Drainage plumbing audits are undertaken while the work is under construction i.e. when the pipelaying is complete but before the work is backfilled. This means that most drainage audits arise from a request for audit that is to be made by or on behalf of the licensed plumbing contractor responsible for the work. However, it is also possible that a drainage audit could arise from a notice of intention, certificate of compliance or a compliance check of the licensed plumbing contractor responsible for the work.
To enable drainage plumbing work to be audited while it is under construction, licensed plumbing contractors are required to request a drainage audit. The licensed plumbing contractor or any representative may lodge the request for drainage audit.