Who must hold a QBCC licence

With the popularity of do-it-yourself (DIY) programs and social media accounts, it’s easy to see why people might think a home renovation can be completed quickly and easily, but the reality is often more complex. 

In Queensland, individuals and companies must hold a QBCC licence to carry out building work that is:

• valued over $3,300
• valued over $1,100 where it involves hydraulic services design
• of any value where it involves:
  • plumbing or drainage
  • gas fitting
  • termite management – chemical
  • fire protection
  • completed residential building inspection
  • building design – low rise, medium rise and open
  • site classification
  • mechanical services. 

Learn more about who does and doesn’t need to hold a QBCC licence.

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