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Plumbers and drainers' responsibilities

Plumbers and drainers have several responsibilities for ensuring work is professional.

Licensing

Plumbing and drainage work requires a licence. There are different types of licences depending on the type of work done.

Advertising

When a licensed corporation, partnership or individual advertises their construction service, they need to include in the advertisement their name as recorded on their licence, their licence number and, for a corporation, its ABN or ACN number.

Insurance

You need to show evidence of the insurance you hold to a client before providing a service. This includes advising the person if you do not have insurance. You may ask the client to sign an acknowledgment that they have been told about your insurance arrangements. The acknowledgment must state the time and date it was given. If the client signs the acknowledgement, you must immediately give them a copy.

Standards and legislation

The standards and legislation that apply to plumbing and drainage work are:

Notifications and inspections

You must have plumbing and drainage plans approved by a plumbing plan certifier (appointed by the client) before the work is done.

Regulation

Anyone who believes a licensed or formerly licensed certifier has not fulfilled their obligations may put their concerns in writing by giving us feedback. Complaints may result in disciplinary action.

  

  

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