{"id":"qld:sl-2019-0042","name":"Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019","slug":"plumbing-and-drainage-regulation-2019","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"42 of 2019","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174752,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2019-0042-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction","content":"## Introduction","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019 .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on the commencement of section 157 of the Act .","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Interpretation","content":"## Interpretation","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 10 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permit work","content":"### sec.4 Permit work\n\nFor section 6 (2) of the Act , permit work is plumbing or drainage work that is not—\nnotifiable work; or\nminor work; or\nunregulated work.\n- (a) notifiable work; or\n- (b) minor work; or\n- (c) unregulated work.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notifiable work","content":"### sec.5 Notifiable work\n\nFor section 6 (3) of the Act , notifiable work is plumbing or drainage work of the type stated in schedule 1 , part 2 .\nHowever, notifiable work does not include plumbing or drainage work to which schedule 1 , part 1 applies.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) For section 6 (3) of the Act , notifiable work is plumbing or drainage work of the type stated in schedule 1 , part 2 .\n(sec.5-ssec.2) However, notifiable work does not include plumbing or drainage work to which schedule 1 , part 1 applies.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minor work","content":"### sec.6 Minor work\n\nFor section 6 (4) of the Act , minor work is plumbing or drainage work of the type stated in schedule 2 .","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unregulated work","content":"### sec.7 Unregulated work\n\nFor section 6 (5) of the Act , unregulated work is plumbing or drainage work of the type stated in schedule 3 .","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Codes and code requirements","content":"# Codes and code requirements","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code— Act , s 7","content":"### sec.8 Approval of Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code— Act , s 7\n\nFor section 7 (2) of the Act , the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, version 1, 2025 is approved.\ns 8 amd 2024 SL No. 43 s 3 ; 2025 SL No. 1 ss 4 , 8 ; 2025 SL No. 66 s 3","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed provisions of Plumbing Code of Australia— Act , s 9","content":"### sec.9 Prescribed provisions of Plumbing Code of Australia— Act , s 9\n\nFor section 9 (1) (b) of the Act , each of the following provisions of the Plumbing Code of Australia (a prescribed PCA provision ) is prescribed—\nsection A\nsection B, other than part B4\nsection C\nsection D\nsection E\ns 9 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 3\n(sec.9-ssec) For section 9 (1) (b) of the Act , each of the following provisions of the Plumbing Code of Australia (a prescribed PCA provision ) is prescribed— section A section B, other than part B4 section C section D section E\n- • section A\n- • section B, other than part B4\n- • section C\n- • section D\n- • section E","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed parts of Queensland Development Code— Act , s 9","content":"### sec.10 Prescribed parts of Queensland Development Code— Act , s 9\n\nFor section 9 (1) (c) of the Act , each of the following parts of the Queensland Development Code (a prescribed QDC part ) is prescribed—\nMP 3.5—Construction of buildings in flood hazard areas\nMP 4.1—Sustainable buildings\nMP 4.2—Rainwater tanks and other supplementary water supply systems\nMP 4.3—Supplementary water sources—commercial buildings.\n(sec.10-ssec) For section 9 (1) (c) of the Act , each of the following parts of the Queensland Development Code (a prescribed QDC part ) is prescribed— MP 3.5—Construction of buildings in flood hazard areas MP 4.1—Sustainable buildings MP 4.2—Rainwater tanks and other supplementary water supply systems MP 4.3—Supplementary water sources—commercial buildings.\n- • MP 3.5—Construction of buildings in flood hazard areas\n- • MP 4.1—Sustainable buildings\n- • MP 4.2—Rainwater tanks and other supplementary water supply systems\n- • MP 4.3—Supplementary water sources—commercial buildings.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Complying with Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code and prescribed PCA provision— Act , s 9","content":"### sec.11 Complying with Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code and prescribed PCA provision— Act , s 9\n\nFor section 9 (4) of the Act , plumbing or drainage work, or a plan for plumbing or drainage work—\ncomplies with the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code only if the work complies with all relevant performance requirements for the work under the code; and\ncomplies with a prescribed PCA provision only if the work complies with all relevant performance requirements for the work under the provision.\nCompliance of the work with a relevant performance requirement under the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code or a prescribed PCA provision can be achieved by—\na deemed-to-satisfy solution for the performance requirement under the code or provision; or\na performance solution for the performance requirement under the code or provision; or\na combination of the solutions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) .\n(sec.11-ssec.1) For section 9 (4) of the Act , plumbing or drainage work, or a plan for plumbing or drainage work— complies with the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code only if the work complies with all relevant performance requirements for the work under the code; and complies with a prescribed PCA provision only if the work complies with all relevant performance requirements for the work under the provision.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) Compliance of the work with a relevant performance requirement under the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code or a prescribed PCA provision can be achieved by— a deemed-to-satisfy solution for the performance requirement under the code or provision; or a performance solution for the performance requirement under the code or provision; or a combination of the solutions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) .\n- (a) complies with the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code only if the work complies with all relevant performance requirements for the work under the code; and\n- (b) complies with a prescribed PCA provision only if the work complies with all relevant performance requirements for the work under the provision.\n- (a) a deemed-to-satisfy solution for the performance requirement under the code or provision; or\n- (b) a performance solution for the performance requirement under the code or provision; or\n- (c) a combination of the solutions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Complying with prescribed QDC part— Act , s 9","content":"### sec.12 Complying with prescribed QDC part— Act , s 9\n\nFor section 9 (4) of the Act , plumbing or drainage work, or a plan for plumbing or drainage work, complies with a prescribed QDC part only if the work complies with all relevant performance requirements for the work under the part.\nCompliance of the work with a relevant performance requirement under a prescribed QDC part can be achieved only in the same way that compliance of building work with the relevant performance requirement can be achieved under the Building Act 1975 , section 14 .\n(sec.12-ssec.1) For section 9 (4) of the Act , plumbing or drainage work, or a plan for plumbing or drainage work, complies with a prescribed QDC part only if the work complies with all relevant performance requirements for the work under the part.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) Compliance of the work with a relevant performance requirement under a prescribed QDC part can be achieved only in the same way that compliance of building work with the relevant performance requirement can be achieved under the Building Act 1975 , section 14 .","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Licences","content":"# Licences","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Scope of work for classes of licence— Act , s 13","content":"### sec.13 Scope of work for classes of licence— Act , s 13\n\nFor section 13 (5) of the Act —\nthe scope of work for a plumbers licence is the plumbing work mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 ; and\nthe scope of work for a drainers licence is the drainage work mentioned in schedule 4 , part 2 ; and\nthe scope of work for a restricted licence of a type mentioned in schedule 4 , part 3 , column 1 is the plumbing or drainage work mentioned opposite the type of licence in part 3 , column 2 of the schedule.\n- (a) the scope of work for a plumbers licence is the plumbing work mentioned in schedule 4 , part 1 ; and\n- (b) the scope of work for a drainers licence is the drainage work mentioned in schedule 4 , part 2 ; and\n- (c) the scope of work for a restricted licence of a type mentioned in schedule 4 , part 3 , column 1 is the plumbing or drainage work mentioned opposite the type of licence in part 3 , column 2 of the schedule.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessing alternative qualification","content":"### sec.14 Assessing alternative qualification\n\nThis section applies if—\na person applies, or tells the commissioner the person intends to apply, to the commissioner for a licence; and\nthe person intends to rely on a qualification (an alternative qualification ) for the application that is not 1 of the qualifications (the existing qualifications ) for the licence decided by the commissioner under section 14 (a) of the Act ; and\nthe commissioner considers it is, or will be, necessary to assess whether the alternative qualification is equivalent to any of the existing qualifications to decide whether the person has the qualifications required for the licence; and\nthe person asks the commissioner to assess the equivalence of the alternative qualification and pays QBCC the fee stated in schedule 8 for the assessment.\nThe commissioner must assess whether the alternative qualification is equivalent to any of the existing qualifications.\nSubsection (4) applies if the commissioner considers the only practicable way to assess the equivalence of the alternative qualification under subsection (2) is to have the person’s competencies for the alternative qualification assessed by a registered training organisation.\nThe commissioner may refer the person to a registered training organisation to—\ncarry out an assessment of the competencies for the alternative qualification; and\nadvise the commissioner of the results of its assessment.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that the requirement for the person to pay the prescribed fee under subsection (1) (d) for the commissioner’s assessment under subsection (2) does not prevent or restrict a registered training organisation from charging the person an additional fee for supplying a service under subsection (4) .\nIn this section—\ncompetencies , for a qualification, means the units of competency (however called) that satisfied the requirements of the qualification.\ns 14 amd 2020 SL No. 119 s 11\n(sec.14-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person applies, or tells the commissioner the person intends to apply, to the commissioner for a licence; and the person intends to rely on a qualification (an alternative qualification ) for the application that is not 1 of the qualifications (the existing qualifications ) for the licence decided by the commissioner under section 14 (a) of the Act ; and the commissioner considers it is, or will be, necessary to assess whether the alternative qualification is equivalent to any of the existing qualifications to decide whether the person has the qualifications required for the licence; and the person asks the commissioner to assess the equivalence of the alternative qualification and pays QBCC the fee stated in schedule 8 for the assessment.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) The commissioner must assess whether the alternative qualification is equivalent to any of the existing qualifications.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if the commissioner considers the only practicable way to assess the equivalence of the alternative qualification under subsection (2) is to have the person’s competencies for the alternative qualification assessed by a registered training organisation.\n(sec.14-ssec.4) The commissioner may refer the person to a registered training organisation to— carry out an assessment of the competencies for the alternative qualification; and advise the commissioner of the results of its assessment.\n(sec.14-ssec.5) To remove any doubt, it is declared that the requirement for the person to pay the prescribed fee under subsection (1) (d) for the commissioner’s assessment under subsection (2) does not prevent or restrict a registered training organisation from charging the person an additional fee for supplying a service under subsection (4) .\n(sec.14-ssec.6) In this section— competencies , for a qualification, means the units of competency (however called) that satisfied the requirements of the qualification.\n- (a) a person applies, or tells the commissioner the person intends to apply, to the commissioner for a licence; and\n- (b) the person intends to rely on a qualification (an alternative qualification ) for the application that is not 1 of the qualifications (the existing qualifications ) for the licence decided by the commissioner under section 14 (a) of the Act ; and\n- (c) the commissioner considers it is, or will be, necessary to assess whether the alternative qualification is equivalent to any of the existing qualifications to decide whether the person has the qualifications required for the licence; and\n- (d) the person asks the commissioner to assess the equivalence of the alternative qualification and pays QBCC the fee stated in schedule 8 for the assessment.\n- (a) carry out an assessment of the competencies for the alternative qualification; and\n- (b) advise the commissioner of the results of its assessment.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Scope of work for particular endorsements— Act , s 25","content":"### sec.15 Scope of work for particular endorsements— Act , s 25\n\nFor section 25 (2) of the Act —\nthe scope of work for an endorsement on a plumbers licence or provisional plumbers licence mentioned in schedule 4 , part 4 , column 1 is the plumbing work mentioned opposite the endorsement in part 4 , column 2 of the schedule; and\nthe scope of work for an endorsement on a drainers licence or provisional drainers licence mentioned in schedule 4 , part 5 , column 1 is the drainage work mentioned opposite the endorsement in part 5 , column 2 of the schedule.\n- (a) the scope of work for an endorsement on a plumbers licence or provisional plumbers licence mentioned in schedule 4 , part 4 , column 1 is the plumbing work mentioned opposite the endorsement in part 4 , column 2 of the schedule; and\n- (b) the scope of work for an endorsement on a drainers licence or provisional drainers licence mentioned in schedule 4 , part 5 , column 1 is the drainage work mentioned opposite the endorsement in part 5 , column 2 of the schedule.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Treatment plant approvals and related matters","content":"# Treatment plant approvals and related matters","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Applications","content":"## Applications","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for, or to amend, treatment plant approval","content":"### sec.16 Applying for, or to amend, treatment plant approval\n\nA person may apply to the chief executive for a treatment plant approval for—\na greywater treatment plant of a particular type, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant; or\na secondary on-site sewage treatment plant of a particular type.\nThe holder of a treatment plant approval may apply to the chief executive to amend the approval.\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by the documents as required under schedule 5 .\nHowever, an application to amend a treatment plant approval is not required to be accompanied by a document if—\nthe document accompanied the application for the approval or a previous application to amend the approval; and\nthere has been no change to any material particular in the information contained in the document.\ns 16 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 4\n(sec.16-ssec.1) A person may apply to the chief executive for a treatment plant approval for— a greywater treatment plant of a particular type, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant; or a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant of a particular type.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The holder of a treatment plant approval may apply to the chief executive to amend the approval.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by the documents as required under schedule 5 .\n(sec.16-ssec.4) However, an application to amend a treatment plant approval is not required to be accompanied by a document if— the document accompanied the application for the approval or a previous application to amend the approval; and there has been no change to any material particular in the information contained in the document.\n- (a) a greywater treatment plant of a particular type, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant; or\n- (b) a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant of a particular type.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by the documents as required under schedule 5 .\n- (a) the document accompanied the application for the approval or a previous application to amend the approval; and\n- (b) there has been no change to any material particular in the information contained in the document.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requesting further information","content":"### sec.17 Requesting further information\n\nThe chief executive may, by notice given to the applicant, ask the applicant for further information the chief executive needs to decide the application.\nThe notice must be given to the applicant within 10 business days after the application is made.\nIf the chief executive asks for information under subsection (2) , the chief executive need not deal with the application until the applicant gives the information to the chief executive.\nIf the applicant does not give the information to the chief executive within 6 months after the application is made, the chief executive may treat the application as having lapsed.\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by notice given to the applicant, ask the applicant for further information the chief executive needs to decide the application.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The notice must be given to the applicant within 10 business days after the application is made.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) If the chief executive asks for information under subsection (2) , the chief executive need not deal with the application until the applicant gives the information to the chief executive.\n(sec.17-ssec.4) If the applicant does not give the information to the chief executive within 6 months after the application is made, the chief executive may treat the application as having lapsed.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.18 Deciding application\n\nThe chief executive must consider the application and decide to—\napprove the application with any conditions the chief executive considers reasonable and relevant or without conditions; or\na condition of a treatment plant testing approval about when, and how, the contents of a treatment plant must be disposed of\na condition of a treatment plant use approval that a treatment plant must be supplied with—\nevidence of the treatment plant approval; and\ndetails of the model of the treatment plant; and\ninstructions for the manufacture, installation, operation, or maintenance of the treatment plant\nrefuse the application.\n(sec.18-ssec) The chief executive must consider the application and decide to— approve the application with any conditions the chief executive considers reasonable and relevant or without conditions; or a condition of a treatment plant testing approval about when, and how, the contents of a treatment plant must be disposed of a condition of a treatment plant use approval that a treatment plant must be supplied with— evidence of the treatment plant approval; and details of the model of the treatment plant; and instructions for the manufacture, installation, operation, or maintenance of the treatment plant refuse the application.\n- (a) approve the application with any conditions the chief executive considers reasonable and relevant or without conditions; or Examples of conditions— • a condition of a treatment plant testing approval about when, and how, the contents of a treatment plant must be disposed of • a condition of a treatment plant use approval that a treatment plant must be supplied with— (a) evidence of the treatment plant approval; and (b) details of the model of the treatment plant; and (c) instructions for the manufacture, installation, operation, or maintenance of the treatment plant\n- • a condition of a treatment plant testing approval about when, and how, the contents of a treatment plant must be disposed of\n- • a condition of a treatment plant use approval that a treatment plant must be supplied with— (a) evidence of the treatment plant approval; and (b) details of the model of the treatment plant; and (c) instructions for the manufacture, installation, operation, or maintenance of the treatment plant\n- (a) evidence of the treatment plant approval; and\n- (b) details of the model of the treatment plant; and\n- (c) instructions for the manufacture, installation, operation, or maintenance of the treatment plant\n- (b) refuse the application.\n- • a condition of a treatment plant testing approval about when, and how, the contents of a treatment plant must be disposed of\n- • a condition of a treatment plant use approval that a treatment plant must be supplied with— (a) evidence of the treatment plant approval; and (b) details of the model of the treatment plant; and (c) instructions for the manufacture, installation, operation, or maintenance of the treatment plant\n- (a) evidence of the treatment plant approval; and\n- (b) details of the model of the treatment plant; and\n- (c) instructions for the manufacture, installation, operation, or maintenance of the treatment plant\n- (a) evidence of the treatment plant approval; and\n- (b) details of the model of the treatment plant; and\n- (c) instructions for the manufacture, installation, operation, or maintenance of the treatment plant","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for decision","content":"### sec.19 Criteria for decision\n\nThe chief executive may decide to approve the application if satisfied—\nfor an application relating to a grey water treatment plant of a particular type, a treatment plant of that type complies with—\nthe Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, schedule 1 ; and\nthe conformity assessment requirements; or\nfor an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant of a particular type, a treatment plant of that type—\nis capable of treating no more than 4.2kL of sewage in a day; and\ncomplies with—\nAS 1546.3:2017; and\nthe conformity assessment requirements.\ns 19 amd 2024 SL No. 43 s 4\n(sec.19-ssec) The chief executive may decide to approve the application if satisfied— for an application relating to a grey water treatment plant of a particular type, a treatment plant of that type complies with— the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, schedule 1 ; and the conformity assessment requirements; or for an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant of a particular type, a treatment plant of that type— is capable of treating no more than 4.2kL of sewage in a day; and complies with— AS 1546.3:2017; and the conformity assessment requirements.\n- (a) for an application relating to a grey water treatment plant of a particular type, a treatment plant of that type complies with— (i) the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, schedule 1 ; and (ii) the conformity assessment requirements; or\n- (i) the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, schedule 1 ; and\n- (ii) the conformity assessment requirements; or\n- (b) for an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant of a particular type, a treatment plant of that type— (i) is capable of treating no more than 4.2kL of sewage in a day; and (ii) complies with— (A) AS 1546.3:2017; and (B) the conformity assessment requirements.\n- (i) is capable of treating no more than 4.2kL of sewage in a day; and\n- (ii) complies with— (A) AS 1546.3:2017; and (B) the conformity assessment requirements.\n- (A) AS 1546.3:2017; and\n- (B) the conformity assessment requirements.\n- (i) the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, schedule 1 ; and\n- (ii) the conformity assessment requirements; or\n- (i) is capable of treating no more than 4.2kL of sewage in a day; and\n- (ii) complies with— (A) AS 1546.3:2017; and (B) the conformity assessment requirements.