General Information for the Plumbing Industry

Authorised Plumbing Products and Accredited Plumbing & Drainage Systems

All plumbing or drainage installation within Tasmania must be constructed in a proper and workmanlike manner to achieve the required level of performance, using materials that are not faulty or unsuitable for the purpose for which they are intended and authorised plumbing products or accredited plumbing systems.

Plumbing Regulation News Updates

To keep Local Government, Statutory Authorities, Engineers, Designers and the Plumbing Industry informed on developments, and to assist in the clarification and interpretation of parts of the Act, the Plumbing Regulations, and the Tasmanian Plumbing Code.

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Plumbing Regulation Advisory Notes

Advisory notes are issued to assist in the interpretation of Tasmanian plumbing legislation.

On-site waste water management systems

General information and list of plumbing and drainage systems that have been accredited as meeting the performance requirements of Part C2 of the Tasmanian Plumbing Code 1994 

List of Authorised Products

Lists are of manufacturers of products authorised by the Minister of the Department of Justice

Tasmanian Plumbing Code 2006

The Tasmanian Plumbing Code has been drafted as a performance based code

Mutual recognition of occupational licences

From February 2007, new arrangements have been put in place making it easier for licensed tradespeople, and authorities that issue licences, to know what licence a worker is entitled to when applying for a licence in another jurisdiction. Use link above for more information on mutual recognition.

Fees 2007-2008

Contacts:

Plumbers and Gas-fitters Registration Board
PO Box 526
MOONAH TAS 7009
Phone: 03 6233 4629
Fax: 03 6233 7224