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.