\n- (A) AS 1546.3:2017; and\n- (B) the conformity assessment requirements.\n- (A) AS 1546.3:2017; and\n- (B) the conformity assessment requirements.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Granting or amending treatment plant approval","content":"### sec.20 Granting or amending treatment plant approval\n\nIf the chief executive decides to approve the application, the chief executive must—\ngive the treatment plant approval, or amended approval, to the applicant; and\npublish a copy of the approval, or amended approval, on the department’s website; and\nfor an amended approval, ensure the published copy includes a statement that the approval was amended on a stated day.\n- (a) give the treatment plant approval, or amended approval, to the applicant; and\n- (b) publish a copy of the approval, or amended approval, on the department’s website; and\n- (c) for an amended approval, ensure the published copy includes a statement that the approval was amended on a stated day.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Failure to decide application","content":"### sec.21 Failure to decide application\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive does not decide the application within the required period after receiving—\nthe application; or\nif the chief executive asks for further information under section 17 —the information.\nThe chief executive is taken to have decided to refuse the application.\nIn this section—\nrequired period means—\n10 business days; or\nif a longer period is agreed between the chief executive and the applicant—the longer period.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive does not decide the application within the required period after receiving— the application; or if the chief executive asks for further information under section 17 —the information.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) The chief executive is taken to have decided to refuse the application.\n(sec.21-ssec.3) In this section— required period means— 10 business days; or if a longer period is agreed between the chief executive and the applicant—the longer period.\n- (a) the application; or\n- (b) if the chief executive asks for further information under section 17 —the information.\n- (a) 10 business days; or\n- (b) if a longer period is agreed between the chief executive and the applicant—the longer period.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information notice about decisions","content":"### sec.22 Information notice about decisions\n\nSubsection (2) applies if the chief executive decides to—\napprove the application and grant, or amend, the treatment plant approval with a condition; or\nrefuse the application.\nThe chief executive must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nIf, under section 21 , the chief executive is taken to have decided to refuse the application, the applicant is entitled to be given an information notice about the decision.\nFor an appeal against a decision mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) , see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, items 3 and 5.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if the chief executive decides to— approve the application and grant, or amend, the treatment plant approval with a condition; or refuse the application.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) The chief executive must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.22-ssec.3) If, under section 21 , the chief executive is taken to have decided to refuse the application, the applicant is entitled to be given an information notice about the decision. For an appeal against a decision mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) , see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, items 3 and 5.\n- (a) approve the application and grant, or amend, the treatment plant approval with a condition; or\n- (b) refuse the application.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Duration and transfer of approvals","content":"## Duration and transfer of approvals","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duration of approval","content":"### sec.23 Duration of approval\n\nA treatment plant approval remains in force for—\nthe period stated in the approval; or\nif no period is stated in the approval—\nfor a treatment plant testing approval—\n1 year after the approval is given; or\nif, before that year ends, the chief executive agrees in writing to a longer period—the longer period; or\nfor a treatment plant use approval—5 years after the approval is given.\ns 23 amd 2024 SL No. 43 s 5 ; 2025 SL No. 1 ss 5 , 9\n- (a) the period stated in the approval; or\n- (b) if no period is stated in the approval— (i) for a treatment plant testing approval— (A) 1 year after the approval is given; or (B) if, before that year ends, the chief executive agrees in writing to a longer period—the longer period; or (ii) for a treatment plant use approval—5 years after the approval is given.\n- (i) for a treatment plant testing approval— (A) 1 year after the approval is given; or (B) if, before that year ends, the chief executive agrees in writing to a longer period—the longer period; or\n- (A) 1 year after the approval is given; or\n- (B) if, before that year ends, the chief executive agrees in writing to a longer period—the longer period; or\n- (ii) for a treatment plant use approval—5 years after the approval is given.\n- (i) for a treatment plant testing approval— (A) 1 year after the approval is given; or (B) if, before that year ends, the chief executive agrees in writing to a longer period—the longer period; or\n- (A) 1 year after the approval is given; or\n- (B) if, before that year ends, the chief executive agrees in writing to a longer period—the longer period; or\n- (ii) for a treatment plant use approval—5 years after the approval is given.\n- (A) 1 year after the approval is given; or\n- (B) if, before that year ends, the chief executive agrees in writing to a longer period—the longer period; or","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transferring approval","content":"### sec.24 Transferring approval\n\nThis section applies if the holder of a treatment plant approval proposes to transfer the approval to another person (the new holder ).\nThe new holder must give the chief executive notice of the transfer in the approved form.\nThe chief executive must, after being given the notice—\nrecord the new holder as the holder of the treatment plant approval; and\ntransfer the treatment plant approval by reissuing it to the new holder; and\npublish, on the department’s website, a copy of the transferred approval including a statement that the approval was transferred on a stated day.\nA treatment plant approval may be transferred only under this section.\n(sec.24-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of a treatment plant approval proposes to transfer the approval to another person (the new holder ).\n(sec.24-ssec.2) The new holder must give the chief executive notice of the transfer in the approved form.\n(sec.24-ssec.3) The chief executive must, after being given the notice— record the new holder as the holder of the treatment plant approval; and transfer the treatment plant approval by reissuing it to the new holder; and publish, on the department’s website, a copy of the transferred approval including a statement that the approval was transferred on a stated day.\n(sec.24-ssec.4) A treatment plant approval may be transferred only under this section.\n- (a) record the new holder as the holder of the treatment plant approval; and\n- (b) transfer the treatment plant approval by reissuing it to the new holder; and\n- (c) publish, on the department’s website, a copy of the transferred approval including a statement that the approval was transferred on a stated day.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Inspecting approved treatment plants","content":"## Inspecting approved treatment plants","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.25 Application of division\n\nThis division applies if the chief executive considers a matter may significantly adversely affect on-site sewage treatment plants of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval (each an affected treatment plant ).\na systemic failure affecting, or potentially affecting, the functioning of a particular model of on-site sewage treatment plant\n(sec.25-ssec) This division applies if the chief executive considers a matter may significantly adversely affect on-site sewage treatment plants of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval (each an affected treatment plant ). a systemic failure affecting, or potentially affecting, the functioning of a particular model of on-site sewage treatment plant","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice to local government requiring information","content":"### sec.26 Notice to local government requiring information\n\nThe chief executive may give a notice to a local government requiring the local government to give the chief executive the following information—\nthe address of each premises in the local government area where an affected treatment plant has been installed;\nthe name of the owner of the premises.\nThe local government must comply with the notice.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) The chief executive may give a notice to a local government requiring the local government to give the chief executive the following information— the address of each premises in the local government area where an affected treatment plant has been installed; the name of the owner of the premises.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The local government must comply with the notice.\n- (a) the address of each premises in the local government area where an affected treatment plant has been installed;\n- (b) the name of the owner of the premises.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice requesting access to premises","content":"### sec.27 Notice requesting access to premises\n\nThe chief executive may give a notice to the owner of premises where an affected treatment plant has been installed—\nbriefly stating the nature of the matter mentioned in section 25 ; and\nstating that the chief executive has arranged for a person to inspect the treatment plant; and\nasking for the owner’s consent for the person to enter the premises to carry out the inspection.\n(sec.27-ssec) The chief executive may give a notice to the owner of premises where an affected treatment plant has been installed— briefly stating the nature of the matter mentioned in section 25 ; and stating that the chief executive has arranged for a person to inspect the treatment plant; and asking for the owner’s consent for the person to enter the premises to carry out the inspection.\n- (a) briefly stating the nature of the matter mentioned in section 25 ; and\n- (b) stating that the chief executive has arranged for a person to inspect the treatment plant; and\n- (c) asking for the owner’s consent for the person to enter the premises to carry out the inspection.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cancellation of approvals","content":"## Cancellation of approvals","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Show cause notice for contravening condition of approval","content":"### sec.28 Show cause notice for contravening condition of approval\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive reasonably believes the holder of a treatment plant approval has contravened a condition of the approval.\nThe chief executive may believe the holder of a treatment plant approval has manufactured treatment plants that do not conform with the product specification document on which the approval was based.\nThe chief executive must give the holder a notice under this section (a show cause notice ).\nThe show cause notice must state—\nthat the chief executive proposes to cancel the treatment plant approval under this division; and\nthe grounds for the proposed cancellation; and\nan outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and\nthat the holder may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make representations about why the approval should not be cancelled.\nThe show cause period must end at least 20 business days after the holder is given the show cause notice.\n(sec.28-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive reasonably believes the holder of a treatment plant approval has contravened a condition of the approval. The chief executive may believe the holder of a treatment plant approval has manufactured treatment plants that do not conform with the product specification document on which the approval was based.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) The chief executive must give the holder a notice under this section (a show cause notice ).\n(sec.28-ssec.3) The show cause notice must state— that the chief executive proposes to cancel the treatment plant approval under this division; and the grounds for the proposed cancellation; and an outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and that the holder may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make representations about why the approval should not be cancelled.\n(sec.28-ssec.4) The show cause period must end at least 20 business days after the holder is given the show cause notice.\n- (a) that the chief executive proposes to cancel the treatment plant approval under this division; and\n- (b) the grounds for the proposed cancellation; and\n- (c) an outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and\n- (d) that the holder may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make representations about why the approval should not be cancelled.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Representations about show cause notice","content":"### sec.29 Representations about show cause notice\n\nThe holder of the treatment plant approval may make written representations about the show cause notice to the chief executive in the show cause period.\nThe chief executive must consider all representations (the accepted representations ) made under subsection (1) .\n(sec.29-ssec.1) The holder of the treatment plant approval may make written representations about the show cause notice to the chief executive in the show cause period.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) The chief executive must consider all representations (the accepted representations ) made under subsection (1) .","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ending show cause process without further action","content":"### sec.30 Ending show cause process without further action\n\nThis section applies if, after considering the accepted representations for the show cause notice, the chief executive no longer believes a ground exists to cancel the treatment plant approval.\nThe chief executive must not take any further action in relation to the show cause notice.\nThe chief executive must give the holder of the treatment plant approval notice that no further action is to be taken in relation to the show cause notice.\n(sec.30-ssec.1) This section applies if, after considering the accepted representations for the show cause notice, the chief executive no longer believes a ground exists to cancel the treatment plant approval.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) The chief executive must not take any further action in relation to the show cause notice.\n(sec.30-ssec.3) The chief executive must give the holder of the treatment plant approval notice that no further action is to be taken in relation to the show cause notice.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation","content":"### sec.31 Cancellation\n\nThis section applies if—\nthere are accepted representations for the show cause notice and, after considering the representations, the chief executive still believes a ground exists to cancel the treatment plant approval; or\nthere are no accepted representations.\nIf the chief executive believes cancellation of the treatment plant approval is warranted, the chief executive may cancel the approval.\nThe chief executive must give the holder an information notice about the decision to cancel the approval.\nThe decision takes effect on the later of the following days—\nthe day the information notice is given to the holder;\nthe day stated in the information notice for that purpose.\n(sec.31-ssec.1) This section applies if— there are accepted representations for the show cause notice and, after considering the representations, the chief executive still believes a ground exists to cancel the treatment plant approval; or there are no accepted representations.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) If the chief executive believes cancellation of the treatment plant approval is warranted, the chief executive may cancel the approval.\n(sec.31-ssec.3) The chief executive must give the holder an information notice about the decision to cancel the approval.\n(sec.31-ssec.4) The decision takes effect on the later of the following days— the day the information notice is given to the holder; the day stated in the information notice for that purpose.\n- (a) there are accepted representations for the show cause notice and, after considering the representations, the chief executive still believes a ground exists to cancel the treatment plant approval; or\n- (b) there are no accepted representations.\n- (a) the day the information notice is given to the holder;\n- (b) the day stated in the information notice for that purpose.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.32\n\ns 32 prev s 32 sub 2024 SL No. 43 s 6\nexp 1 January 2025 (see s 35B)\npres s 32 ins 2025 SL No. 1 s 6\nexp 1 January 2026 (see s 35B)","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.33\n\ns 33 prev s 33 sub 2024 SL No. 43 s 6\nexp 1 January 2025 (see s 35B)\npres s 33 ins 2025 SL No. 1 s 6\nexp 1 January 2026 (see s 35B)","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.34\n\ns 34 prev s 34 sub 2024 SL No. 43 s 6\nexp 1 January 2025 (see s 35B)\npres s 34 ins 2025 SL No. 1 s 6\nexp 1 January 2026 (see s 35B)","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.35\n\ns 35 prev s 35 sub 2024 SL No. 43 s 6\nexp 1 January 2025 (see s 35B)\npres s 35 ins 2025 SL No. 1 s 6\nexp 1 January 2026 (see s 35B)","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.35A\n\ns 35A prev s 35A ins 2024 SL No. 43 s 6\nexp 1 January 2025 (see s 35B)\npres s 35A ins 2025 SL No. 1 s 6\nexp 1 January 2026 (see s 35B)","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.35B\n\ns 35B prev s 35B ins 2024 SL No. 43 s 6\nexp 1 January 2025 (see s 35B)\npres s 35B ins 2025 SL No. 1 s 6\nexp 1 January 2026 (see s 35B)","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Permits","content":"# Permits","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction","content":"## Introduction","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"What this part is about","content":"### sec.36 What this part is about\n\nThis part is about applying for, issuing and amending permits to carry out—\npermit work; or\nnotifiable work; or\nboth permit work and notifiable work.\nOther provisions of this regulation relate to notifiable work that is not the subject of a permit. See part 6 , division 6 .\n- (a) permit work; or\n- (b) notifiable work; or\n- (c) both permit work and notifiable work.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Permits issued by local governments","content":"## Permits issued by local governments","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of fast-track permit work","content":"### sec.37 Meaning of fast-track permit work\n\nGenerally, permit work is fast-track permit work if—\nthe work is carried out, or is to be carried out, under a permit authorising work on—\nonly 1 new class 1a building or 1 new class 10a building; or\nonly 1 new class 1a building and 1 new class 10a building associated with the class 1a building; and\nthe work is carried out, or is to be carried out, in a service area for a retail water service and a sewerage service; and\nfor a building mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) —the supply pipe for the building is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s water supply system; and\nfor the buildings mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —1 supply pipe for both of the buildings is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s water supply system; and\nfor a building mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or either or both of the buildings mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —the sanitary drain for the building or buildings is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s sewerage system.\nFor subsection (1) (a) (ii) , a class 10a building is associated with a class 1a building if a person who is entitled to use the class 1a building would ordinarily also be entitled to use the class 10a building.\nAlso, fast-track permit work , for a particular local government area, includes other permit work of a type the local government has declared to be fast-track permit work for the local government area under a fast-track work declaration.\nHowever, the following work is not fast-track permit work —\nwork involving installing a fixture relating to trade waste;\nwork involving building, installing or altering—\na greywater use facility; or\nan on-site sewage facility;\nwork carried out, or to be carried out, in a local government area for which a fast-track opt-out declaration is in force.\n(sec.37-ssec.1) Generally, permit work is fast-track permit work if— the work is carried out, or is to be carried out, under a permit authorising work on— only 1 new class 1a building or 1 new class 10a building; or only 1 new class 1a building and 1 new class 10a building associated with the class 1a building; and the work is carried out, or is to be carried out, in a service area for a retail water service and a sewerage service; and for a building mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) —the supply pipe for the building is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s water supply system; and for the buildings mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —1 supply pipe for both of the buildings is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s water supply system; and for a building mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or either or both of the buildings mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —the sanitary drain for the building or buildings is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s sewerage system.\n(sec.37-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (a) (ii) , a class 10a building is associated with a class 1a building if a person who is entitled to use the class 1a building would ordinarily also be entitled to use the class 10a building.\n(sec.37-ssec.3) Also, fast-track permit work , for a particular local government area, includes other permit work of a type the local government has declared to be fast-track permit work for the local government area under a fast-track work declaration.\n(sec.37-ssec.4) However, the following work is not fast-track permit work — work involving installing a fixture relating to trade waste; work involving building, installing or altering— a greywater use facility; or an on-site sewage facility; work carried out, or to be carried out, in a local government area for which a fast-track opt-out declaration is in force.\n- (a) the work is carried out, or is to be carried out, under a permit authorising work on— (i) only 1 new class 1a building or 1 new class 10a building; or (ii) only 1 new class 1a building and 1 new class 10a building associated with the class 1a building; and\n- (i) only 1 new class 1a building or 1 new class 10a building; or\n- (ii) only 1 new class 1a building and 1 new class 10a building associated with the class 1a building; and\n- (b) the work is carried out, or is to be carried out, in a service area for a retail water service and a sewerage service; and\n- (c) for a building mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) —the supply pipe for the building is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s water supply system; and\n- (d) for the buildings mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —1 supply pipe for both of the buildings is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s water supply system; and\n- (e) for a building mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or either or both of the buildings mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —the sanitary drain for the building or buildings is connected directly and separately to the service provider’s sewerage system.\n- (i) only 1 new class 1a building or 1 new class 10a building; or\n- (ii) only 1 new class 1a building and 1 new class 10a building associated with the class 1a building; and\n- (a) work involving installing a fixture relating to trade waste;\n- (b) work involving building, installing or altering— (i) a greywater use facility; or (ii) an on-site sewage facility;\n- (i) a greywater use facility; or\n- (ii) an on-site sewage facility;\n- (c) work carried out, or to be carried out, in a local government area for which a fast-track opt-out declaration is in force.\n- (i) a greywater use facility; or\n- (ii) an on-site sewage facility;","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of fast-track application and fast-track amendment application","content":"### sec.38 Meaning of fast-track application and fast-track amendment application\n\nA fast-track application is an application to a local government under this division for a permit for carrying out fast-track permit work.