting devices' – bidets etc.
The QBCC warns suppliers and the public about the sale and use of potentially non-conforming building products, namely Do It Yourself (DIY) bidets, douche sprays and similar hygiene devices, collectively known as ‘alternative toileting devices’. Read more.
Posted 09.Apr.2020
$56,000 in fines and restitution for unlawful building work
A man who pleaded guilty to 20 charges relating to unlawful building work on the Sunshine Coast has been convicted and fined more than $37,000, and ordered to pay more than $19,000 in restitution to two of his victims. Read more.
Posted 03.Apr.2020
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