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“ Union Square project “ To allow the façade refurbishment to be conducted safely , scaffolding for the full height of the building had to be engineered and installed .”
ISSN 1812 - 1705 January 2021 | Vol 26 No 11
Conveyance of water and waste
PRACTICES
DESIGN
28 Dear Mr Plumber
PROJECT
29 Recognising your social responsibility
30 SHRA social housing project sees dignity and economic opportunity for Ekurhuleni residents
FEATURE
32 Greywater reuse systems – SANS 1732:2019
34 A larger perspective on tiny houses
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Participation :
The training requirements to work in the industry
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Practices :
Standards and accountability in day-to-day work in the industry
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Features and quality of the materials , fittings and appliances used in plumbing work
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Protection :
Measures to minimise risks and provide redress when failures occur
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PROTECTION
HEALTH AND SANITATION
36 Reopened schools find health risks in water after Covid-19 lockdowns
PRODUCTS
TECHNICAL
38 Understanding accreditation and product certification
40 Every part has its place , in the right place !
40 Upside down valve
41 Products
REGULARS
1 Fitting thought
3 # SurplusWater 2025
3 Save the date
43 Last word revisited
44 Web / Brandlistings
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January 2021 Volume 26 I Number 11 www . plumbingafrica . co . za