\nA fast-track amendment application is an application to a local government under this division to amend a permit mentioned in subsection (1) for which a fast-track application was made.\nHowever, an application for, or to amend, a permit for carrying out work in a local government area is not a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application if—\nwhen the application is made, a fast-track opt-out declaration is in force for the local government area; or\nfor the application, a performance solution is proposed to be used to comply with a performance requirement of—\nthe Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code; or\nthe Plumbing Code of Australia; or\nfor the application, an alternative solution under the Queensland Development Code is proposed to be used to comply with a performance criteria of that code.\n(sec.38-ssec.1) A fast-track application is an application to a local government under this division for a permit for carrying out fast-track permit work.\n(sec.38-ssec.2) A fast-track amendment application is an application to a local government under this division to amend a permit mentioned in subsection (1) for which a fast-track application was made.\n(sec.38-ssec.3) However, an application for, or to amend, a permit for carrying out work in a local government area is not a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application if— when the application is made, a fast-track opt-out declaration is in force for the local government area; or for the application, a performance solution is proposed to be used to comply with a performance requirement of— the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code; or the Plumbing Code of Australia; or for the application, an alternative solution under the Queensland Development Code is proposed to be used to comply with a performance criteria of that code.\n- (a) when the application is made, a fast-track opt-out declaration is in force for the local government area; or\n- (b) for the application, a performance solution is proposed to be used to comply with a performance requirement of— (i) the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code; or (ii) the Plumbing Code of Australia; or\n- (i) the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code; or\n- (ii) the Plumbing Code of Australia; or\n- (c) for the application, an alternative solution under the Queensland Development Code is proposed to be used to comply with a performance criteria of that code.\n- (i) the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code; or\n- (ii) the Plumbing Code of Australia; or","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fast-track work declaration for a local government area","content":"### sec.39 Fast-track work declaration for a local government area\n\nA local government may, by resolution, declare permit work of a stated type to be fast-track permit work for its local government area (a fast-track work declaration ).\nHowever, a local government may not declare permit work to be fast-track permit work under subsection (1) if the permit work is work mentioned in section 37 (4) (a) , (b) or (c) .\nA fast-track work declaration applies in relation to permit work carried out on or after the day the declaration is made.\n(sec.39-ssec.1) A local government may, by resolution, declare permit work of a stated type to be fast-track permit work for its local government area (a fast-track work declaration ).\n(sec.39-ssec.2) However, a local government may not declare permit work to be fast-track permit work under subsection (1) if the permit work is work mentioned in section 37 (4) (a) , (b) or (c) .\n(sec.39-ssec.3) A fast-track work declaration applies in relation to permit work carried out on or after the day the declaration is made.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fast-track opt-out declaration for local government area","content":"### sec.40 Fast-track opt-out declaration for local government area\n\nA local government may, by resolution, declare that it will not deal with any applications relating to permits for work to be carried out in its local government area as fast-track applications (a fast-track opt-out declaration ).\nA fast-track opt-out declaration applies in relation to an application for, or to amend, a permit made on or after the day the declaration is made.\n(sec.40-ssec.1) A local government may, by resolution, declare that it will not deal with any applications relating to permits for work to be carried out in its local government area as fast-track applications (a fast-track opt-out declaration ).\n(sec.40-ssec.2) A fast-track opt-out declaration applies in relation to an application for, or to amend, a permit made on or after the day the declaration is made.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publishing declarations","content":"### sec.41 Publishing declarations\n\nIf a local government makes a fast-track work declaration or fast-track opt-out declaration for its local government area, the local government must—\npublish the declaration on its website; and\ngive a copy of the declaration to—\nthe chief executive; and\nif the local government is a participating local government for a distributor-retailer—the distributor-retailer; and\nensure a copy of the declaration may be inspected, free of charge, at the local government’s public office.\n(sec.41-ssec) If a local government makes a fast-track work declaration or fast-track opt-out declaration for its local government area, the local government must— publish the declaration on its website; and give a copy of the declaration to— the chief executive; and if the local government is a participating local government for a distributor-retailer—the distributor-retailer; and ensure a copy of the declaration may be inspected, free of charge, at the local government’s public office.\n- (a) publish the declaration on its website; and\n- (b) give a copy of the declaration to— (i) the chief executive; and (ii) if the local government is a participating local government for a distributor-retailer—the distributor-retailer; and\n- (i) the chief executive; and\n- (ii) if the local government is a participating local government for a distributor-retailer—the distributor-retailer; and\n- (c) ensure a copy of the declaration may be inspected, free of charge, at the local government’s public office.\n- (i) the chief executive; and\n- (ii) if the local government is a participating local government for a distributor-retailer—the distributor-retailer; and","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying to local government for permit","content":"### sec.42 Applying to local government for permit\n\nA person may apply under this division to a local government for a permit to carry out any of the following work in the local government area—\npermit work;\nnotifiable work;\nboth permit work and notifiable work.\n(sec.42-ssec) A person may apply under this division to a local government for a permit to carry out any of the following work in the local government area— permit work; notifiable work; both permit work and notifiable work.\n- (a) permit work;\n- (b) notifiable work;\n- (c) both permit work and notifiable work.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying to local government to amend permit","content":"### sec.43 Applying to local government to amend permit\n\nThis section applies in relation to a permit for work issued by a local government.\nAn eligible person may apply under this division to the local government—\nto extend the term of the permit for no more than 2 years; or\nFor the term of a permit, see section 59 .\nto otherwise amend the permit.\nIf an inspector has given the responsible person for the work an action notice requiring the person to apply under this division to amend the permit, the responsible person must comply with the requirement by—\nmaking the application; or\narranging for an eligible person to make the application for the responsible person.\nIn this section—\neligible person means—\nthe permit holder; or\nthe owner of the premises, if the owner of the premises is not the permit holder.\n(sec.43-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a permit for work issued by a local government.\n(sec.43-ssec.2) An eligible person may apply under this division to the local government— to extend the term of the permit for no more than 2 years; or For the term of a permit, see section 59 . to otherwise amend the permit.\n(sec.43-ssec.3) If an inspector has given the responsible person for the work an action notice requiring the person to apply under this division to amend the permit, the responsible person must comply with the requirement by— making the application; or arranging for an eligible person to make the application for the responsible person.\n(sec.43-ssec.4) In this section— eligible person means— the permit holder; or the owner of the premises, if the owner of the premises is not the permit holder.\n- (a) to extend the term of the permit for no more than 2 years; or Note— For the term of a permit, see section 59 .\n- (b) to otherwise amend the permit.\n- (a) making the application; or\n- (b) arranging for an eligible person to make the application for the responsible person.\n- (a) the permit holder; or\n- (b) the owner of the premises, if the owner of the premises is not the permit holder.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for application","content":"### sec.44 Requirements for application\n\nAn application for, or to amend, a permit must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by—\nthe documents as required under schedule 6 ; and\nif the application relates to SEQ water work and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and\nif the application relates to SEQ sewerage work and the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and\nthe local government application fee.\nAn application to extend the term of a permit must be made at least 10 business days before the end of the term of the permit.\nDespite subsection (1) (b) (i) , an application to amend a permit is not required to be accompanied by a document mentioned in schedule 6 if—\nthe document accompanied the application for the permit or a previous application to amend the permit; and\nthere has been no change to any material particular in the information contained in the document.\nAn application that complies with subsections (1) to (3) is a properly made application .\n(sec.44-ssec.1) An application for, or to amend, a permit must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the documents as required under schedule 6 ; and if the application relates to SEQ water work and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and if the application relates to SEQ sewerage work and the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and the local government application fee.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) An application to extend the term of a permit must be made at least 10 business days before the end of the term of the permit.\n(sec.44-ssec.3) Despite subsection (1) (b) (i) , an application to amend a permit is not required to be accompanied by a document mentioned in schedule 6 if— the document accompanied the application for the permit or a previous application to amend the permit; and there has been no change to any material particular in the information contained in the document.\n(sec.44-ssec.4) An application that complies with subsections (1) to (3) is a properly made application .\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) the documents as required under schedule 6 ; and (ii) if the application relates to SEQ water work and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and (iii) if the application relates to SEQ sewerage work and the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and (iv) the local government application fee.\n- (i) the documents as required under schedule 6 ; and\n- (ii) if the application relates to SEQ water work and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and\n- (iii) if the application relates to SEQ sewerage work and the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and\n- (iv) the local government application fee.\n- (i) the documents as required under schedule 6 ; and\n- (ii) if the application relates to SEQ water work and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and\n- (iii) if the application relates to SEQ sewerage work and the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the SEQ service provider’s written consent for the work; and\n- (iv) the local government application fee.\n- (a) the document accompanied the application for the permit or a previous application to amend the permit; and\n- (b) there has been no change to any material particular in the information contained in the document.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Request for further information for deciding application","content":"### sec.45 Request for further information for deciding application\n\nThis section applies if the local government considers—\nthe application is not a properly made application; or\nthat the local government does not have the expertise to assess work the subject of the application (the specialist work ); or\nthat the local government requires further information to decide the application.\nThe local government may, by notice given to the applicant in the initial consideration period (an information request ), ask the applicant to do the following—\nif subsection (1) (a) applies—give the local government further information, or do a thing, the local government considers necessary to make the application a properly made application;\nif subsection (1) (b) applies—give the local government a compliance statement for the specialist work;\nif subsection (1) (c) applies—give the local government further information required to decide the application.\nIf the local government gives the applicant an information request, the local government need not deal with the application until the applicant complies with the notice.\nIf the applicant does not comply with the information request within 6 months after it is given, the local government—\nmay treat the application as having lapsed; and\nis not required to refund the local government application fee.\nIn this section—\ninitial consideration period means—\nfor a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application—2 business days after the application is made; or\nfor another application—10 business days after the application is made.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) This section applies if the local government considers— the application is not a properly made application; or that the local government does not have the expertise to assess work the subject of the application (the specialist work ); or that the local government requires further information to decide the application.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The local government may, by notice given to the applicant in the initial consideration period (an information request ), ask the applicant to do the following— if subsection (1) (a) applies—give the local government further information, or do a thing, the local government considers necessary to make the application a properly made application; if subsection (1) (b) applies—give the local government a compliance statement for the specialist work; if subsection (1) (c) applies—give the local government further information required to decide the application.\n(sec.45-ssec.3) If the local government gives the applicant an information request, the local government need not deal with the application until the applicant complies with the notice.\n(sec.45-ssec.4) If the applicant does not comply with the information request within 6 months after it is given, the local government— may treat the application as having lapsed; and is not required to refund the local government application fee.\n(sec.45-ssec.5) In this section— initial consideration period means— for a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application—2 business days after the application is made; or for another application—10 business days after the application is made.\n- (a) the application is not a properly made application; or\n- (b) that the local government does not have the expertise to assess work the subject of the application (the specialist work ); or\n- (c) that the local government requires further information to decide the application.\n- (a) if subsection (1) (a) applies—give the local government further information, or do a thing, the local government considers necessary to make the application a properly made application;\n- (b) if subsection (1) (b) applies—give the local government a compliance statement for the specialist work;\n- (c) if subsection (1) (c) applies—give the local government further information required to decide the application.\n- (a) may treat the application as having lapsed; and\n- (b) is not required to refund the local government application fee.\n- (a) for a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application—2 business days after the application is made; or\n- (b) for another application—10 business days after the application is made.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application—generally","content":"### sec.46 Deciding application—generally\n\nThe local government must consider each properly made application and decide to—\napprove the application with—\nfor an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and\nany other conditions the local government considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or\nrefuse the application.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) (a) , a condition mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may, for example, authorise the permit holder to install a holding tank on stated premises and require the permit holder to remove the holding tank from the premises within a stated period.\ns 46 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 5\n(sec.46-ssec.1) The local government must consider each properly made application and decide to— approve the application with— for an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and any other conditions the local government considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or refuse the application.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) (a) , a condition mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may, for example, authorise the permit holder to install a holding tank on stated premises and require the permit holder to remove the holding tank from the premises within a stated period.\n- (a) approve the application with— (i) for an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and (ii) any other conditions the local government considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or\n- (i) for an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and\n- (ii) any other conditions the local government considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or\n- (b) refuse the application.\n- (i) for an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and\n- (ii) any other conditions the local government considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application—particular matters to be considered","content":"### sec.47 Deciding application—particular matters to be considered\n\nFor deciding a fast-track application, the local government may, but need not, assess whether each plan for work accompanying the application complies with the code requirements for the work.\nFor deciding an application, other than a fast-track application, the local government may approve the application if satisfied—\nafter assessing each plan mentioned in schedule 6 , part 2 accompanying the application, the plan complies with the code requirements for the work to which the application relates; and\nfor an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant, in a sewered area—\nthe premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and\nthe treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\nthe proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\ngreywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and\ngreywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and\nfor an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant not in a sewered area—\nthe treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\nthe proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\nfor an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant in a sewered area to treat greywater, other than kitchen greywater—the treatment plant will be able to treat the greywater to the required standard; and\nfor an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant—\nthe treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\nthe proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval.\nFor deciding an application relating to SEQ water work, the local government must not approve the application unless—\nthe local government is the water service provider for the premises; or\nthe water service provider for the premises—\nhas given the applicant written consent for the work; or\nhas given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\nFor deciding an application relating to SEQ sewerage work, the local government must not approve the application unless—\nthe local government is the sewerage service provider for the premises; or\nthe sewerage service provider for the premises—\nhas given the applicant written consent for the work; or\nhas given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\nFor deciding an application for which the applicant has given a compliance statement for specialist work, the local government must approve the application to the extent it relates to the specialist work if satisfied the work, if carried out in compliance with the permit applied for, will comply with the code requirements for the work.\nFor deciding an application to amend a permit, the local government may, but need not, consider a matter mentioned in subsection (1) to (5) if the local government—\nhas already considered the matter in deciding the application for the issue of the permit or a previous application to amend the permit; and\nis satisfied—\nthere has been no material change in relation to the matter; and\nit is not necessary to consider the matter for the application to amend the permit.\ns 47 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 6\n(sec.47-ssec.1) For deciding a fast-track application, the local government may, but need not, assess whether each plan for work accompanying the application complies with the code requirements for the work.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) For deciding an application, other than a fast-track application, the local government may approve the application if satisfied— after assessing each plan mentioned in schedule 6 , part 2 accompanying the application, the plan complies with the code requirements for the work to which the application relates; and for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant, in a sewered area— the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and greywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and greywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant not in a sewered area— the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant in a sewered area to treat greywater, other than kitchen greywater—the treatment plant will be able to treat the greywater to the required standard; and for an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant— the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) For deciding an application relating to SEQ water work, the local government must not approve the application unless— the local government is the water service provider for the premises; or the water service provider for the premises— has given the applicant written consent for the work; or has given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\n(sec.47-ssec.4) For deciding an application relating to SEQ sewerage work, the local government must not approve the application unless— the local government is the sewerage service provider for the premises; or the sewerage service provider for the premises— has given the applicant written consent for the work; or has given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\n(sec.47-ssec.5) For deciding an application for which the applicant has given a compliance statement for specialist work, the local government must approve the application to the extent it relates to the specialist work if satisfied the work, if carried out in compliance with the permit applied for, will comply with the code requirements for the work.\n(sec.47-ssec.6) For deciding an application to amend a permit, the local government may, but need not, consider a matter mentioned in subsection (1) to (5) if the local government— has already considered the matter in deciding the application for the issue of the permit or a previous application to amend the permit; and is satisfied— there has been no material change in relation to the matter; and it is not necessary to consider the matter for the application to amend the permit.