Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association backs free access to mandatory Australian Standards
The Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association supports the Federal Government's decision to provide free access to mandatory Australian Standards referenced in the National Construction Code.
Will Australian Standards referenced in the NCC become free to access?
Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and builders currently pay to access mandatory standards they must comply with. Free access will reduce business costs and improve compliance.
Key takeaways
- Federal Government committed to making mandatory Australian Standards in the NCC freely available
- Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association has welcomed the announcement
- Change affects standards that tradespeople are legally required to follow
- Free access expected to reduce compliance costs for plumbing and mechanical services businesses
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