New Zealand Adopts Stricter Lead Standards For Plumbing
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“From this week, all new tapware installed in New Zealand homes must contain no more than 0.25 per cent lead well down on the previous limit of 4.5 per cent.”
“installed in Kiwi homes must contain no more than 0.25% lead, down from the previous limit of 4.5%.”
“installed in homes must contain no more than 0.25% lead down from 4.5%. Master Plumber's Chief Executive Greg Wallace says some suppliers are proactively putting markers on their products showing compliance with the new standard, but it's only voluntary. He says New Zealand needs to adopt similar independent testing and compliance certifications as Australia.”
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