The aim of the plumbing and drainage regulatory framework in NSW is to minimise risk of harm from plumbing and drainage activities. This includes minimising damage to public health, the environment, consumers and plumbing and drainage assets.

One part of this framework is the licensing system. Fair Trading licenses plumbers and drainers under the Home Building Act 1989, and all plumbing and drainage work must be completed by a person who holds a licence, qualified supervisor certificate or tradesperson certificate.

Through a system of on-site regulation, NSW plumbing and drainage work is monitored to make sure it complies with technical standards and regulations.

This section provides information on the arrangements for regulating plumbing and drainage work in NSW.

Improvements to plumbing regulation
Inspections in Greater Sydney
Plumbing code and standards
Electrical safety for plumbers

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