CIBSE NSW | Dodging the Dangers of Non-Compliance and Water Hygiene Woes

This seminar brings together leading hydraulic industry experts to explore the complexities of codes and standards, their legislative underpinnings, and the real-world impact of performance-based solutions.

Tom Roberts will provide a deep dive into the hydraulic legislative framework that shapes codes and standards, offering insights into how these regulations evolve over time, the drafting process, and what happens when a standard remains silent on a critical issue.

Building on this foundation, Tom Wise will examine the growing need for hydraulic performance-based solutions, demonstrating how existing prescriptive standards fall short and what best practices look like in bridging these gaps.

Rounding out the discussion, Dr. Annette Davison will tackle the often-overlooked issue of water hygiene within the regulatory framework. She will emphasise how owners bear responsibility for ensuring their systems remain fit for purpose, regardless of what a standard dictates. Attendees will gain valuable insights into designing effective performance solutions that prioritise water hygiene and mitigate risk.

Join us for this essential session and gain the knowledge needed to navigate compliance challenges, implement robust solutions, and maintain the highest standards of water safety.

Panel

Tom Roberts | Global Director of Plumbing, Mechanical and Gas with the International Code Council

Tom Roberts is the Global Director of Plumbing, Mechanical and Gas with the International Code Council and has an extensive leadership background in plumbing regulation, codes, standards, and product certification with the Australian Federal Government. Tom is the Chair of Standards Australia’s WS-014 committee that is responsible for the design and installation standards for water services, sanitary plumbing and drainage systems and stormwater systems in Australia and New Zealand. Tom is a global champion of water resilience as a Board member for the Unified Water Label Association in Europe and industry leader with the Windsor Declaration in the United Kingdom.

Tom Wise | Director at WSce

Tom Wise is a healthcare designer specialising hydraulic services, with a focus on water services design for both drinking and hygiene purposes. Tom serves as the technical lead for the Australian Building Codes Plumbing Code of Australia Technical Reference Group, as well as the technical lead for the 815-water supply standard for the International Code Council. Tom recently won the CIBSE ANZ Champion of the Year in 2024.

Annette Davison | Director & Principal Risk Specialist at Water Edge

With over 35 years of experience, Annette is a certified lead auditor WQMS and an award-winning risk manager in water, environment, policy, and mining. She won the Australian Water Association’s Water Professional of the Year Award in 2021. Annette has guided many organisations globally in developing and implementing water safety and risk management plans. She has numerous publications and is a sought-after presenter and facilitator. Annette is the founder, joint owner, and co-CEO of Risk Edge.

This event provides 2 hours of CIBSE CPD.

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