\n- (a) after assessing each plan mentioned in schedule 6 , part 2 accompanying the application, the plan complies with the code requirements for the work to which the application relates; and\n- (b) for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant, in a sewered area— (i) the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and (ii) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and (iii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and (iv) greywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and (v) greywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and\n- (i) the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and\n- (ii) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (iii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (iv) greywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and\n- (v) greywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and\n- (c) for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant not in a sewered area— (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (d) for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant in a sewered area to treat greywater, other than kitchen greywater—the treatment plant will be able to treat the greywater to the required standard; and\n- (e) for an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant— (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval.\n- (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval.\n- (i) the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and\n- (ii) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (iii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (iv) greywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and\n- (v) greywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and\n- (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval.\n- (a) the local government is the water service provider for the premises; or\n- (b) the water service provider for the premises— (i) has given the applicant written consent for the work; or (ii) has given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\n- (i) has given the applicant written consent for the work; or\n- (ii) has given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\n- (i) has given the applicant written consent for the work; or\n- (ii) has given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\n- (a) the local government is the sewerage service provider for the premises; or\n- (b) the sewerage service provider for the premises— (i) has given the applicant written consent for the work; or (ii) has given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\n- (i) has given the applicant written consent for the work; or\n- (ii) has given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\n- (i) has given the applicant written consent for the work; or\n- (ii) has given the local government a notice stating that a permit for the type of work may be issued without the provider’s consent.\n- (a) has already considered the matter in deciding the application for the issue of the permit or a previous application to amend the permit; and\n- (b) is satisfied— (i) there has been no material change in relation to the matter; and (ii) it is not necessary to consider the matter for the application to amend the permit.\n- (i) there has been no material change in relation to the matter; and\n- (ii) it is not necessary to consider the matter for the application to amend the permit.\n- (i) there has been no material change in relation to the matter; and\n- (ii) it is not necessary to consider the matter for the application to amend the permit.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issuing or amending permit","content":"### sec.48 Issuing or amending permit\n\nIf the local government decides to approve the application, the local government must—\nissue a permit, or an amended permit, in the approved form, to the applicant; and\ngive a copy of the permit, or amended permit, to—\nif the applicant is not the permit holder—the permit holder; and\nif the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\nif a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and\nif the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n(sec.48-ssec) If the local government decides to approve the application, the local government must— issue a permit, or an amended permit, in the approved form, to the applicant; and give a copy of the permit, or amended permit, to— if the applicant is not the permit holder—the permit holder; and if the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n- (a) issue a permit, or an amended permit, in the approved form, to the applicant; and\n- (b) give a copy of the permit, or amended permit, to— (i) if the applicant is not the permit holder—the permit holder; and (ii) if the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and (iii) if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and (iv) if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n- (i) if the applicant is not the permit holder—the permit holder; and\n- (ii) if the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\n- (iii) if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and\n- (iv) if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n- (i) if the applicant is not the permit holder—the permit holder; and\n- (ii) if the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\n- (iii) if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and\n- (iv) if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Failure to decide application","content":"### sec.49 Failure to decide application\n\nThis section applies if the local government does not decide the application within the required period after—\nthe applicant has made the application; or\nif the local government has given the applicant an information request—the applicant has complied with the notice.\nThe local government is taken to have decided to refuse the application.\nIn this section—\nrequired period means—\nfor a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application—\n2 business days; or\nif a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period; or\nfor another application—\n10 business days; or\nif a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period.\n(sec.49-ssec.1) This section applies if the local government does not decide the application within the required period after— the applicant has made the application; or if the local government has given the applicant an information request—the applicant has complied with the notice.\n(sec.49-ssec.2) The local government is taken to have decided to refuse the application.\n(sec.49-ssec.3) In this section— required period means— for a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application— 2 business days; or if a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period; or for another application— 10 business days; or if a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period.\n- (a) the applicant has made the application; or\n- (b) if the local government has given the applicant an information request—the applicant has complied with the notice.\n- (a) for a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application— (i) 2 business days; or (ii) if a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period; or\n- (i) 2 business days; or\n- (ii) if a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period; or\n- (b) for another application— (i) 10 business days; or (ii) if a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period.\n- (i) 10 business days; or\n- (ii) if a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period.\n- (i) 2 business days; or\n- (ii) if a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period; or\n- (i) 10 business days; or\n- (ii) if a longer period is agreed between the local government and the applicant—the longer period.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information notice about decisions","content":"### sec.50 Information notice about decisions\n\nSubsection (2) applies if the local government decides to—\napprove the application and issue the permit, or amended permit, with a condition mentioned in section 46(1) (a) (ii) ; or\nrefuse the application.\nThe local government must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nIf, under section 49 , the local government is taken to have decided to refuse the application, the applicant is entitled to be given an information notice about the decision.\nFor an appeal against a decision mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) , see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, items 3 and 5.\ns 50 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 7\n(sec.50-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if the local government decides to— approve the application and issue the permit, or amended permit, with a condition mentioned in section 46(1) (a) (ii) ; or refuse the application.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) The local government must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.50-ssec.3) If, under section 49 , the local government is taken to have decided to refuse the application, the applicant is entitled to be given an information notice about the decision. For an appeal against a decision mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) , see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, items 3 and 5.\n- (a) approve the application and issue the permit, or amended permit, with a condition mentioned in section 46(1) (a) (ii) ; or\n- (b) refuse the application.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Permits issued by public sector entities","content":"## Permits issued by public sector entities","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.51 Application of division\n\nThis division applies if a public sector entity is about to carry out, or to arrange to have carried out, any of the following work under a permit, for the benefit of the public sector entity or another public sector entity—\npermit work;\nnotifiable work;\nboth permit work and notifiable work.\n(sec.51-ssec) This division applies if a public sector entity is about to carry out, or to arrange to have carried out, any of the following work under a permit, for the benefit of the public sector entity or another public sector entity— permit work; notifiable work; both permit work and notifiable work.\n- (a) permit work;\n- (b) notifiable work;\n- (c) both permit work and notifiable work.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for a permit","content":"### sec.52 Applying for a permit\n\nA person may apply for a permit to carry out the work—\nto the public sector entity under this division; or\nto the local government under division 2 .\nAn application under subsection (1) (a) must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by the documents as required under schedule 6 .\ns 52 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 8\n(sec.52-ssec.1) A person may apply for a permit to carry out the work— to the public sector entity under this division; or to the local government under division 2 .\n(sec.52-ssec.2) An application under subsection (1) (a) must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by the documents as required under schedule 6 .\n- (a) to the public sector entity under this division; or\n- (b) to the local government under division 2 .\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by the documents as required under schedule 6 .","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public sector entity deciding application","content":"### sec.53 Public sector entity deciding application\n\nThe public sector entity must consider an application made under section 52 (1) (a) and decide to—\napprove the application with—\nfor an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and\nany other conditions the entity considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or\nrefer the application to the local government to decide under division 2 .\nThe public sector entity may approve the application if satisfied—\nafter assessing each plan mentioned in schedule 6 , part 2 accompanying the application, the plan complies with the code requirements for the work to which the application relates; and\nfor an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant, in a sewered area—\nthe premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and\nthe treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\nthe proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\ngreywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and\ngreywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and\nfor an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant not in a sewered area—\nthe treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\nthe proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\nfor an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant in a sewered area to treat greywater, other than kitchen greywater—the treatment plant will be able to treat the greywater to the required standard; and\nfor an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant—\nthe treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\nthe proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\nfor an application relating to SEQ water work, written consent for the work has been given by—\nthe local government; or\nif the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider; and\nfor an application relating to SEQ sewerage work, written consent for the work has been given by—\nthe local government; or\nif the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the sewerage service provider.\ns 53 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 9\n(sec.53-ssec.1) The public sector entity must consider an application made under section 52 (1) (a) and decide to— approve the application with— for an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and any other conditions the entity considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or refer the application to the local government to decide under division 2 .\n(sec.53-ssec.2) The public sector entity may approve the application if satisfied— after assessing each plan mentioned in schedule 6 , part 2 accompanying the application, the plan complies with the code requirements for the work to which the application relates; and for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant, in a sewered area— the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and greywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and greywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant not in a sewered area— the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant in a sewered area to treat greywater, other than kitchen greywater—the treatment plant will be able to treat the greywater to the required standard; and for an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant— the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and for an application relating to SEQ water work, written consent for the work has been given by— the local government; or if the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider; and for an application relating to SEQ sewerage work, written consent for the work has been given by— the local government; or if the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the sewerage service provider.\n- (a) approve the application with— (i) for an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and (ii) any other conditions the entity considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or\n- (i) for an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and\n- (ii) any other conditions the entity considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or\n- (b) refer the application to the local government to decide under division 2 .\n- (i) for an application relating to work for a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant approval—the conditions of the approval; and\n- (ii) any other conditions the entity considers reasonable and relevant for carrying out the work; or\n- (a) after assessing each plan mentioned in schedule 6 , part 2 accompanying the application, the plan complies with the code requirements for the work to which the application relates; and\n- (b) for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant, other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant, in a sewered area— (i) the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and (ii) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and (iii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and (iv) greywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and (v) greywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and\n- (i) the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and\n- (ii) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (iii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (iv) greywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and\n- (v) greywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and\n- (c) for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant not in a sewered area— (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (d) for an application relating to a greywater use facility that includes a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant in a sewered area to treat greywater, other than kitchen greywater—the treatment plant will be able to treat the greywater to the required standard; and\n- (e) for an application relating to a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant— (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (f) for an application relating to SEQ water work, written consent for the work has been given by— (i) the local government; or (ii) if the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider; and\n- (i) the local government; or\n- (ii) if the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider; and\n- (g) for an application relating to SEQ sewerage work, written consent for the work has been given by— (i) the local government; or (ii) if the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the sewerage service provider.\n- (i) the local government; or\n- (ii) if the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the sewerage service provider.\n- (i) the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates more than 3kL of greywater a day; and\n- (ii) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (iii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (iv) greywater can be diverted to sanitary drainage by a manual diversion device; and\n- (v) greywater will automatically overflow to sanitary drainage if the facility’s filtering or irrigation system is not working properly; and\n- (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (i) the treatment plant is of a type for which a treatment plant approval has been granted; and\n- (ii) the proposed work complies with the treatment plant approval; and\n- (i) the local government; or\n- (ii) if the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider; and\n- (i) the local government; or\n- (ii) if the local government is not the sewerage service provider for the premises—the sewerage service provider.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of permit by public sector entity","content":"### sec.54 Issue of permit by public sector entity\n\nIf the public sector entity decides to approve the application, the entity must—\nissue a permit, in the approved form, to the applicant; and\ngive a copy of the permit to—\nif the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\nthe local government; and\nif a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and\nif the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n(sec.54-ssec) If the public sector entity decides to approve the application, the entity must— issue a permit, in the approved form, to the applicant; and give a copy of the permit to— if the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and the local government; and if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n- (a) issue a permit, in the approved form, to the applicant; and\n- (b) give a copy of the permit to— (i) if the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and (ii) the local government; and (iii) if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and (iv) if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n- (i) if the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\n- (ii) the local government; and\n- (iii) if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and\n- (iv) if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n- (i) if the applicant is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\n- (ii) the local government; and\n- (iii) if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and\n- (iv) if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of referral to local government","content":"### sec.55 Notice of referral to local government\n\nIf the public sector entity decides to refer the application to the local government under section 53 (1) (b) , the public sector entity must give the applicant notice of the decision.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Failure of public sector entity to decide application","content":"### sec.56 Failure of public sector entity to decide application\n\nIf the public sector entity does not decide the application within the required period, the entity is taken to have decided to refer the application to the local government.\nIn this section—\nrequired period means the following period after receiving the application—\n10 business days;\nif a longer period is agreed between the public sector entity and the applicant—the longer period.\n(sec.56-ssec.1) If the public sector entity does not decide the application within the required period, the entity is taken to have decided to refer the application to the local government.\n(sec.56-ssec.2) In this section— required period means the following period after receiving the application— 10 business days; if a longer period is agreed between the public sector entity and the applicant—the longer period.\n- (a) 10 business days;\n- (b) if a longer period is agreed between the public sector entity and the applicant—the longer period.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment of permit","content":"### sec.57 Amendment of permit\n\nIf the public sector entity has issued a permit under section 54 , the permit may be amended by agreement between the entity and the permit holder.\nIf a permit is amended under subsection (1) , the public sector entity must—\nissue the amended permit, in the approved form, to the permit holder; and\ngive a copy of the amended permit to each entity to which a copy of the permit was required to be given under section 54 (b) .\n(sec.57-ssec.1) If the public sector entity has issued a permit under section 54 , the permit may be amended by agreement between the entity and the permit holder.\n(sec.57-ssec.2) If a permit is amended under subsection (1) , the public sector entity must— issue the amended permit, in the approved form, to the permit holder; and give a copy of the amended permit to each entity to which a copy of the permit was required to be given under section 54 (b) .\n- (a) issue the amended permit, in the approved form, to the permit holder; and\n- (b) give a copy of the amended permit to each entity to which a copy of the permit was required to be given under section 54 (b) .","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Effect and duration of permits","content":"## Effect and duration of permits","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permit attaches to premises","content":"### sec.58 Permit attaches to premises\n\nA permit—\nattaches to the premises to which the permit relates; and\nbinds the owner, the owner’s successors in title, and any occupier of the premises.\n- (a) attaches to the premises to which the permit relates; and\n- (b) binds the owner, the owner’s successors in title, and any occupier of the premises.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duration of permit","content":"### sec.59 Duration of permit\n\nA permit takes effect the day the permit is issued.\nA permit ends—\nfor a permit relating to installing a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant testing approval—the day, that is no more than 1 year after the permit takes effect, stated in the permit; or\notherwise—\nthe day, that is at least 2 years after the permit takes effect, stated in the permit; or\nif the term of the permit is extended on application under section 43 (2) (a) —at the end of the extended term.\nIf a local government has issued a permit and has not given a final inspection certificate for work carried out under the permit at least 3 months before the permit is to end, the local government must give notice of the day the permit is to end to—\nthe permit holder; and\nif the permit holder is not the owner of the premises to which the permit relates—the owner of the premises.\n(sec.59-ssec.1) A permit takes effect the day the permit is issued.\n(sec.59-ssec.2) A permit ends— for a permit relating to installing a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant testing approval—the day, that is no more than 1 year after the permit takes effect, stated in the permit; or otherwise— the day, that is at least 2 years after the permit takes effect, stated in the permit; or if the term of the permit is extended on application under section 43 (2) (a) —at the end of the extended term.\n(sec.59-ssec.3) If a local government has issued a permit and has not given a final inspection certificate for work carried out under the permit at least 3 months before the permit is to end, the local government must give notice of the day the permit is to end to— the permit holder; and if the permit holder is not the owner of the premises to which the permit relates—the owner of the premises.\n- (a) for a permit relating to installing a treatment plant of a type the subject of a treatment plant testing approval—the day, that is no more than 1 year after the permit takes effect, stated in the permit; or\n- (b) otherwise— (i) the day, that is at least 2 years after the permit takes effect, stated in the permit; or (ii) if the term of the permit is extended on application under section 43 (2) (a) —at the end of the extended term.