Licensed Plumbers Numbers
| Licence Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Contractor | 2,760 |
| Tradesperson | 2,895 |
| Total Number of Licensed Plumbers (30/06/2011) |
5,655 |
Self Certification
In keeping with the national trend to place greater accountability on industry members, self-certification forms the basis of the regulatory framework. This means that licensed plumbing contractors are responsible for all plumbing work that they perform for a period of six years from the time the work is completed. Plumbing Contractors must certify that work is complete and complies with all of the relevant regulations and standards.
The system of self-certification is a closed cycle of accountability and can be visually represented as follows:
Page last updated on: Wednesday, 13 October 2010
