Benefits of Using a licensed plumber

The current regulations governing plumbers ensure that any person carryng out water supply, sanitary and/or drainage work anywhere in Western Australia is appropriately licensed.

An overview of the benefits of using a licensed plumber can be found on the Department of Commerce web site.

Your workmanship guarantee

The Plumbers Licensing Board requires every licensed plumbing contractor in Western Australia to register the details of each plumbing job undertaken and certify that the work complies with all necessary regulations and the relevant plumbing standards.

This provides the Board with the information needed to monitor plumbing work, enforce the six year guarantee on completed work, and investigate any related consumer complaints.

Make sure you receive a copy of the Compliance Certificate

When major plumbing work - involving new (not repair or maintenance of) fixtures, or drainage installation or sewer conversions - is carried out at your property make sure your licensed plumbing contractor gives you a copy of the Compliance Certificate within five working days of completion of the work.

The Compliance Certificate is your six year guarantee that the plumbing work has been completed in accordance with all necessary regulations and the relevant plumbing standards and that the licensed plumbing contractor warrants they have met all legal obligations required by the Board.

 

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