\n- (i) the day, that is at least 2 years after the permit takes effect, stated in the permit; or\n- (ii) if the term of the permit is extended on application under section 43 (2) (a) —at the end of the extended term.\n- (i) the day, that is at least 2 years after the permit takes effect, stated in the permit; or\n- (ii) if the term of the permit is extended on application under section 43 (2) (a) —at the end of the extended term.\n- (a) the permit holder; and\n- (b) if the permit holder is not the owner of the premises to which the permit relates—the owner of the premises.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Inspecting, enforcing and certifying permit work and notifiable work","content":"# Inspecting, enforcing and certifying permit work and notifiable work","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"What this part is about","content":"### sec.60 What this part is about\n\nThis part is about—\ninspecting work and alternative procedures for deciding whether or not work is compliant; and\nprocedures for assessing work; and\ngiving action notices for work; and\ngiving inspection certificates and final inspection certificates for work.\n(sec.60-ssec) This part is about— inspecting work and alternative procedures for deciding whether or not work is compliant; and procedures for assessing work; and giving action notices for work; and giving inspection certificates and final inspection certificates for work.\n- (a) inspecting work and alternative procedures for deciding whether or not work is compliant; and\n- (b) procedures for assessing work; and\n- (c) giving action notices for work; and\n- (d) giving inspection certificates and final inspection certificates for work.","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"When work is compliant— Act , s 69","content":"### sec.61 When work is compliant— Act , s 69\n\nFor section 69 (2) of the Act , the prescribed matters that permit work must comply with to be compliant are the matters mentioned in subsection (3) .\nNotifiable work must also comply with the matters mentioned in subsection (3) to be compliant.\nThe permit work or notifiable work is compliant if—\nthe work complies with the code requirements for the work; and\neach thing installed as part of the work is a thing to which any of section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies; and\nfor work carried out under a permit, the work—\ncomplies with the permit and any conditions of the permit; and\nis consistent with the approved plans for the work.\n(sec.61-ssec.1) For section 69 (2) of the Act , the prescribed matters that permit work must comply with to be compliant are the matters mentioned in subsection (3) .\n(sec.61-ssec.2) Notifiable work must also comply with the matters mentioned in subsection (3) to be compliant.\n(sec.61-ssec.3) The permit work or notifiable work is compliant if— the work complies with the code requirements for the work; and each thing installed as part of the work is a thing to which any of section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies; and for work carried out under a permit, the work— complies with the permit and any conditions of the permit; and is consistent with the approved plans for the work.\n- (a) the work complies with the code requirements for the work; and\n- (b) each thing installed as part of the work is a thing to which any of section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies; and\n- (c) for work carried out under a permit, the work— (i) complies with the permit and any conditions of the permit; and (ii) is consistent with the approved plans for the work.\n- (i) complies with the permit and any conditions of the permit; and\n- (ii) is consistent with the approved plans for the work.\n- (i) complies with the permit and any conditions of the permit; and\n- (ii) is consistent with the approved plans for the work.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Inspecting work under permits","content":"## Inspecting work under permits","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.62 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a local government.\nHowever, this subdivision does not apply if the responsible person for the work gives a local government a remote area compliance notice for the work and the local government accepts the notice under section 73 .\n(sec.62-ssec.1) This subdivision applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a local government.\n(sec.62-ssec.2) However, this subdivision does not apply if the responsible person for the work gives a local government a remote area compliance notice for the work and the local government accepts the notice under section 73 .","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Request for work to be inspected","content":"### sec.63 Request for work to be inspected\n\nThe responsible person for the work must make a request, complying with subsection (3) , to the local government to inspect the work—\nif any part of the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is to be covered—before the part is covered, subject to subsection (2) ; and\nif the work relates to a greywater use facility including a land application area—no later than 5 business days after the irrigation for the facility is installed; and\nif the work is on-site sewage work for an on-site sewage facility—no later than 5 business days after all the pipes for the facility are connected; and\nif the permit includes a condition requiring an inspection at a stage of the work stated in the permit—no later than 5 business days after the stage has been reached; and\nif an inspector has given the person an action notice requiring the person to make the request—within the period stated in the notice; and\nno later than 5 business days after the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work has become operational.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nDrainage below ground level resulting from, or affected by, on-site sewage work may be partially covered before it is inspected if a cross-section of the drainage is left uncovered for inspection.\nsubsurface irrigation in a land application area\nA request under subsection (1) may be made orally or by notice to the local government.\nSubsection (5) applies if the responsible person—\nis not the person who applied for the permit; or\nis not the last person who asked for the work to be inspected.\nBefore the responsible person asks the local government to inspect the work, the responsible person must give the local government a notice, in the approved form, stating the responsible person’s name and contact details.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.63-ssec.1) The responsible person for the work must make a request, complying with subsection (3) , to the local government to inspect the work— if any part of the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is to be covered—before the part is covered, subject to subsection (2) ; and if the work relates to a greywater use facility including a land application area—no later than 5 business days after the irrigation for the facility is installed; and if the work is on-site sewage work for an on-site sewage facility—no later than 5 business days after all the pipes for the facility are connected; and if the permit includes a condition requiring an inspection at a stage of the work stated in the permit—no later than 5 business days after the stage has been reached; and if an inspector has given the person an action notice requiring the person to make the request—within the period stated in the notice; and no later than 5 business days after the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work has become operational. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.63-ssec.2) Drainage below ground level resulting from, or affected by, on-site sewage work may be partially covered before it is inspected if a cross-section of the drainage is left uncovered for inspection. subsurface irrigation in a land application area\n(sec.63-ssec.3) A request under subsection (1) may be made orally or by notice to the local government.\n(sec.63-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if the responsible person— is not the person who applied for the permit; or is not the last person who asked for the work to be inspected.\n(sec.63-ssec.5) Before the responsible person asks the local government to inspect the work, the responsible person must give the local government a notice, in the approved form, stating the responsible person’s name and contact details. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) if any part of the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is to be covered—before the part is covered, subject to subsection (2) ; and\n- (b) if the work relates to a greywater use facility including a land application area—no later than 5 business days after the irrigation for the facility is installed; and\n- (c) if the work is on-site sewage work for an on-site sewage facility—no later than 5 business days after all the pipes for the facility are connected; and\n- (d) if the permit includes a condition requiring an inspection at a stage of the work stated in the permit—no later than 5 business days after the stage has been reached; and\n- (e) if an inspector has given the person an action notice requiring the person to make the request—within the period stated in the notice; and\n- (f) no later than 5 business days after the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work has become operational.\n- (a) is not the person who applied for the permit; or\n- (b) is not the last person who asked for the work to be inspected.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspecting work for compliance","content":"### sec.64 Inspecting work for compliance\n\nThis section applies if the responsible person for the work makes a request under section 63 for the local government to inspect the work.\nAn inspector must start inspecting the work within—\n1 hour after the time agreed between the local government and the responsible person; or\nif a time is not agreed—48 hours after the responsible person asks the local government to inspect the work.\nSee section 87 for the consequences of not inspecting the work under subsection (2) .\nAn inspector does not fail to comply with subsection (2) only because the inspector can not enter the premises to which the permit relates.\nThe responsible person must give an inspector the help the inspector reasonably requires to inspect the work unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.64-ssec.1) This section applies if the responsible person for the work makes a request under section 63 for the local government to inspect the work.\n(sec.64-ssec.2) An inspector must start inspecting the work within— 1 hour after the time agreed between the local government and the responsible person; or if a time is not agreed—48 hours after the responsible person asks the local government to inspect the work. See section 87 for the consequences of not inspecting the work under subsection (2) .\n(sec.64-ssec.3) An inspector does not fail to comply with subsection (2) only because the inspector can not enter the premises to which the permit relates.\n(sec.64-ssec.4) The responsible person must give an inspector the help the inspector reasonably requires to inspect the work unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) 1 hour after the time agreed between the local government and the responsible person; or\n- (b) if a time is not agreed—48 hours after the responsible person asks the local government to inspect the work.","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Covering plumbing and drainage","content":"### sec.65 Covering plumbing and drainage\n\nThe responsible person for the work must not cover any plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work before an inspector inspects the work, unless—\nan inspector has allowed the plumbing or drainage to be covered; or\nfor work that is on-site sewage work—\nthe responsible person ensures the drainage is only partially covered under section 63 (2) ; or\nthe local government has allowed an on-site sewage work declaration to be given for the work under section 69 .\n(sec.65-ssec) The responsible person for the work must not cover any plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work before an inspector inspects the work, unless— an inspector has allowed the plumbing or drainage to be covered; or for work that is on-site sewage work— the responsible person ensures the drainage is only partially covered under section 63 (2) ; or the local government has allowed an on-site sewage work declaration to be given for the work under section 69 .\n- (a) an inspector has allowed the plumbing or drainage to be covered; or\n- (b) for work that is on-site sewage work— (i) the responsible person ensures the drainage is only partially covered under section 63 (2) ; or (ii) the local government has allowed an on-site sewage work declaration to be given for the work under section 69 .\n- (i) the responsible person ensures the drainage is only partially covered under section 63 (2) ; or\n- (ii) the local government has allowed an on-site sewage work declaration to be given for the work under section 69 .\n- (i) the responsible person ensures the drainage is only partially covered under section 63 (2) ; or\n- (ii) the local government has allowed an on-site sewage work declaration to be given for the work under section 69 .","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Action notice for covering plumbing or drainage","content":"### sec.66 Action notice for covering plumbing or drainage\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe responsible person covers plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work before an inspector has inspected the work; and\nthe inspector inspecting the work reasonably believes the responsible person has failed to comply with section 65 .\nThe inspector may give the responsible person an action notice requiring the person to take action to help the inspector assess whether the work is compliant, including, for example, any of the following—\ngiving the local government a covered work declaration for the work;\ninserting a camera into the plumbing or drainage to allow the inspector to inspect the work;\nuncovering the plumbing or drainage to the extent necessary to enable the inspector to assess whether the work is compliant.\nAn action notice given under subsection (2) may state different actions in relation to different parts of the work.\nFor general requirements for giving an action notice under subsection (2) , see section 97 .\n(sec.66-ssec.1) This section applies if— the responsible person covers plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work before an inspector has inspected the work; and the inspector inspecting the work reasonably believes the responsible person has failed to comply with section 65 .\n(sec.66-ssec.2) The inspector may give the responsible person an action notice requiring the person to take action to help the inspector assess whether the work is compliant, including, for example, any of the following— giving the local government a covered work declaration for the work; inserting a camera into the plumbing or drainage to allow the inspector to inspect the work; uncovering the plumbing or drainage to the extent necessary to enable the inspector to assess whether the work is compliant.\n(sec.66-ssec.3) An action notice given under subsection (2) may state different actions in relation to different parts of the work. For general requirements for giving an action notice under subsection (2) , see section 97 .\n- (a) the responsible person covers plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work before an inspector has inspected the work; and\n- (b) the inspector inspecting the work reasonably believes the responsible person has failed to comply with section 65 .\n- (a) giving the local government a covered work declaration for the work;\n- (b) inserting a camera into the plumbing or drainage to allow the inspector to inspect the work;\n- (c) uncovering the plumbing or drainage to the extent necessary to enable the inspector to assess whether the work is compliant.","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Allowing covered work declaration to be given if inspection delayed","content":"### sec.67 Allowing covered work declaration to be given if inspection delayed\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe responsible person has asked the local government to inspect the work under section 63 (1) ; and\nan inspector has not started to inspect the work within the period mentioned in section 64 (2) (a) or (b) ; and\nthe responsible person covers plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work before an inspector has inspected the work.\nDespite section 64 , the local government may, instead of inspecting the work under that section, allow the responsible person to give the local government a covered work declaration for the work.\n(sec.67-ssec.1) This section applies if— the responsible person has asked the local government to inspect the work under section 63 (1) ; and an inspector has not started to inspect the work within the period mentioned in section 64 (2) (a) or (b) ; and the responsible person covers plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work before an inspector has inspected the work.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) Despite section 64 , the local government may, instead of inspecting the work under that section, allow the responsible person to give the local government a covered work declaration for the work.\n- (a) the responsible person has asked the local government to inspect the work under section 63 (1) ; and\n- (b) an inspector has not started to inspect the work within the period mentioned in section 64 (2) (a) or (b) ; and\n- (c) the responsible person covers plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work before an inspector has inspected the work.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of work by public sector entity or local government","content":"### sec.68 Inspection of work by public sector entity or local government\n\nThis section applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a public sector entity.\nThe public sector entity may inspect the work or ask the local government to inspect the work.\nThe local government may inspect the work if the public sector entity has asked the local government to inspect the work under subsection (2) .\n(sec.68-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a public sector entity.\n(sec.68-ssec.2) The public sector entity may inspect the work or ask the local government to inspect the work.\n(sec.68-ssec.3) The local government may inspect the work if the public sector entity has asked the local government to inspect the work under subsection (2) .","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Alternatives to local government inspections","content":"## Alternatives to local government inspections","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration that on-site sewage work is compliant","content":"### sec.69 Declaration that on-site sewage work is compliant\n\nThis section applies to the extent the work carried out under a permit issued by a local government is on-site sewage work.\nDespite section 64 , the local government may, instead of inspecting the work under that section, allow an appropriate person to give the local government a declaration in the approved form (an on-site sewage work declaration ), stating that the person—\nhas inspected the on-site sewage work; and\nis satisfied the work is compliant.\nIn this section—\nappropriate person means a person, other than a person who carried out the work, who the local government considers—\nhas appropriate knowledge about the design and function of the on-site sewage facility to which the work relates; and\nis otherwise competent to make the declaration.\n(sec.69-ssec.1) This section applies to the extent the work carried out under a permit issued by a local government is on-site sewage work.\n(sec.69-ssec.2) Despite section 64 , the local government may, instead of inspecting the work under that section, allow an appropriate person to give the local government a declaration in the approved form (an on-site sewage work declaration ), stating that the person— has inspected the on-site sewage work; and is satisfied the work is compliant.\n(sec.69-ssec.3) In this section— appropriate person means a person, other than a person who carried out the work, who the local government considers— has appropriate knowledge about the design and function of the on-site sewage facility to which the work relates; and is otherwise competent to make the declaration.\n- (a) has inspected the on-site sewage work; and\n- (b) is satisfied the work is compliant.\n- (a) has appropriate knowledge about the design and function of the on-site sewage facility to which the work relates; and\n- (b) is otherwise competent to make the declaration.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.70 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a local government if—\nthe local government is mentioned in schedule 7 ; and\nthe work is carried out in an area the local government has declared to be a remote area under section 71 (1) (a) ; and;\nthe work is—\npermit work the local government has declared to be eligible work under section 71 (1) (b) ( eligible work ); or\nnotifiable work (also eligible work ).\n(sec.70-ssec) This subdivision applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a local government if— the local government is mentioned in schedule 7 ; and the work is carried out in an area the local government has declared to be a remote area under section 71 (1) (a) ; and; the work is— permit work the local government has declared to be eligible work under section 71 (1) (b) ( eligible work ); or notifiable work (also eligible work ).\n- (a) the local government is mentioned in schedule 7 ; and\n- (b) the work is carried out in an area the local government has declared to be a remote area under section 71 (1) (a) ; and;\n- (c) the work is— (i) permit work the local government has declared to be eligible work under section 71 (1) (b) ( eligible work ); or (ii) notifiable work (also eligible work ).\n- (i) permit work the local government has declared to be eligible work under section 71 (1) (b) ( eligible work ); or\n- (ii) notifiable work (also eligible work ).\n- (i) permit work the local government has declared to be eligible work under section 71 (1) (b) ( eligible work ); or\n- (ii) notifiable work (also eligible work ).","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government declarations about remote areas and eligible work","content":"### sec.71 Local government declarations about remote areas and eligible work\n\nThe local government may, by resolution—\ndeclare part of its local government area to be a remote area because of the area’s remoteness from the local government’s public office (a remote area declaration ); and\ndeclare particular permit work carried out in a remote area to be eligible work if the local government considers the work is of a type that, even if not inspected, will not be likely to adversely affect public health or safety, or the environment.\nThe local government must—\npublish each declaration on its website; and\ngive the chief executive a copy of the declaration; and\nensure the declaration may be inspected, free of charge, at the local government’s public office; and\nensure each remote area declaration includes a map identifying the remote area.\n(sec.71-ssec.1) The local government may, by resolution— declare part of its local government area to be a remote area because of the area’s remoteness from the local government’s public office (a remote area declaration ); and declare particular permit work carried out in a remote area to be eligible work if the local government considers the work is of a type that, even if not inspected, will not be likely to adversely affect public health or safety, or the environment.\n(sec.71-ssec.2) The local government must— publish each declaration on its website; and give the chief executive a copy of the declaration; and ensure the declaration may be inspected, free of charge, at the local government’s public office; and ensure each remote area declaration includes a map identifying the remote area.\n- (a) declare part of its local government area to be a remote area because of the area’s remoteness from the local government’s public office (a remote area declaration ); and\n- (b) declare particular permit work carried out in a remote area to be eligible work if the local government considers the work is of a type that, even if not inspected, will not be likely to adversely affect public health or safety, or the environment.\n- (a) publish each declaration on its website; and\n- (b) give the chief executive a copy of the declaration; and\n- (c) ensure the declaration may be inspected, free of charge, at the local government’s public office; and\n- (d) ensure each remote area declaration includes a map identifying the remote area.","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice that all eligible work for premises is compliant and operational","content":"### sec.72 Notice that all eligible work for premises is compliant and operational\n\nThis section applies if all of the eligible work authorised for any or all of the premises under the permit has been carried out.\nThe responsible person for the work must, within 10 business days after the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work has become operational and fit for use, give the local government a notice in the approved form (a remote area compliance notice ) stating—\nthe work is compliant; and\nthe plumbing or drainage is operational and fit for use.