ASSOCIATIONS
unable to offer valid, current product certification. Others
have told us that they have been forced to trade without
certification and had to argue the merits of their products
with specifiers, architects, and building inspectors on
a case-by-case basis. So, with that wide list of hot
and cold water polymer pipe systems certified, I think
everyone is relieved that the situation can now gradually
return to normal, not only for manufacturers and
distributors of products, but also for the municipalities
and their building inspectors.
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systems, and ending the certification rules according
to SANS 14236 for mechanical compression fittings,
according to SANS 8070 for PE fittings for discharge and
according to SANS 681 for elastomeric O-rings. PA
The chairperson of PHACT, Ken Patrick (on left), and
AENOR’s Ricardo Galan announcing to the industry
that AENOR product certification can now be used in
South Africa.
In fact, we are now working on the accreditation of
products according to SANS 22391 for PERT pipes and
PLANS TO EXPAND THE RANGE OF PRODUCT
CERTIFICATIONS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANIES
The process with SANAS is that we may only apply
to become SANAS accredited for a specific SANS
once we have granted a certificate to that standard. In
other words, SANAS will only accredit once there is a
demand from the market. So, as clients approach us,
we can expand our offering. Considering that we offer
certification to over 65 international standards for plastic
piping systems, the opportunity is quite large.
IOPSA welcomes new
executive director
The Institute of Plumbing SA (IOPSA) has announced the
appointment of Brendan Reynolds as its new executive director.
By IOPSA
Reynolds was approached by IOPSA in March
2018 to fulfil the role, given that the plumbing
industry holds him in high regard. “I want the plumbing industry to take charge of its
destiny,” says Reynolds while speaking about his
vision for IOPSA.
Reynolds started his career in 1992 as a picker for
General Plumbing Supplies, which then became a
Plumblink store. He proceeded to work his way up
the corporate ladder for many years until he left
in 2013 as the regional manager inland, to run a
family business. During his time at Plumblink, he
also sat on the board of the PIRB for merchants. He is however not all work and no play as he is
a huge Lions Rugby fan and enjoys attending
as many games as possible to support his
team. According to Reynolds, his greatest
accomplishment is his two children. He also
plans to conquer Mount Everest, setting off to
base camp on 21 April 2018. IOPSA would like to
extend a very special thank you to Steve Brown for
enthusiastically stepping in to carry the load for
IOPSA. Brown has played a crucial role in keeping
the institute going while the executive director post
was vacant. PA
Reynolds comes on board with a multitude of
ideas and goals to uplift IOPSA, which will allow
the institute to reach new heights and have a true
representation of the plumbing industry as a whole.
www.plumbingafrica.co.za
Newly appointed executive
director of IOPSA, Brendan
Reynolds.
April 2018 Volume 24 I Number 2