Plumbing contractor's licence - New

Application for a new plumbing contractor licence.

Plumbing contractor's licence

A plumbing contractor’s licence, in relation to plumbing work specified in the licence, authorises the holder to:

  • carry out plumbing work the licensed plumbing contractor (LPC) is responsible for (contractor-level work);
  • exercise general direction and control over or supervision of plumbing work the LPC is responsible for, by a tradesperson or another LPC performing the work at trade-level (trade-level work);
  • supervise the carrying out of plumbing work the LPC is responsible for by an apprentice, pre-apprentice or provisional tradesperson;
  • carry out plumbing work under the general direction and control or supervision of the responsible LPC at trade-level; and
  • supervise the carrying out of plumbing work by an apprentice, pre-apprentice or provisional tradesperson at trade-level

An LPC who carries out or supervises plumbing work at trade-level must do so under the general direction and control of an LPC - for whom the work is contractor-level work.

How to apply

All applications must be made on a fully completed application form which can be found here:  

Plumbing contractor's licence - Form 101

Applications can be submitted:

Online:

Plumbing contractor's licence online submission

Post, or In Person:

If applying in person or by post your application also needs to be accompanied by a completed

Application Payment Form

Details of how to apply in person or by post are included on the application form.

Should you have any queries regarding your application please contact 1300 489 099.

Each application is reviewed by Licensing Services staff and may be referred to the Plumbers Licensing Board if required.

Fees

Current application and licence fees for plumbers can be found in the fee schedule.

An application fee is payable at the time of lodging an application.

The application fee is non-refundable and exempt from GST.

If your application is unsuccessful the licence fee will automatically be refunded and posted to the address specified on the application form.

All licences are valid for three years from the date of approval.

Time frames for application processing

Most applications are determined within five weeks. You can assist us to keep processing times as low as possible by:

  • Checking that you have attached all the required information, and have completed the application form in full, before submitting
  • Submitting using the online option
  • Allowing enough time for processing of your application before contacting us for an update.

Licensing officers will contact you if any additional information is needed to finalise your application.

Variations to a plumbing contractor’s licence

Plumbing contractor’s licences may be limited to one or more of the following types of work:

  • water supply
  • sanitary
  • drainage

Plumbing contractors can apply to have additional types of work added to their licence for more information go to the following page: Plumbing licensing - Amend type of work 

Plumbing contractor licence scope of work

Activities plumbing contractors are permitted to perform

The below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) licensed plumbing contractors are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR, you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below.

Licence identifier: PL00 – PL00000

Scope of work

Carry out and exercise general direction and control over the carrying out of authorised work by the holder of a tradesperson’s licence or a tradesperson’s licence (drainage plumbing).

Supervise the carrying out of authorised work by an apprentice, pre-apprentice or the holder of a provisional tradesperson’s licence or provisional tradesperson’s licence (drainage plumbing).

Can submit notices and certificates of compliance for plumbing work.

Specific activities (by endorsed class)

Class titleClass codeClass description
Water supply, sanitary and drainage plumbing workPLFULL

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property.

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, ventilation, repair or maintenance of fittings and fixtures used or intended to be used for the carrying of wastewater or other waste.

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage.

Water supply and sanitary plumbing workPL.WS.S

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property.

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, ventilation, repair or maintenance of fittings and fixtures used or intended to be used for the carrying of wastewater or other waste.

Water supply and drainage plumbing workPL.WS.D

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property.

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage.

Water supply plumbing workPL.WSInstallation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property.
Drainage plumbing workPL.DInstallation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage.
Sanitary and drainage plumbing workPL.SD

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, ventilation, repair or maintenance of fittings and fixtures used or intended to be used for the carrying of wastewater or other waste.

Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage.

Compliance requirements in WA

To get a licence in WA

  • Must hold a plumbing tradesperson’s licence
  • Must have an Australian Police Check
  • Must be a person of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence – a criminal record is obtained
  • Must pay an application fee

To keep a licence in WA

  • Must renew the registration every three years
  • Must submit appropriate compliance certificates
  • Subject to a fit and proper assessment at time of renewal
  • They must comply with the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 and Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000.
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