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe responsible person for the work may authorise a suitably qualified person to prepare and give the remote area compliance notice for the responsible person under subsection (2) .\n(sec.72-ssec.1) This section applies if all of the eligible work authorised for any or all of the premises under the permit has been carried out.\n(sec.72-ssec.2) The responsible person for the work must, within 10 business days after the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work has become operational and fit for use, give the local government a notice in the approved form (a remote area compliance notice ) stating— the work is compliant; and the plumbing or drainage is operational and fit for use. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.72-ssec.3) The responsible person for the work may authorise a suitably qualified person to prepare and give the remote area compliance notice for the responsible person under subsection (2) .\n- (a) the work is compliant; and\n- (b) the plumbing or drainage is operational and fit for use.","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acceptance of remote area compliance notice from suitably qualified person","content":"### sec.73 Acceptance of remote area compliance notice from suitably qualified person\n\nThis section applies if a suitably qualified person gives, or purports to give, a remote area compliance notice for the responsible person for work to a local government.\nThe local government must decide to—\naccept the remote area compliance notice, if the local government is satisfied the person is a suitably qualified person for giving the notice; or\notherwise, refuse to accept the notice.\nThe local government must, within 5 business days after receiving the remote area compliance notice, give the responsible person a notice (the decision notice ) stating whether the local government has accepted or refused to accept the notice.\nIf the local government refuses to accept the remote area compliance notice, the local government must ensure the decision notice includes, or is accompanied by, an information notice about the decision.\nThe local government is taken to have decided to refuse to accept the remote area compliance notice if the local government does not give the responsible person a decision notice within the period required under subsection (3) .\nIf, under subsection (5) , the local government is taken to have decided to refuse to accept the remote area compliance notice, the responsible person is entitled to be given an information notice about the decision.\nFor an appeal against a decision mentioned in subsection (2) (b) or (5) , see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, items 3 and 5.\nIn this section—\nsuitably qualified person includes a person who purports to be a suitably qualified person.\n(sec.73-ssec.1) This section applies if a suitably qualified person gives, or purports to give, a remote area compliance notice for the responsible person for work to a local government.\n(sec.73-ssec.2) The local government must decide to— accept the remote area compliance notice, if the local government is satisfied the person is a suitably qualified person for giving the notice; or otherwise, refuse to accept the notice.\n(sec.73-ssec.3) The local government must, within 5 business days after receiving the remote area compliance notice, give the responsible person a notice (the decision notice ) stating whether the local government has accepted or refused to accept the notice.\n(sec.73-ssec.4) If the local government refuses to accept the remote area compliance notice, the local government must ensure the decision notice includes, or is accompanied by, an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.73-ssec.5) The local government is taken to have decided to refuse to accept the remote area compliance notice if the local government does not give the responsible person a decision notice within the period required under subsection (3) .\n(sec.73-ssec.6) If, under subsection (5) , the local government is taken to have decided to refuse to accept the remote area compliance notice, the responsible person is entitled to be given an information notice about the decision. For an appeal against a decision mentioned in subsection (2) (b) or (5) , see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, items 3 and 5.\n(sec.73-ssec.7) In this section— suitably qualified person includes a person who purports to be a suitably qualified person.\n- (a) accept the remote area compliance notice, if the local government is satisfied the person is a suitably qualified person for giving the notice; or\n- (b) otherwise, refuse to accept the notice.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Assessment and compliance procedures","content":"## Assessment and compliance procedures","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.74 Application of division\n\nThis division applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a local government.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amending approved plan with minor inconsistency to represent work carried out","content":"### sec.75 Amending approved plan with minor inconsistency to represent work carried out\n\nThis section applies if the local government considers—\nthe work carried out under the permit is not correctly represented in an approved plan for the work because of a minor inconsistency between the plan and the work; and\nother than for paragraph (a) , the work carried out under the permit is compliant.\nThe local government may amend the approved plan so the plan correctly represents the work carried out under the permit.\n(sec.75-ssec.1) This section applies if the local government considers— the work carried out under the permit is not correctly represented in an approved plan for the work because of a minor inconsistency between the plan and the work; and other than for paragraph (a) , the work carried out under the permit is compliant.\n(sec.75-ssec.2) The local government may amend the approved plan so the plan correctly represents the work carried out under the permit.\n- (a) the work carried out under the permit is not correctly represented in an approved plan for the work because of a minor inconsistency between the plan and the work; and\n- (b) other than for paragraph (a) , the work carried out under the permit is compliant.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to test or commission plumbing or drainage","content":"### sec.76 Requirement to test or commission plumbing or drainage\n\nAn inspector may require the responsible person for the work to—\ntest or commission plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work in the inspector’s presence; or\nensure another licensee carries out the testing or commissioning in the inspector’s presence; or\nensure a competent person carries out the testing or commissioning, without an inspector being present, within 10 business days after the requirement is made.\nThe person testing or commissioning plumbing or drainage under subsection (1) must carry out the testing or commissioning in compliance with the code requirements for testing or commissioning the work.\nIn this section—\ncompetent person means a person—\nwho holds a licence authorising the person to carry out the testing or commissioning; or\nwhom the local government considers is competent to carry out the testing or commissioning.\n(sec.76-ssec.1) An inspector may require the responsible person for the work to— test or commission plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work in the inspector’s presence; or ensure another licensee carries out the testing or commissioning in the inspector’s presence; or ensure a competent person carries out the testing or commissioning, without an inspector being present, within 10 business days after the requirement is made.\n(sec.76-ssec.2) The person testing or commissioning plumbing or drainage under subsection (1) must carry out the testing or commissioning in compliance with the code requirements for testing or commissioning the work.\n(sec.76-ssec.3) In this section— competent person means a person— who holds a licence authorising the person to carry out the testing or commissioning; or whom the local government considers is competent to carry out the testing or commissioning.\n- (a) test or commission plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work in the inspector’s presence; or\n- (b) ensure another licensee carries out the testing or commissioning in the inspector’s presence; or\n- (c) ensure a competent person carries out the testing or commissioning, without an inspector being present, within 10 business days after the requirement is made.\n- (a) who holds a licence authorising the person to carry out the testing or commissioning; or\n- (b) whom the local government considers is competent to carry out the testing or commissioning.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement for testing or commissioning report","content":"### sec.77 Requirement for testing or commissioning report\n\nThis section applies if—\nan inspector requires the responsible person for the work to ensure a competent person tests or commissions plumbing or drainage under section 76 (1) (c) or an action notice; and\nthe competent person carries out the testing or commissioning.\nThe competent person must prepare and sign a report in the approved form (a testing or commissioning report ) stating—\nthat the person tested or commissioned the plumbing or drainage; and\nthat the plumbing or drainage was tested or commissioned in compliance with the code requirements for testing or commissioning the work; and\nwhether the work relating to the plumbing or drainage complies with the code requirements for the work; and\nif the work relating to the plumbing or drainage does not comply with the code requirements for the work—how the work does not so comply.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe competent person must give the testing or commissioning report to the responsible person within 5 business days after the testing or commissioning is finished.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIf the responsible person is given a testing or commissioning report under subsection (3) , the responsible person must give the report to the local government within—\n10 business days after the testing or commissioning is finished; or\nif before the end of the 10 business days, the local government decides the report may be given within a longer period—the longer period.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.77-ssec.1) This section applies if— an inspector requires the responsible person for the work to ensure a competent person tests or commissions plumbing or drainage under section 76 (1) (c) or an action notice; and the competent person carries out the testing or commissioning.\n(sec.77-ssec.2) The competent person must prepare and sign a report in the approved form (a testing or commissioning report ) stating— that the person tested or commissioned the plumbing or drainage; and that the plumbing or drainage was tested or commissioned in compliance with the code requirements for testing or commissioning the work; and whether the work relating to the plumbing or drainage complies with the code requirements for the work; and if the work relating to the plumbing or drainage does not comply with the code requirements for the work—how the work does not so comply. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.77-ssec.3) The competent person must give the testing or commissioning report to the responsible person within 5 business days after the testing or commissioning is finished. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.77-ssec.4) If the responsible person is given a testing or commissioning report under subsection (3) , the responsible person must give the report to the local government within— 10 business days after the testing or commissioning is finished; or if before the end of the 10 business days, the local government decides the report may be given within a longer period—the longer period. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) an inspector requires the responsible person for the work to ensure a competent person tests or commissions plumbing or drainage under section 76 (1) (c) or an action notice; and\n- (b) the competent person carries out the testing or commissioning.\n- (a) that the person tested or commissioned the plumbing or drainage; and\n- (b) that the plumbing or drainage was tested or commissioned in compliance with the code requirements for testing or commissioning the work; and\n- (c) whether the work relating to the plumbing or drainage complies with the code requirements for the work; and\n- (d) if the work relating to the plumbing or drainage does not comply with the code requirements for the work—how the work does not so comply.\n- (a) 10 business days after the testing or commissioning is finished; or\n- (b) if before the end of the 10 business days, the local government decides the report may be given within a longer period—the longer period.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for giving action notice for work","content":"### sec.78 Criteria for giving action notice for work\n\nAn inspector may give an action notice to the responsible person for the work (the relevant work ) carried out under the permit if—\nthe inspector has inspected the relevant work and is not satisfied the work is compliant; or\nthe work has been covered before the inspector has inspected it\nthe inspector requires further information about whether or not a thing that is part of the work is a thing to which section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies\nthe inspector has inspected the relevant work and considers there is a substantial inconsistency between the work and the permit or an approved plan for the work; or\nThe local government dealt with the application for the permit as a fast-track application and the inspector considers the relevant work includes permit work that is not fast-track permit work.\nthe inspector has, under section 76 (1) (c) , required the responsible person to ensure a competent person tests or commissions plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the relevant work and either of the following applies—\nthe inspector considers the responsible person has contravened section 77 (4) ;\nthe testing or commissioning report prepared by the competent person states that the work, or part of the work, does not comply with the code requirements for the work.\n(sec.78-ssec) An inspector may give an action notice to the responsible person for the work (the relevant work ) carried out under the permit if— the inspector has inspected the relevant work and is not satisfied the work is compliant; or the work has been covered before the inspector has inspected it the inspector requires further information about whether or not a thing that is part of the work is a thing to which section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies the inspector has inspected the relevant work and considers there is a substantial inconsistency between the work and the permit or an approved plan for the work; or The local government dealt with the application for the permit as a fast-track application and the inspector considers the relevant work includes permit work that is not fast-track permit work. the inspector has, under section 76 (1) (c) , required the responsible person to ensure a competent person tests or commissions plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the relevant work and either of the following applies— the inspector considers the responsible person has contravened section 77 (4) ; the testing or commissioning report prepared by the competent person states that the work, or part of the work, does not comply with the code requirements for the work.\n- (a) the inspector has inspected the relevant work and is not satisfied the work is compliant; or Examples of reasons an inspector may not be satisfied work is compliant— • the work has been covered before the inspector has inspected it • the inspector requires further information about whether or not a thing that is part of the work is a thing to which section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies\n- • the work has been covered before the inspector has inspected it\n- • the inspector requires further information about whether or not a thing that is part of the work is a thing to which section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies\n- (b) the inspector has inspected the relevant work and considers there is a substantial inconsistency between the work and the permit or an approved plan for the work; or Example for paragraph (b) — The local government dealt with the application for the permit as a fast-track application and the inspector considers the relevant work includes permit work that is not fast-track permit work.\n- (c) the inspector has, under section 76 (1) (c) , required the responsible person to ensure a competent person tests or commissions plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the relevant work and either of the following applies— (i) the inspector considers the responsible person has contravened section 77 (4) ; (ii) the testing or commissioning report prepared by the competent person states that the work, or part of the work, does not comply with the code requirements for the work.\n- (i) the inspector considers the responsible person has contravened section 77 (4) ;\n- (ii) the testing or commissioning report prepared by the competent person states that the work, or part of the work, does not comply with the code requirements for the work.\n- • the work has been covered before the inspector has inspected it\n- • the inspector requires further information about whether or not a thing that is part of the work is a thing to which section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies\n- (i) the inspector considers the responsible person has contravened section 77 (4) ;\n- (ii) the testing or commissioning report prepared by the competent person states that the work, or part of the work, does not comply with the code requirements for the work.","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for action notice","content":"### sec.79 Requirements for action notice\n\nIf the inspector decides to give an action notice under section 78 (a) or (b) , the inspector must give the notice within 2 business days after carrying out the inspection.\nAn action notice given under section 78 (a) may require the responsible person to take stated action, including, for example—\ncarrying out stated work; and\nrequesting, within a stated period, a further inspection of any work required to be carried out under the notice; and\ngiving the local government a declaration in the approved form that stated work is compliant; and\ngiving the local government particular information about the relevant work, including, for example, information about whether or not a thing that is part of the work is a thing to which section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies; and\narranging for the testing or commissioning of plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the relevant work in the way mentioned in section 76 (1) (a) , (b) or (c) or in another way.\nAn action notice given under section 78 (b) may require the responsible person to—\ndo all of the following—\nstop carrying out stated work;\napply, under part 5 , division 2 , to amend the permit to authorise stated work;\nensure no further work of a stated type is carried out unless the permit is amended as mentioned in subparagraph (ii) ; or\ngive the local government, within a stated period or at a stated stage of the work, an as-constructed drawing that correctly represents the relevant work.\nAn action notice given under section 78 (c) may require the responsible person to arrange for the further testing or commissioning of plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the relevant work in the way mentioned in section 76 (1) (c) or in another way.\nFor the general requirements for the form and content of an action notice, see section 97 .\n(sec.79-ssec.1) If the inspector decides to give an action notice under section 78 (a) or (b) , the inspector must give the notice within 2 business days after carrying out the inspection.\n(sec.79-ssec.2) An action notice given under section 78 (a) may require the responsible person to take stated action, including, for example— carrying out stated work; and requesting, within a stated period, a further inspection of any work required to be carried out under the notice; and giving the local government a declaration in the approved form that stated work is compliant; and giving the local government particular information about the relevant work, including, for example, information about whether or not a thing that is part of the work is a thing to which section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies; and arranging for the testing or commissioning of plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the relevant work in the way mentioned in section 76 (1) (a) , (b) or (c) or in another way.\n(sec.79-ssec.3) An action notice given under section 78 (b) may require the responsible person to— do all of the following— stop carrying out stated work; apply, under part 5 , division 2 , to amend the permit to authorise stated work; ensure no further work of a stated type is carried out unless the permit is amended as mentioned in subparagraph (ii) ; or give the local government, within a stated period or at a stated stage of the work, an as-constructed drawing that correctly represents the relevant work.\n(sec.79-ssec.4) An action notice given under section 78 (c) may require the responsible person to arrange for the further testing or commissioning of plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the relevant work in the way mentioned in section 76 (1) (c) or in another way.\n- (a) carrying out stated work; and\n- (b) requesting, within a stated period, a further inspection of any work required to be carried out under the notice; and\n- (c) giving the local government a declaration in the approved form that stated work is compliant; and\n- (d) giving the local government particular information about the relevant work, including, for example, information about whether or not a thing that is part of the work is a thing to which section 65 (1) (a) to (f) of the Act applies; and\n- (e) arranging for the testing or commissioning of plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the relevant work in the way mentioned in section 76 (1) (a) , (b) or (c) or in another way.\n- (a) do all of the following— (i) stop carrying out stated work; (ii) apply, under part 5 , division 2 , to amend the permit to authorise stated work; (iii) ensure no further work of a stated type is carried out unless the permit is amended as mentioned in subparagraph (ii) ; or\n- (i) stop carrying out stated work;\n- (ii) apply, under part 5 , division 2 , to amend the permit to authorise stated work;\n- (iii) ensure no further work of a stated type is carried out unless the permit is amended as mentioned in subparagraph (ii) ; or\n- (b) give the local government, within a stated period or at a stated stage of the work, an as-constructed drawing that correctly represents the relevant work.\n- (i) stop carrying out stated work;\n- (ii) apply, under part 5 , division 2 , to amend the permit to authorise stated work;\n- (iii) ensure no further work of a stated type is carried out unless the permit is amended as mentioned in subparagraph (ii) ; or","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Inspection and final inspection certificates","content":"## Inspection and final inspection certificates","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection certificate— Act , sch 1","content":"### sec.80 Inspection certificate— Act , sch 1\n\nFor schedule 1 of the Act , definition inspection certificate , an inspection certificate is a certificate, in the approved form—\ngiven by a local government or a public sector entity about work authorised under a permit issued by the local government or entity; and\ncertifying—\nthat a particular part of the work has been carried out; and\nthe work that has been carried out is compliant; and\nif, when the certificate is given, any plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use—the plumbing or drainage is operational and fit for use.\n- (a) given by a local government or a public sector entity about work authorised under a permit issued by the local government or entity; and\n- (b) certifying— (i) that a particular part of the work has been carried out; and (ii) the work that has been carried out is compliant; and (iii) if, when the certificate is given, any plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use—the plumbing or drainage is operational and fit for use.\n- (i) that a particular part of the work has been carried out; and\n- (ii) the work that has been carried out is compliant; and\n- (iii) if, when the certificate is given, any plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use—the plumbing or drainage is operational and fit for use.\n- (i) that a particular part of the work has been carried out; and\n- (ii) the work that has been carried out is compliant; and\n- (iii) if, when the certificate is given, any plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use—the plumbing or drainage is operational and fit for use.