Wastewater Treatment: Remote Control and Monitoring

The Australian ContextThe plumbing industry plays an important role in safeguarding public health specifically in the areas ofwater quality and sanitation.The Plumbing industry is one that encompasses a wide and varied range of disciplines and expertise.There are eight main classes of plumbing. These are as follows:• Drainage• Fire Protection• Gas Fitting• Irrigation• Mechanical Services• Roofing• Sanitary• Water SupplyThere are also 15 restricted classes and five specialised classes of plumbing practice. The restrictedclasses are as follows:• Hydrants & Hose Reels• Residential & Domestic Fire Sprinklers• Commercial & Industrial Fire Sprinklers• Fire System Pump Sets• Gas – Disconnect & Reconnect• Gas – Restricted to Type A Appliances• Gas – Mobile Homes• Solid Fuel Heaters• Duct Fixing• Single Head Split Systems• Class 10A Roofing• Domestic Hot Water Services• Refrigeration – Air-conditioning (Basic)• Refrigeration – Air-conditioning (Intermediate)• Refrigeration – Air-conditioning Split SystemsThe specialised classes are as follows:• Gas – Servicing Type A Appliances• Gas – Conversion Type A Appliances• Type B Gas Fitting• Type B Gas Fitting Advanced• Refrigeration Air-conditioning• Backflow Prevention67