Backflow Survey & Consulting

17/05/2023

Still unable to achieve compliance, this is a large council that is struggling to meet compliance requirements let alone smaller entities with lower rate bases.
Of note Backflow is cited as a risk to the CCC network, and one of the reason for the exemption being declined.

Government water regulator Taumata Arowai has advised that it will decline Christchurch City Council’s first chlorine exemption applications.

08/09/2021

The failure to implement any type of protocol to keep the construction industry moving is farcical, test the truck drivers, put it on ail rail, plenty of options are there to explore 🤯

Building Federation chief executive Julien Leys said level 4 restrictions had left distributors hamstrung.

12/03/2021

Yet another boil water notice from E Coli Contamination, the countries drinking water woes continue!

URGENT BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR 24 HOURS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

As of now, Carterton urban residents MUST boil water before being used for drinking, making baby formula, juice, ice, washing fruit and vegetables, other food preparation/cooking needs, or brushing teeth.

The boil water notice follows the detection of a low-level contamination of E. coli bacteria in two of the bores which supply water to urban residents. The boil water notice is effective from 3pm Friday 12 March until 3pm Saturday 13 March. This allows time to flush the pipes and change urban water supply source from the two bores to the Kaipaitangata treatment plant. At this stage, no illness has been reported in relation to this event.

How to boil water for drinking
• Boiling will kill all disease-causing organisms.
• Bring water to a rolling boil (where bubbles appear in the centre and do not disappear when the water is stirred) for one minute or boil a full electric jug until it switches off
• Cool water (do not use ice cubes to do this) and pour into clean container with a lid
• Refrigerate until needed.

FOR FULL INFORMATION AND FAQS VISIT CDC.GOVT.NZ/BOILWATERNOTICE

19/01/2021

A great article on the supply chain issues we are facing, thiis will be the unique challenge of 2021 and possibly beyond. And furthermore the New Zealand supply chain is stretched to capacity internally, landing your products from overseas is just the beginning. Could this be the catalyst for a return to manufacturing in New Zealand, or do we return to the 1960s with waiting lists for washing machines?

Plumbing, electrical and glass suppliers are all reporting difficulties getting their hands on basic materials because supply lines had been stretched by the pandemic.

27/08/2020

Be sure to take note on these exemptions, all work must comply with the Bulding Act and work must be undertaken by a qualified and licensed person where applicable.

New types of building work will no longer require a building consent, saving homeowners up to $18 million a year and reducing the number of consents by about 9,000 (if lodged separately). 

13/07/2020

Here is a great helping hand for your tendering and pricing, whether you send key staff or are self employed.

http://bit.ly/EstimatingTenderingRegistration

09/07/2020

This is why Christchurch is still requiring Chlorine in its water supply, but a positive step by the Christchurch City Council to get the water supply secure.

Christchurch businesses face a hefty bill to prevent drinking water contamination.

09/04/2020

Plumbers are the quintessential essential service, and even more so in times of crisis where public health is concerned. The ability to have safe drinking for sanitation in your house or place of work, and the removal of black and grey water are the fundamentals of a safe and functioning society.

A big shout out to all the plumbers out there!

Plumbers like Sean Patrick are 'just getting on with' fixing our blocked toilets, leaking pipes and burst mains.

02/04/2020

An image I always get a laugh from, some humour is always needed in times like these 😁

01/04/2020

Here is great update by MasterPlumbers on what constitutes an emergency, and how does essential service relate to my house hold plumbing emergency?

As New Zealand hunkers down at home in COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, the plumbing, heating and drains in our properties are getting more use than usual. What do you do if something breaks? Check out our latest consumer blog for information and guidance: bit.ly/COVID-19-CanYourJobWait