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Apply for a restricted plumbing and draining licence
The classes of restricted plumbing and drainage licences include:
| Restricted licence class | Scope of work |
|---|---|
| Water plumber – gas | Connecting and disconnecting water plumbing associated with replacing a gas hot water heater |
| Water plumber - Electrical |
Connecting and disconnecting water plumbing associated with replacing an electrical resistance hot water heater |
| Water plumber - Fire protection (commercial and industrial) |
Installing, maintaining and testing commercial and industrial fire sprinkler systems |
| Water plumber - Fire protection (domestic and residential) | Installing, maintaining and testing domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems. |
| Water plumber - Fire protection (hydrants and hose reels) | installing, maintaining and testing fire hydrants and fire hose reels |
| Water plumber - Irrigation | Water plumbing work restricted to irrigation |
| Water plumber - Water and sanitary | Water plumbing work and sanitary plumbing work |
| Drainer—on-site sewage facility |
(a) maintaining on-site sewage facilities; or (b) carrying out OSTP installation work and maintaining on-site sewage facilities |
Note: The scope of work for restricted water plumber – gas and restricted water plumber – electrical licences is taken to include solely the disconnection and connection of pipes directly connected to the hot water heater. Any additional regulated plumbing work, such as the installation of a tempering valve, will need to be performed by a fully licensed plumber.
How do I apply?
To apply for a plumber, drainer and/or restricted licence you will need to complete the following:
- Occupational licence application form – Plumber and Drainer (PDF)
- Occupational licence application form – Plumber (PDF)
- Occupational licence application form – Drainer (PDF)
- Occupational licence application form – Restricted – Water Plumber (PDF)
- Occupational licence application form – Restricted – Drainer – On-site Sewage Facility (PDF)
Technical qualifications and practical experience required
See Technical Qualifications for Licensing - Plumbing and Drainage occupational licences (PDF)
Return your completed form and all requirements by:
- Online: Submit a Feedback & Enquiries Form. You will need to register and/or login to myQBCC to provide your completed application form and required attachments.
- Post: GPO Box 5099 Brisbane QLD 4001 (please don’t send in original documents such as qualifications unless we request them)
- In person: QBCC service centres