AHSCA Meetings & Events

The Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia

Queensland Chapter Inc

Members CPD/Networking Night

Wednesday 26 February 2025

5.30pm (drinks and canapes) for a 6.00pm start through to 8.30pm

Smoked Garage, 126 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley

Format, Venue and Function Information

Join us for an industry networking night.

5.30pm-6.00pm – arrival, networking, first drink free and canapes

6.00pm–6.15pm – AHSCA Qld President will provide a welcome and high-level/news update

6.15pm-6.30pm – a what’s new update from our event sponsor/s

6.30pm-7.15pm – guest speaker on Changes to AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and Drainage

7.15pm-8.15pm – drinks (at your cost), light dinner, networking

Our venue for this function is Smoked Garage, 126 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley.

This event attracts 1 x CPD point for AHSCA Qld Chapter consultant members.

Guest Speaker – Changes to AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and Drainage

We are excited to kick-off the year with our first function for the Association with a special presentation from Tom Roberts from ICC.  Tom is the Chair of Standards Australia WS014 committee, responsible for the AS/NZS 3500 Standards.  This is a rare opportunity to hear the insights from Tom who will provide:

• A brief overview of the areas of change in the next edition of the AS/NZS 3500 series;
• Discuss potential areas for future change with AHSCA Qld members and,
• Instruct on how to initiate changes to future editions of Australian Standards.
• Present two Standards currently being developed by ICC:
  • ICC 815, Standard for Sizing Water Distribution, Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping Systems
  • ICC 825, Private Sewage Disposal Systems

Tom is the Global Director for plumbing, mechanical and gas with the International Code Council (ICC) and is the Chair of Standards Australia’s WS-014 committee, responsible for the AS/NZS 3500 standards. Tom has extensive background domestic and international construction legislation, codes and standards and has over 10 year’s experience with the Australian Federal Government, having previously served as the Director responsible for the Plumbing Code of Australia with the Australian Building Codes Board.

RSVP

Hope you can join us for what will no doubt be an informative and engaging evening.  For catering purposes, an RSVP is essential.  Please confirm your attendance by letting us know in a reply email, along with any dietary requirements – don’t forget to add it to your calendar!