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Regulated plumbing work requirements

There are three categories of regulated plumbing and drainage work requiring a QBCC licence to undertake.

What is notifiable work?

A category of work that allows a plumber or drainer to perform the work without a local government permit or mandatory inspec...

Categories of notifiable work

There are 12 categories of notifiable work outlined in the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019.

How to register notifiable work

Register online with the QBCC within 10 business days of issuing an invoice for the work.

Amend or cancel a Form 4/4a

You can update some details on a Form4/4a, but you may may be need to cancel the form and resubmit it.

Avoid common notifiable work errors

Discover some of the common errors with either registering or implementing notifiable work.

When you might get audited

Your plumbing work can be audited by both the QBCC and local government.

Information for real estate agents

Real estate agents are regularly required to engage plumbers and drainers to perform work on rental properties

Register notifiable work

Complete a Form 4/4a on myQBCC

Search the notifiable work register

Has notifiable work been registered at an address?
Last reviewed: 30 Aug 2021 Last published: 30 Aug 2021
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