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Final inspection certificate— Act , sch 1","content":"### sec.81 Final inspection certificate— Act , sch 1\n\nFor schedule 1 of the Act , definition final inspection certificate , a final inspection certificate is a certificate, in the approved form—\ngiven by a local government or a public sector entity about work authorised under a permit issued by the local government or entity; and\ncertifying that the following work has been carried out—\nfor work authorised under a permit for only 1 premises—all of the work;\nfor work authorised under a permit for 2 or more premises—all of the work for 1 or more of the premises; and\ncertifying—\nthe work that has been carried out is compliant; and\nthe plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\nIf a final inspection certificate is given under subsection (1) (b) (ii) for work authorised under the permit for some but not all of the premises, a later final inspection certificate may relate only to work for premises for which a final inspection certificate has not already been given.\nThis section applies in relation to work carried out under the permit for premises whether or not an inspection certificate has already been given for part of the work.\n(sec.81-ssec.1) For schedule 1 of the Act , definition final inspection certificate , a final inspection certificate is a certificate, in the approved form— given by a local government or a public sector entity about work authorised under a permit issued by the local government or entity; and certifying that the following work has been carried out— for work authorised under a permit for only 1 premises—all of the work; for work authorised under a permit for 2 or more premises—all of the work for 1 or more of the premises; and certifying— the work that has been carried out is compliant; and the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\n(sec.81-ssec.2) If a final inspection certificate is given under subsection (1) (b) (ii) for work authorised under the permit for some but not all of the premises, a later final inspection certificate may relate only to work for premises for which a final inspection certificate has not already been given.\n(sec.81-ssec.3) This section applies in relation to work carried out under the permit for premises whether or not an inspection certificate has already been given for part of the work.\n- (a) given by a local government or a public sector entity about work authorised under a permit issued by the local government or entity; and\n- (b) certifying that the following work has been carried out— (i) for work authorised under a permit for only 1 premises—all of the work; (ii) for work authorised under a permit for 2 or more premises—all of the work for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (i) for work authorised under a permit for only 1 premises—all of the work;\n- (ii) for work authorised under a permit for 2 or more premises—all of the work for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (c) certifying— (i) the work that has been carried out is compliant; and (ii) the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\n- (i) the work that has been carried out is compliant; and\n- (ii) the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\n- (i) for work authorised under a permit for only 1 premises—all of the work;\n- (ii) for work authorised under a permit for 2 or more premises—all of the work for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (i) the work that has been carried out is compliant; and\n- (ii) the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.82 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a local government.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government giving inspection certificate for work","content":"### sec.83 Local government giving inspection certificate for work\n\nThe local government must give an inspection certificate for the work to the responsible person for the work if—\nthe person makes a written request to the local government for an inspection certificate for the work; and\nthe work comprises only part of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for premises; and\nany of the following applies—\nan inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant;\nthe local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ;\nthe local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) .\nSubsection (1) is subject to section 85 .\nThe local government must give the certificate within 2 business days after the following day—\nif the work has been inspected and subsection (1) (c) (i) applies—the day the work was inspected;\nif the local government has been given a covered work declaration or on-site sewage work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given.\n(sec.83-ssec.1) The local government must give an inspection certificate for the work to the responsible person for the work if— the person makes a written request to the local government for an inspection certificate for the work; and the work comprises only part of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for premises; and any of the following applies— an inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant; the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ; the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) .\n(sec.83-ssec.2) Subsection (1) is subject to section 85 .\n(sec.83-ssec.3) The local government must give the certificate within 2 business days after the following day— if the work has been inspected and subsection (1) (c) (i) applies—the day the work was inspected; if the local government has been given a covered work declaration or on-site sewage work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given.\n- (a) the person makes a written request to the local government for an inspection certificate for the work; and\n- (b) the work comprises only part of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for premises; and\n- (c) any of the following applies— (i) an inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant; (ii) the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ; (iii) the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) .\n- (i) an inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant;\n- (ii) the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ;\n- (iii) the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) .\n- (i) an inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant;\n- (ii) the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ;\n- (iii) the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) .\n- (a) if the work has been inspected and subsection (1) (c) (i) applies—the day the work was inspected;\n- (b) if the local government has been given a covered work declaration or on-site sewage work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given.","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government giving final inspection certificate for work","content":"### sec.84 Local government giving final inspection certificate for work\n\nThe local government must give a final inspection certificate for the work to the responsible person for the work if—\nthe work comprises—\nall of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or\nfor a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and\nany of the following applies—\nan inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant;\nthe local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ;\nthe local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) ;\nthe local government has accepted a remote area compliance notice for the work; and\nthe local government is satisfied the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\nSubsection (1) —\napplies subject to section 85 ; and\ndoes not require a local government to give a final inspection certificate for work for which the local government has already given a final inspection certificate.\nSubject to subsection (4) , the local government must give the certificate within 2 business days after the following day—\nif the work has been inspected and subsection (1) (b) (i) applies—the day the work was inspected;\nif the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given;\nif the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given;\nif the local government has accepted a remote area compliance notice for the work—the day the notice was accepted.\nIf 2 or more of subsection (3) (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) apply to parts of the work for which a final inspection certificate is to be given, the local government must give the certificate within 2 business days after the latest day as required under subsection (3) (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) .\n(sec.84-ssec.1) The local government must give a final inspection certificate for the work to the responsible person for the work if— the work comprises— all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or for a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and any of the following applies— an inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant; the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ; the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) ; the local government has accepted a remote area compliance notice for the work; and the local government is satisfied the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\n(sec.84-ssec.2) Subsection (1) — applies subject to section 85 ; and does not require a local government to give a final inspection certificate for work for which the local government has already given a final inspection certificate.\n(sec.84-ssec.3) Subject to subsection (4) , the local government must give the certificate within 2 business days after the following day— if the work has been inspected and subsection (1) (b) (i) applies—the day the work was inspected; if the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given; if the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given; if the local government has accepted a remote area compliance notice for the work—the day the notice was accepted.\n(sec.84-ssec.4) If 2 or more of subsection (3) (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) apply to parts of the work for which a final inspection certificate is to be given, the local government must give the certificate within 2 business days after the latest day as required under subsection (3) (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) .\n- (a) the work comprises— (i) all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or (ii) for a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (i) all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or\n- (ii) for a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (b) any of the following applies— (i) an inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant; (ii) the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ; (iii) the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) ; (iv) the local government has accepted a remote area compliance notice for the work; and\n- (i) an inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant;\n- (ii) the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ;\n- (iii) the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) ;\n- (iv) the local government has accepted a remote area compliance notice for the work; and\n- (c) the local government is satisfied the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\n- (i) all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or\n- (ii) for a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (i) an inspector for the local government has inspected the work and the local government is satisfied the work is compliant;\n- (ii) the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work under section 66 (2) (a) or 67 (2) ;\n- (iii) the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work under section 69 (2) ;\n- (iv) the local government has accepted a remote area compliance notice for the work; and\n- (a) applies subject to section 85 ; and\n- (b) does not require a local government to give a final inspection certificate for work for which the local government has already given a final inspection certificate.\n- (a) if the work has been inspected and subsection (1) (b) (i) applies—the day the work was inspected;\n- (b) if the local government has been given a covered work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given;\n- (c) if the local government has been given an on-site sewage work declaration for the work—the day the declaration was given;\n- (d) if the local government has accepted a remote area compliance notice for the work—the day the notice was accepted.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"When local government is not required to give certificate","content":"### sec.85 When local government is not required to give certificate\n\nThe local government is not required to give the responsible person for work an inspection certificate or final inspection certificate for the work if—\nthe local government or an inspector has given the person an action notice relating to the work or part of the work; and\nany of the following applies—\nthe person has not complied with the action notice;\nif the person has appealed against the decision to give the action notice—the appeal has not ended;\nif the action notice requires the person to apply to amend the permit—the local government has not issued an amended permit in response to the application.\n(sec.85-ssec) The local government is not required to give the responsible person for work an inspection certificate or final inspection certificate for the work if— the local government or an inspector has given the person an action notice relating to the work or part of the work; and any of the following applies— the person has not complied with the action notice; if the person has appealed against the decision to give the action notice—the appeal has not ended; if the action notice requires the person to apply to amend the permit—the local government has not issued an amended permit in response to the application.\n- (a) the local government or an inspector has given the person an action notice relating to the work or part of the work; and\n- (b) any of the following applies— (i) the person has not complied with the action notice; (ii) if the person has appealed against the decision to give the action notice—the appeal has not ended; (iii) if the action notice requires the person to apply to amend the permit—the local government has not issued an amended permit in response to the application.\n- (i) the person has not complied with the action notice;\n- (ii) if the person has appealed against the decision to give the action notice—the appeal has not ended;\n- (iii) if the action notice requires the person to apply to amend the permit—the local government has not issued an amended permit in response to the application.\n- (i) the person has not complied with the action notice;\n- (ii) if the person has appealed against the decision to give the action notice—the appeal has not ended;\n- (iii) if the action notice requires the person to apply to amend the permit—the local government has not issued an amended permit in response to the application.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving copies of final inspection certificate","content":"### sec.86 Giving copies of final inspection certificate\n\nThe local government must, within 2 business days after giving a final inspection certificate for work under section 84 , give a copy of the certificate to—\nthe permit holder; and\nif the permit holder is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\nif the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\nSubsection (3) applies if—\nthe local government is a participating local government for a distributor-retailer; and\nthe distributor-retailer, by notice given to the local government, asks the local government to give the distributor-retailer—\na copy of a stated type of final inspection certificate issued by the local government, including the plans for the work to which the certificate relates; or\nstated information about prescribed water meters installed on premises in the local government area.\nThe local government must comply with the notice as soon as practicable.\nIn this section—\nprescribed water meter see section 58 (3) of the Act , definition prescribed water meter .\ns 86 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 10\n(sec.86-ssec.1) The local government must, within 2 business days after giving a final inspection certificate for work under section 84 , give a copy of the certificate to— the permit holder; and if the permit holder is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n(sec.86-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if— the local government is a participating local government for a distributor-retailer; and the distributor-retailer, by notice given to the local government, asks the local government to give the distributor-retailer— a copy of a stated type of final inspection certificate issued by the local government, including the plans for the work to which the certificate relates; or stated information about prescribed water meters installed on premises in the local government area.\n(sec.86-ssec.3) The local government must comply with the notice as soon as practicable.\n(sec.86-ssec.4) In this section— prescribed water meter see section 58 (3) of the Act , definition prescribed water meter .\n- (a) the permit holder; and\n- (b) if the permit holder is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\n- (c) if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n- (a) the local government is a participating local government for a distributor-retailer; and\n- (b) the distributor-retailer, by notice given to the local government, asks the local government to give the distributor-retailer— (i) a copy of a stated type of final inspection certificate issued by the local government, including the plans for the work to which the certificate relates; or (ii) stated information about prescribed water meters installed on premises in the local government area.\n- (i) a copy of a stated type of final inspection certificate issued by the local government, including the plans for the work to which the certificate relates; or\n- (ii) stated information about prescribed water meters installed on premises in the local government area.\n- (i) a copy of a stated type of final inspection certificate issued by the local government, including the plans for the work to which the certificate relates; or\n- (ii) stated information about prescribed water meters installed on premises in the local government area.","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Failure of local government to give certificate","content":"### sec.87 Failure of local government to give certificate\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe responsible person for the work asks the local government to inspect the work under section 63 and an inspector does not inspect the work as required under section 64 (2) ; or\nthere is a dispute between the responsible person and the local government about whether the local government should have given the person an inspection certificate for work under section 83 or a final inspection certificate for work under section 84 .\nThe local government is taken to have decided to refuse to give the inspection certificate or final inspection for the work to the responsible person.\nIf, under subsection (2) , the local government is taken to have decided to refuse to give an inspection certificate or final inspection certificate, the responsible person is entitled to be given an information notice about the decision.\nFor an appeal against the decision, see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, item 5.\n(sec.87-ssec.1) This section applies if— the responsible person for the work asks the local government to inspect the work under section 63 and an inspector does not inspect the work as required under section 64 (2) ; or there is a dispute between the responsible person and the local government about whether the local government should have given the person an inspection certificate for work under section 83 or a final inspection certificate for work under section 84 .\n(sec.87-ssec.2) The local government is taken to have decided to refuse to give the inspection certificate or final inspection for the work to the responsible person.\n(sec.87-ssec.3) If, under subsection (2) , the local government is taken to have decided to refuse to give an inspection certificate or final inspection certificate, the responsible person is entitled to be given an information notice about the decision. For an appeal against the decision, see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, item 5.\n- (a) the responsible person for the work asks the local government to inspect the work under section 63 and an inspector does not inspect the work as required under section 64 (2) ; or\n- (b) there is a dispute between the responsible person and the local government about whether the local government should have given the person an inspection certificate for work under section 83 or a final inspection certificate for work under section 84 .","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.88 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies in relation to work carried out under a permit issued by a public sector entity.","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public sector entity giving inspection certificate for work","content":"### sec.89 Public sector entity giving inspection certificate for work\n\nThe public sector entity must give an inspection certificate for the work to the responsible person for the work if—\nthe person makes a written request to the entity for an inspection certificate for the work; and\nthe work comprises only part of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for premises; and\nthe entity or an inspector for the local government has inspected the work; and\nthe entity is satisfied the work is compliant.\n(sec.89-ssec) The public sector entity must give an inspection certificate for the work to the responsible person for the work if— the person makes a written request to the entity for an inspection certificate for the work; and the work comprises only part of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for premises; and the entity or an inspector for the local government has inspected the work; and the entity is satisfied the work is compliant.\n- (a) the person makes a written request to the entity for an inspection certificate for the work; and\n- (b) the work comprises only part of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for premises; and\n- (c) the entity or an inspector for the local government has inspected the work; and\n- (d) the entity is satisfied the work is compliant.","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public sector entity giving final inspection certificate for work","content":"### sec.90 Public sector entity giving final inspection certificate for work\n\nThe public sector entity must give a final inspection certificate for the work to the responsible person for the work if—\nthe work comprises—\nall of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or\nfor a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and\nthe entity or an inspector for the local government has inspected the work; and\nthe entity is satisfied—\nthe work is compliant; and\nthe plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\nSubsection (1) does not require a public sector entity to give a final inspection certificate for work for which the entity has already given a final inspection certificate.\n(sec.90-ssec.1) The public sector entity must give a final inspection certificate for the work to the responsible person for the work if— the work comprises— all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or for a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and the entity or an inspector for the local government has inspected the work; and the entity is satisfied— the work is compliant; and the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\n(sec.90-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not require a public sector entity to give a final inspection certificate for work for which the entity has already given a final inspection certificate.\n- (a) the work comprises— (i) all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or (ii) for a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (i) all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or\n- (ii) for a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (b) the entity or an inspector for the local government has inspected the work; and\n- (c) the entity is satisfied— (i) the work is compliant; and (ii) the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\n- (i) the work is compliant; and\n- (ii) the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.\n- (i) all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit; or\n- (ii) for a permit authorising work to be carried out for 2 or more premises—all of the work authorised to be carried out under the permit for 1 or more of the premises; and\n- (i) the work is compliant; and\n- (ii) the plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work is operational and fit for use.","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sec.91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving copies of final inspection certificate","content":"### sec.91 Giving copies of final inspection certificate\n\nIf the public sector entity gives a final inspection certificate for work under section 90 , the entity must give a copy of the certificate to—\nthe permit holder; and\nif the permit holder is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\nthe local government; and\nif a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and\nif the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n(sec.91-ssec) If the public sector entity gives a final inspection certificate for work under section 90 , the entity must give a copy of the certificate to— the permit holder; and if the permit holder is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and the local government; and if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.