Plumbers and drainers

Learn about your obligations and requirements when you're working as a plumber or drainer, including important information about safety, inspections and the plumbing code.

Metropolitan plumbing and drainage inspections

The Building Commission audits plumbing and drainage work in the Sydney, Illawarra, Blue Mountains, and Newcastle-Hunter areas. Learn more.

Regional plumbing and drainage inspections

In regional NSW, inspection and enforcement are delegated to local councils and authorities. Learn more.

Plumbing inspection documents

Plumbers may be required to submit or provide Notices of Work, Certificates of Compliance, and Sewer Service Diagrams for plumbing and drainage work to meet legislative requirements. Learn more.

Plumbing code and standards advisory notes

Essential resources for the plumbing industry including advisory notes, compliance requirements and technical guidance. Learn more.

More resources for plumbers and drainers

Plumbing, draining and gasfitting work

You need the right licence or certificate to do plumbing, draining, or gasfitting work. Before you apply you must meet the eligibility criteria, which include qualifications and experience.

Your obligations to your customers

Find tips on how to deal with customers, resolving disputes and information on providing home building contracts and using the Consumer Building Guide.

Security of payment

Learn about security of payment for sub-contractors.

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