Important: This information only applies to NSW plumbing and drainage inspections outside the Sydney, Illawarra, Blue Mountains and Newcastle areas.
Who do I contact to arrange a plumbing inspection?
To find out who carries out the plumbing regulation functions in your area, see: local plumbing regulators (PDF, 326.36 KB) in NSW.
For information about how to arrange local plumbing inspection contact the relevant local plumbing regulator.
When do I need to arrange an inspection?
Inspections are generally required to be arranged by the Plumber and Drainer when:
- drainage work is finished and before backfilling or covering the installation
- a connection to a Network Utility Operator sewer main is finished and before backfilling
- water supply work is finished and before cladding walls and or ceilings
- when there is a need for re-inspection or for an inspection of non-compliant work
- at the completion of all the work, ie. a final inspection.
For more information contact the relevant local plumbing regulator to confirm their inspection requirements.
What documents do I need?
Plumbers and drainers are required to submit the following documents at certain stages of the work:
- Notice of Work needs to be submitted to the local plumbing regulator before the work begins.
- Certificate of Compliance needs to be submitted to the local plumbing regulator and a copy provided to the person for whom the work was carried out, on completion of the final inspection.
- Sewer Service Diagram needs to be submitted to the local plumbing regulator and a copy provided to the owner of the land or the owners agent.
Download the Combined Notice of Work and Certificate of Compliance (PDF, 367.08 KB) which has copies for the licensee, owner and regulator.
See our documents page for templates documents and more information or contact the local plumbing regulator in the area the work is being done.