THE PPW GROUP
Our Beginning - 1875
The business that is known to-day as The PPW Group was founded in Australia by James Henry during 1875. The business was initially a Plumbing and Gas Fitting business at Moray Street, South Melbourne. The current Senior Member of the business, Wayne Palmer, is the Great Grand Son of the founding family member James Henry. Click on The Palmer Family History for an overview of the generational development of the business.
The PPW Group To-Day - 2011
The PPW Group to-day is a specialist Design Consulting, Project Management and Equipment Supply business that focuses on AS1668 Air Handling Systems and Air Handling Systems for the Commercial and Industrial fields. The business consists of a network of Technicians, Professionals, Engineers and Specialist Suppliers through out Australia. The PPW Group trades as five (5) specialist divisions:
- AS1668 Air Handling Systems Designs.
- Dustech Engineering.
- Fan Engineering.
- Palm Sheet Metal Works.
- Natural Draft Ventilation.
Air Handling System Legislation and Engineering Qualifications
Changes to Air Handling System Legislation has made the responsibilities of the System Owner onerous. The Engineering Manager of The PPW Group has invested heavily in the research of this legislation. AS1668 Air Handling Systems, which are generally referred to in the industry as Dust and Fume Control Systems, are required to remove the following AS1668.2 - 1991 Section 3.3.1 (a) effluents from buildings.
| » Toxic gases | » Toxic dusts | » Toxic fumes | » Toxic vapours |
| » Irritant gases | » Irritant dusts | » Irritant fumes | » Irritant vapours |
| » Asphyxiant gases | » Asphyxiant dusts | » Asphyxiant fumes | » Asphyxiant vapours |
| » Offensive gases | » Offensive dusts | » Offensive fumes | » Offensive vapours |
| » Flammable gases | » Flammable dusts | » Flammable fumes | » Flammable vapours |
| » Explosive gases | » Explosive dusts | » Explosive fumes | » Explosive vapours |
The Engineering Manager is an academically qualified CN941 Professional Engineer, who is one of only a few CN941 Professional Engineers who holds a Codes and Regulations competency aspect of his Engineering qualification.
AS1668 Air Handling System Legislation varies in each state and territory of Australia. The Engineering Manager is the person within the Group who is responsible for the ongoing research of this complex network of legislation.
The Engineering Manager is a member of the AS1668.2 ME062 Sub Committee, which assists greatly with regard to gaining a clear understanding of the many frequently asked questions (FAQ) that are associated with the onerous responsibility of understanding this legislation.
There are many questions regarding the Air Handling Systems Legislation that the System Owner needs to be able to answer.
It is important that the System Owner can answer the following primary FAQ:
FAQ1) Is an AS1668 Air Handling System (Dust and Fume Control System) Building Work ?
FAQ2) Is an AS1668 Air Handling System (Dust and Fume Control System) Assessable Building Work ?
FAQ3) Is it necessary to lodge a Building Development Application (BDA) for Assessable Building Work ?
FAQ4) Is it necessary to obtain a BDA Approval Decision Notice (ADN) prior to the commencement of the work ?
FAQ5) Is it necessary to engage a Competent Person recognised Engineer to certify the System design ?
FAQ6) Is it necessary to obtain Form 15 certification of the System design ?
FAQ7) Is it necessary to obtain Form 16 certification of the System installation ?
FAQ8) Is it a legislative requirement that Air Handling Systems can only be installed by a licensed Supervisor/Installer ?
A Brief Overview of The PPW Group
The PPW Group consists of a network of specialist Design Consultants, Project Managers and Equipment Suppliers located through out Australia, who specialise in the field of Industrial and Commercial Air Handling Systems.
A brief overview of the five specialist trading divisions:
- AS1668 Air Handling Systems Designs, which specialises in the documentation and design of AS1668 Air Handling Systems and General Air Handling Systems for the Industrial and Commercial fields;
- Dustech Engineering, which specialises in the Project Management of AS1668 Air Handling System Installations and General Air Handling System Installations for the Industrial and Commercial fields. Dustech Engineering also designs and supplies specialist Air Cleaning Equipment for these Air Handling Systems;
- Fan Engineering, which is a Fan Design Engineering office. Fan Engineering also supplies a range of Industrial and Commercial fans.
- Palm Sheet Metal Works, which is a Design Consulting office that designs Air Handling System Components. Palm Sheet Metal Works also supplies Air Handling System Components.
- Natural Draft Ventilation, which is a Natural Draft Ventilation System Design Consulting office. Natural Draft Ventilation also supplies Natural Draft Ventilation System Equipment.
Products and Services Offered
AS1668 Air Handling Systems Designs offers the following products and services.
- System Preliminary Planning.
- System Preliminary Design and Budget Development.
- System Final Design and Tender Assessment.
Dustech Engineering offers the following products and services.
- Project Planning and Project Management.
- Air Cleaner/Collector Design.
- Air Cleaner/Collector Supply.
Fan Engineering offers the following products and services.
- Fan Design.
- Fan Supply.
Palm Sheet Metal Works offers the following products and services.
- Air Handling System Components Design.
- Air Handling System Components Supply.
Natural Draft Ventilation offers the following products and services.
- Natural Draft Ventilation System Design.
- Natural Draft Ventilation System Equipment Supply.
