USE A LICENSED PLUMBER IN ADELAIDE

In South Australia, anyone who undertakes plumbing work is required to be registered and licensed. To be licensed, a plumber must have obtained the required qualifications, have extensive experience and hold a prescribed level of insurance.

What work can a licensed plumber undertake?

Licensed plumbers may undertake work in any class of plumbing for which they are licensed, may supervise other plumbers (registered or licensed) or plumbing apprentices carrying that class of plumbing work. Only a licensed plumber may issue a compliance certificate.

Why is a compliance certificate important?

Compliance certificates are issued by licensed plumbers to certify that their plumbing work complies with all regulatory requirements. You should receive a compliance certificate for most plumbing work.

What is plumbing work?

Plumbing work is generally defined as:

Water supply,

Installation, alteration or repair of any pipes, fittings, appliances or other items that directly or indirectly involve the supply of potable (i.e.drinking) water.

Gasfitting

Installation, alteration or repair of any pipes, appliances, flues, fittings, apparatus control or other items involved in the supply or use of gas. This includes gasfitting work related to caravans or other recreational vehicles, but does not include filling or refilling a gas storage container.

Sanitary

Installation, alteration or repair of any drains, fittings, pipes, fixtures, appliances or other items involved in the collection, conveyance, disposal or treatment of sewage, trade waste or greywater.

Roofing

Installation, alteration or repair of any roof gutters, flashings, piping, sheeting, roof covering or other above ground items involved in the collection, conveyance, disposal, treatment or reuse of stormwater.

Draining

Installation, alteration or repair of any drains, pipes, fittings, appliances or other items involved in the collection, conveyance, disposal or reuse of stormwater or sewage that is underground.

Mechanical services

Installation, alteration or repair of any valves, regulators, registers, pipes, ducts, flues, tanks, heating and cooling lines or surfaces, boilers, burners, solid fuel heaters, coils or other items involved in heating, cooling or ventilating your building by mechanical means.

Fire Protection

Installation and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems that are designed to automatically operate in case of fire. It also includes the works associated with the installation and maintenance of fire hydrants and fire hose reels.

Always ensure you use a licensed plumber.