Changes to WA’s plumbing rules are now in effect, with further reforms to roll out next year.
Building and Energy has published an industry bulletin about the first stage of amendments to the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000.
Among other changes, the general public is now allowed to carry out certain basic plumbing tasks at their homes. A homeowner or occupier, or someone doing the task for them without being paid, can legally undertake work limited to:
- maintenance, repair or replacement of a shower head;
- maintenance or repair of a tap, other than a thermostatic mixing tap;
- replacement of a cistern washer;
- replacement of a water filter cartridge; and
- clearing a blocked fixture or waste pipe by using a plunger.
“This change gives consumers the option of conveniently carrying out certain basic tasks in their own homes if they feel confident to do so,” Building and Energy Acting Executive Director Peter Stewart said.
“Consumers should note that they can only undertake certain types of plumbing work. They must use a licensed plumber for all other plumbing tasks. Incorrect or uncertified plumbing work can cause property damage and compromise public health and safety.”
@Bill16 I've plunged sinks, unblocked traps, changed washers, changed cartridges, changed cistern washers , changed cistern valves, changed shower heads
