AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT supports Australian Duct Manufacturers Research Initiative Print E-mail

 

The Australian Duct Manufacturers Alliance (ADMA), with support from MPMSAA has been successful with its submission to the Federal Government's Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) for funding support to undertake research and implement strategies towards "self regulation" of the industry.

The project's focus will be to Review Current Practice and "The Development of Best Practice for the Manufacture And Thermal Performances of Flexible Ducts In accordance with the BCA and Australian Standards".

ADMA will be supported by the experience of the Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia ( MPMSAA) and Heating and Cooling Association of Australia (HCAA) and the MPMSAA Greenplumbers program.

The ADMA was set up to represent duct manufacturers/assemblers/distributors.

20 companies across 5 states representing more than 80% of duct manufacturers in Australia have joined ADMA.

An independent consultant has been appointed and will contact Duct Manufacturers, Regulatory bodies and key stakeholders over 3 months to the end of August 2008 of the research project and present a report to the Australian Government.

A Review of Current Practice and Barriers

  • Identify Australian duct manufacturers, key stakeholders and develop guidelines and make recommendations for best practice in the industry.
  • Assist duct manufacturers to produce duct in accordance to BCA and Australian Standard requirements by providing a forum for exchange of ideas, advice, support and access to credible duct testing methods.
  • Research existing codes, standards, technical solutions, proposed and existing test methods, published reports, and consult with the duct manufacturing industry.

The next stage of the project will involve the development of a:

Credible duct testing process that establishes the thermal rating of duct at a point of sale or once installed, including mandatory information printed directly onto the product

System of random testing to ensure that flexible duct complies with the relevant standards, thereby protecting consumers from bogus claims made by duct manufacturers.

National random testing process for all duct manufacturers/assemblers.

For further information and membership of ADMA contact Peter Kikos at MPMSAA (03) 9321 0795 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it