April 2025
Typlex polybutylene pipes in WA rental homes
Advice for landlords, property managers, and tenants
A number of WA homes fitted with Pro-fit Typlex 1050 resin polybutylene plumbing pipes (Typlex pipes) have experienced water leaks (plumbing failures). The Typlex pipes were manufactured by Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd, a company owned by Fletcher Building. The Typlex pipes were installed in approximately 12,000 to 15,000 WA homes constructed or renovated between mid-2017 and mid-2022.
To assist landlords, property managers and tenants where rental homes may have these types of pipes, Consumer Protection has developed a helpful factsheet outlining responsibilities and advice.
More information on the industry solution and remediation for property owners is available from Building and Energy
For enquiries visit the Consumer Protection website or enquiries can be made by email or 1300 30 40 54.