Direct Interiors – www.directinteriors.com.au
Direct Interiors is the largest showroom in South Australia with an unequalled display of products for the builder and renovator. Qualified interior designers can assist with planning and product selection for any budget.
Direct Interiors offer a wide variety of international and local styles to suit any taste, and provides a total product solution, from kitchen and laundry appliances, hardware and doors, to bathroom accessories, tapware, toilets and tiles.
Experienced staff can advise on quantities, layout and design, through to delivery and installation.
Website: www.directinteriors.com.au
Caroma – www.caroma.com.au
Caroma is Australia’s only manufacturer of sanitaryware, using the latest technology and automated robotics to produce market-leading water-saving products.
As the market leader in bathroom fixtures, Caroma has the product solutions to meet varying style, installation and pricing requirements. Our products meet relevant Australian Standards, WELS certification and Codes of Practice for new build and retrofit applications.
Caroma introduced the world’s first two-button dual flush toilet system – the award-winning and revolutionary Smartflush® technology – developed over a decade and recognised as the benchmark in toilet suite innovation, is exclusive to Caroma toilet suites. Caroma has continued to develop world-class toilet suite, urinal and tapware technology.
Website: www.caroma.com.au
Fowler – www.fowler.com.au
Fowler produces vitreous china and plastic bathroom fittings, acrylic baths and shower bases.
By using vitreous china, Fowler combines the design and appeal of the modern styles with the environmental and technological advances. The factors that play a role in the development of Fowler products are water conservation, stylish appearance, ease of installation and flexibility.
Fowler’s commitment to quality products is still evident today, having gained the standards Mark from Standards Australia for products it manufactures, and also operating a quality system accredited to AS 9001.
Fowler acrylic and plastic products are long-lasting and easy to care for, because Fowler uses the highest grade materials and the finest manufacturing processes to create its product.
Website: www.fowler.com.au
Reece – www.reece.com.au
Reece is a major public company and Australia’s most successful supplier of plumbing and bathroom products. Reece has over 400 stores across Australia with more than 3500 staff and thousands of products.
For over 85 years Reece has provided products and a dedicated service to plumbers. With increased specialisation in the plumbing industry, Reece has expanded into the allied areas of HVAC-R, Irrigation and Civil as well as Onsite which services commercial plumbers and volume home builders.
With over 300 showrooms retail customers can enjoy a huge range of bathroom products including Australian and international brands, and display a large range of laundry and kitchen products.
Website: www.reece.com.au
Australian Gas Association (AGA) – www.aga.asn.au
Australian Gas Association (AGA) for gas, electrical and plumbing product certification.
The AGA provides accredited product certfication services with respect to the gas, electrical and plumbing sectors within Australia. Additionally the AGA provides certification services that are accepted by the relevant government/industry regulators.
AGA has a proud product certification history spanning over 50 years and, of course, is recognised by relevant State and Territory Regulators. Basically AGA product certification is based upon an independent technical assessment of a sample product against relevant safety standards (ie type-testing) and compliance with any other regulatory requirements. Depending upon the type of product and level of certification, regular audits to verify continued product compliance are conducted.
Website: www.aga.asn.au
Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) – www.sa.gov.au/otr
The Office of the Technical Regulator is established under the:
- Electricity Act 1996
- Gas Act 1997
- Energy Products (Safety and Efficiency) Act 2000
The OTR is responsible for the administration of these acts, its primary objectives are ensuring the safety of workers, consumers and property as well as compliance with legislation, technical standards and codes in the electricity and gas industries.
Appliances
The OTR monitors and enforces the compliance of electricity and gas appliances with safety and technical standards. The OTR also provides the approval and certification of safety and energy efficiency of appliances.
Installations
The OTR promotes, audits and enforces the compliance of electricity and gas installations with safety and technical standards.
The OTR administers a mandated certificate of compliance scheme to ensure that electrical and gas workers and contractors comply with legislated requirements.
Utility infrastructure
The OTR is responsible for ensuring the safety of gas and electricity supply as well their compliance with technical standards. This includes:
- electricity generation
- transmission and distribution
- gas distribution.
Website: www.sa.gov.au/otr
SA Water – www.sawater.com.au
SA Water is helping to build a stronger and more prosperous State by providing reliable and safe water and wastewater services. As a wholly owned enterprise of the Government of South Australia, SA Water was established under the South Australian Water Corporation Act 1994.
SA Water provides water and wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people in South Australia and manages water, wastewater, infrastructure assets and contracts. With over 150 years experience, SA Water is working on some of the largest water security projects in the State’s history like the Adelaide Desalination Project.
Website: www.sawater.com.au