Fletcher finalises industry response to pipe problem

Fletcher finalises industry response to pipe problem
Iplex pipes have caused problems in Western Australia. (Image: Facebook)
Victoria Young
Fletcher Building said today it had finalised an industry response to its Iplex pipes division issue.The building materials giant has faced a number of product quality complaints relating to a hot and cold water polybutylene pipe product it previously manufactured.Its proposed settlement requires builders to sign up and do necessary repair work, on the condition they are not involved in legal action. Iplex will also supply leak detection monitors to houses.It includes legislation to be passed by the Western Australian Government and key in...