\n- (a) the permit holder; and\n- (b) if the permit holder is not the owner of the premises—the owner of the premises; and\n- (c) the local government; and\n- (d) if a distributor-retailer supplies a water service or sewerage service for the premises—the distributor-retailer; and\n- (e) if the work involves installing a water meter and the local government is not the water service provider for the premises—the water service provider.","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Inspecting notifiable work not under permit","content":"## Inspecting notifiable work not under permit","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sec.92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.92 Application of division\n\nThis division applies in relation to notifiable work carried out for premises that is not the subject of a permit.","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.93","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to occupier of premises","content":"### sec.93 References to occupier of premises\n\nIn this division, a reference to the occupier of premises includes, if the occupier is not the owner of the premises, a reference to the owner.\n(sec.93-ssec) In this division, a reference to the occupier of premises includes, if the occupier is not the owner of the premises, a reference to the owner.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of notifiable work on request of responsible person","content":"### sec.94 Inspection of notifiable work on request of responsible person\n\nThis section applies if the responsible person for the notifiable work asks the local government to inspect the work.\nAn inspector must start inspecting the work within—\n1 hour after the time agreed between the local government and the responsible person; or\nif a time is not agreed—48 hours after the responsible person asks the local government to inspect the work.\nAn inspector does not fail to comply with subsection (2) only because the inspector can not enter the premises.\n(sec.94-ssec.1) This section applies if the responsible person for the notifiable work asks the local government to inspect the work.\n(sec.94-ssec.2) An inspector must start inspecting the work within— 1 hour after the time agreed between the local government and the responsible person; or if a time is not agreed—48 hours after the responsible person asks the local government to inspect the work.\n(sec.94-ssec.3) An inspector does not fail to comply with subsection (2) only because the inspector can not enter the premises.\n- (a) 1 hour after the time agreed between the local government and the responsible person; or\n- (b) if a time is not agreed—48 hours after the responsible person asks the local government to inspect the work.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.95","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of notifiable work on request of local government","content":"### sec.95 Inspection of notifiable work on request of local government\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe relevant person for the notifiable work has given the commissioner a notice about the work under section 83 (1) of the Act (a completion notice ); and\nwithin 1 year after the completion notice is given, the local government contacts the occupier of the premises to arrange to inspect the work.\nAn inspector may, with the consent of the occupier, inspect the notifiable work to check it complies with the code requirements for the work.\n(sec.95-ssec.1) This section applies if— the relevant person for the notifiable work has given the commissioner a notice about the work under section 83 (1) of the Act (a completion notice ); and within 1 year after the completion notice is given, the local government contacts the occupier of the premises to arrange to inspect the work.\n(sec.95-ssec.2) An inspector may, with the consent of the occupier, inspect the notifiable work to check it complies with the code requirements for the work.\n- (a) the relevant person for the notifiable work has given the commissioner a notice about the work under section 83 (1) of the Act (a completion notice ); and\n- (b) within 1 year after the completion notice is given, the local government contacts the occupier of the premises to arrange to inspect the work.","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sec.96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Action notice for non-compliant notifiable work","content":"### sec.96 Action notice for non-compliant notifiable work\n\nThis section applies if an inspector inspects the notifiable work under section 94 or 95 and is not satisfied the notifiable work or a part of the work is compliant.\nThe inspector may, within 2 business days after finishing the inspection, give the responsible person for the notifiable work an action notice stating the actions the person must take to remedy the matter mentioned in subsection (1) (the stated actions ), including, for example—\ncarrying out particular work; and\nif work is required to be carried out—requesting a further inspection of the work within a stated period; and\ngiving the inspector particular information about the work, including, for example, information about any materials used for the work; and\nuncovering plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work to the extent necessary to enable the inspector to assess whether the work is compliant.\nHowever, the stated actions may include uncovering plumbing or drainage as mentioned in subsection (2) (d) only if the inspector reasonably suspects the work is not compliant.\n(sec.96-ssec.1) This section applies if an inspector inspects the notifiable work under section 94 or 95 and is not satisfied the notifiable work or a part of the work is compliant.\n(sec.96-ssec.2) The inspector may, within 2 business days after finishing the inspection, give the responsible person for the notifiable work an action notice stating the actions the person must take to remedy the matter mentioned in subsection (1) (the stated actions ), including, for example— carrying out particular work; and if work is required to be carried out—requesting a further inspection of the work within a stated period; and giving the inspector particular information about the work, including, for example, information about any materials used for the work; and uncovering plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work to the extent necessary to enable the inspector to assess whether the work is compliant.\n(sec.96-ssec.3) However, the stated actions may include uncovering plumbing or drainage as mentioned in subsection (2) (d) only if the inspector reasonably suspects the work is not compliant.\n- (a) carrying out particular work; and\n- (b) if work is required to be carried out—requesting a further inspection of the work within a stated period; and\n- (c) giving the inspector particular information about the work, including, for example, information about any materials used for the work; and\n- (d) uncovering plumbing or drainage resulting from, or affected by, the work to the extent necessary to enable the inspector to assess whether the work is compliant.","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Requirements for action notices","content":"## Requirements for action notices","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sec.97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form and content of action notice","content":"### sec.97 Form and content of action notice\n\nThis section applies if, under a provision of this regulation (the enabling provision ), a local government or an inspector decides to give an action notice to the responsible person for plumbing or drainage work to take action in relation to the work.\nThe action notice must state—\nthe reason for the decision; and\nthe local government or inspector is not satisfied a stated part of the work is compliant\nthe facts and circumstances that form the basis for the reason; and\nthe particular action the person must take in relation to the work to remedy the matters stated in the notice under paragraphs (a) and (b) ; and\nthe period, that is at least 2 business days after the notice is given, in which the action must be taken; and\nthat it is an offence for the responsible person to fail to comply with the notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and\nany other information as required under the enabling provision.\nThe action notice must also be accompanied by, or include, an information notice about the decision to give the notice.\nFor an appeal against the decision, see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, item 3.\n(sec.97-ssec.1) This section applies if, under a provision of this regulation (the enabling provision ), a local government or an inspector decides to give an action notice to the responsible person for plumbing or drainage work to take action in relation to the work.\n(sec.97-ssec.2) The action notice must state— the reason for the decision; and the local government or inspector is not satisfied a stated part of the work is compliant the facts and circumstances that form the basis for the reason; and the particular action the person must take in relation to the work to remedy the matters stated in the notice under paragraphs (a) and (b) ; and the period, that is at least 2 business days after the notice is given, in which the action must be taken; and that it is an offence for the responsible person to fail to comply with the notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and any other information as required under the enabling provision.\n(sec.97-ssec.3) The action notice must also be accompanied by, or include, an information notice about the decision to give the notice. For an appeal against the decision, see the Planning Act 2016 , schedule 1 , section 1 , table 3, item 3.\n- (a) the reason for the decision; and Example of a reason— the local government or inspector is not satisfied a stated part of the work is compliant\n- (b) the facts and circumstances that form the basis for the reason; and\n- (c) the particular action the person must take in relation to the work to remedy the matters stated in the notice under paragraphs (a) and (b) ; and\n- (d) the period, that is at least 2 business days after the notice is given, in which the action must be taken; and\n- (e) that it is an offence for the responsible person to fail to comply with the notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and\n- (f) any other information as required under the enabling provision.","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.98","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to comply with action notice","content":"### sec.98 Requirement to comply with action notice\n\nThis section applies if a local government or an inspector gives the responsible person for work an action notice.\nThe responsible person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, comply with the notice within—\nthe period for taking action stated in the notice (the stated period ); or\nif, before the end of the stated period, a longer period is decided by the local government or inspector—the longer period.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nAlso, if the local government or inspector considers the person has not complied with the action notice, the local government must give a copy of the notice to the owner of the premises within 5 business days after the end of the required period for compliance under subsection (2) .\nFor complying with a requirement in an action notice to apply under part 5 , division 2 , to amend a permit, see section 43 (3) .\n(sec.98-ssec.1) This section applies if a local government or an inspector gives the responsible person for work an action notice.\n(sec.98-ssec.2) The responsible person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, comply with the notice within— the period for taking action stated in the notice (the stated period ); or if, before the end of the stated period, a longer period is decided by the local government or inspector—the longer period. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.98-ssec.3) Also, if the local government or inspector considers the person has not complied with the action notice, the local government must give a copy of the notice to the owner of the premises within 5 business days after the end of the required period for compliance under subsection (2) .\n- (a) the period for taking action stated in the notice (the stated period ); or\n- (b) if, before the end of the stated period, a longer period is decided by the local government or inspector—the longer period.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Installation, maintenance and related matters","content":"# Installation, maintenance and related matters","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"sec.99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Things approved for installation as plumbing or drainage— Act , s 65","content":"### sec.99 Things approved for installation as plumbing or drainage— Act , s 65\n\nThis section prescribes, for section 65 (1) (f) of the Act , a thing that is approved for installation as plumbing or drainage.\nA fire service product for a fire service is approved for installation as plumbing or drainage if the fire service product—\nis recommended for installation in the fire service by—\na certification body; or\na testing or approval body; and\nis marked as required—\nunder a scheme endorsed by a certification body; or\nby a testing or approval body; and\nhas been tested as required—\nunder a method endorsed by a certification body; or\nby a testing or approval body; and\ncomplies with subsection (4) , if relevant.\nDespite subsection (2) , a fire service product for a fire service that is a fitting, pipe, pump or valve is also approved for installation as plumbing or drainage if the fire service product complies with—\neither—\na relevant automatic fire sprinkler systems standard; or\na relevant fire hydrant installations standard; and\nsubsection (4) , if relevant.\nIf the fire service product is connected to a water service provider’s infrastructure, the fire service product must be installed downstream of an acceptable backflow prevention device.\nIn this section—\nacceptable backflow prevention device means a testable backflow prevention device that is a WaterMark product complying with the code requirements for plumbing or drainage work.\ncertification body means a body accredited as a certification body by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand.\nfire service product , for a fire service, means a thing that is part of the fire service.\nrelevant automatic fire sprinkler systems standard means a standard under any of the following designations as in force on the commencement—\nAS 2118.1:2017\nAS 2118.2—2010\nAS 2118.3—2010\nAS 2118.4—2012\nAS 2118.5—2008\nAS 2118.6—2012.\nrelevant fire hydrant installations standard means a standard under any of the following designations as in force on the commencement—\nAS 2419.1:2017\nAS 2419.2—2009\nAS 2419.3—2012.\ntesting or approval body means a body that is recognised nationally or internationally for testing or approving fire services.\n(sec.99-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 65 (1) (f) of the Act , a thing that is approved for installation as plumbing or drainage.\n(sec.99-ssec.2) A fire service product for a fire service is approved for installation as plumbing or drainage if the fire service product— is recommended for installation in the fire service by— a certification body; or a testing or approval body; and is marked as required— under a scheme endorsed by a certification body; or by a testing or approval body; and has been tested as required— under a method endorsed by a certification body; or by a testing or approval body; and complies with subsection (4) , if relevant.\n(sec.99-ssec.3) Despite subsection (2) , a fire service product for a fire service that is a fitting, pipe, pump or valve is also approved for installation as plumbing or drainage if the fire service product complies with— either— a relevant automatic fire sprinkler systems standard; or a relevant fire hydrant installations standard; and subsection (4) , if relevant.\n(sec.99-ssec.4) If the fire service product is connected to a water service provider’s infrastructure, the fire service product must be installed downstream of an acceptable backflow prevention device.\n(sec.99-ssec.5) In this section— acceptable backflow prevention device means a testable backflow prevention device that is a WaterMark product complying with the code requirements for plumbing or drainage work. certification body means a body accredited as a certification body by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand. fire service product , for a fire service, means a thing that is part of the fire service. relevant automatic fire sprinkler systems standard means a standard under any of the following designations as in force on the commencement— AS 2118.1:2017 AS 2118.2—2010 AS 2118.3—2010 AS 2118.4—2012 AS 2118.5—2008 AS 2118.6—2012. relevant fire hydrant installations standard means a standard under any of the following designations as in force on the commencement— AS 2419.1:2017 AS 2419.2—2009 AS 2419.3—2012. testing or approval body means a body that is recognised nationally or internationally for testing or approving fire services.\n- (a) is recommended for installation in the fire service by— (i) a certification body; or (ii) a testing or approval body; and\n- (i) a certification body; or\n- (ii) a testing or approval body; and\n- (b) is marked as required— (i) under a scheme endorsed by a certification body; or (ii) by a testing or approval body; and\n- (i) under a scheme endorsed by a certification body; or\n- (ii) by a testing or approval body; and\n- (c) has been tested as required— (i) under a method endorsed by a certification body; or (ii) by a testing or approval body; and\n- (i) under a method endorsed by a certification body; or\n- (ii) by a testing or approval body; and\n- (d) complies with subsection (4) , if relevant.\n- (i) a certification body; or\n- (ii) a testing or approval body; and\n- (i) under a scheme endorsed by a certification body; or\n- (ii) by a testing or approval body; and\n- (i) under a method endorsed by a certification body; or\n- (ii) by a testing or approval body; and\n- (a) either— (i) a relevant automatic fire sprinkler systems standard; or (ii) a relevant fire hydrant installations standard; and\n- (i) a relevant automatic fire sprinkler systems standard; or\n- (ii) a relevant fire hydrant installations standard; and\n- (b) subsection (4) , if relevant.\n- (i) a relevant automatic fire sprinkler systems standard; or\n- (ii) a relevant fire hydrant installations standard; and\n- • AS 2118.1:2017\n- • AS 2118.2—2010\n- • AS 2118.3—2010\n- • AS 2118.4—2012\n- • AS 2118.5—2008\n- • AS 2118.6—2012.\n- • AS 2419.1:2017\n- • AS 2419.2—2009\n- • AS 2419.3—2012.","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sec.99A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Temporary approval of urine diverting toilets for installation as plumbing or drainage— Act , s 65","content":"### sec.99A Temporary approval of urine diverting toilets for installation as plumbing or drainage— Act , s 65\n\nFor section 65 (1) (f) of the Act , a urine diverting toilet is approved for installation as plumbing or drainage work if—\nthe toilet is installed as part of the trial of urine diverting toilets—\nundertaken by Queensland Urban Utilities and a university established under an Act or under the law of another State; and\nending on 31 December 2032; and\nthe installation is carried out—\non land, other than residential premises, in the local government area of a participating local government; and\nin accordance with the written agreement of the owner of the land.\nIn this section—\nparticipating local government means the following local governments—\nBrisbane City Council;\nIpswich City Council;\nLockyer Valley Regional Council;\nScenic Rim Regional Council;\nSomerset Regional Council.\nQueensland Urban Utilities means the Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority established under the South-East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act 2009 , section 8 .\nresidential premises means premises used, or intended to be used, as a place of residence or mainly as a place of residence.\nurine diverting toilet means a toilet designed to separate urine from faeces.\ns 99A ins 2025 SL No. 66 s 4\n(sec.99A-ssec.1) For section 65 (1) (f) of the Act , a urine diverting toilet is approved for installation as plumbing or drainage work if— the toilet is installed as part of the trial of urine diverting toilets— undertaken by Queensland Urban Utilities and a university established under an Act or under the law of another State; and ending on 31 December 2032; and the installation is carried out— on land, other than residential premises, in the local government area of a participating local government; and in accordance with the written agreement of the owner of the land.\n(sec.99A-ssec.2) In this section— participating local government means the following local governments— Brisbane City Council; Ipswich City Council; Lockyer Valley Regional Council; Scenic Rim Regional Council; Somerset Regional Council. Queensland Urban Utilities means the Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority established under the South-East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act 2009 , section 8 . residential premises means premises used, or intended to be used, as a place of residence or mainly as a place of residence. urine diverting toilet means a toilet designed to separate urine from faeces.\n- (a) the toilet is installed as part of the trial of urine diverting toilets— (i) undertaken by Queensland Urban Utilities and a university established under an Act or under the law of another State; and (ii) ending on 31 December 2032; and\n- (i) undertaken by Queensland Urban Utilities and a university established under an Act or under the law of another State; and\n- (ii) ending on 31 December 2032; and\n- (b) the installation is carried out— (i) on land, other than residential premises, in the local government area of a participating local government; and (ii) in accordance with the written agreement of the owner of the land.\n- (i) on land, other than residential premises, in the local government area of a participating local government; and\n- (ii) in accordance with the written agreement of the owner of the land.\n- (i) undertaken by Queensland Urban Utilities and a university established under an Act or under the law of another State; and\n- (ii) ending on 31 December 2032; and\n- (i) on land, other than residential premises, in the local government area of a participating local government; and\n- (ii) in accordance with the written agreement of the owner of the land.\n- (a) Brisbane City Council;\n- (b) Ipswich City Council;\n- (c) Lockyer Valley Regional Council;\n- (d) Scenic Rim Regional Council;\n- (e) Somerset Regional Council.","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sec.100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installing water meters","content":"### sec.100 Installing water meters\n\nThis section applies if plumbing work involves installing a water meter for—\na class 1 building on a lot that is part of a community titles scheme; or\na class 2 to 9 building.\nThe responsible person for the work must, at least 2 business days before the plumbing work is covered, give notice that the water meter has been installed to the water service provider for the building.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 100 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 11\n(sec.100-ssec.1) This section applies if plumbing work involves installing a water meter for— a class 1 building on a lot that is part of a community titles scheme; or a class 2 to 9 building.\n(sec.100-ssec.2) The responsible person for the work must, at least 2 business days before the plumbing work is covered, give notice that the water meter has been installed to the water service provider for the building. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) a class 1 building on a lot that is part of a community titles scheme; or\n- (b) a class 2 to 9 building.","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sec.101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testable backflow prevention device—obligation of local government","content":"### sec.101 Testable backflow prevention device—obligation of local government\n\nA local government must establish a program for—\nregistering each testable backflow prevention device installed at premises in its local government area; and\nmonitoring the maintenance and testing of each device.\n(sec.101-ssec) A local government must establish a program for— registering each testable backflow prevention device installed at premises in its local government area; and monitoring the maintenance and testing of each device.\n- (a) registering each testable backflow prevention device installed at premises in its local government area; and\n- (b) monitoring the maintenance and testing of each device.","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sec.102","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testable backflow prevention device—obligations of owner of premises","content":"### sec.102 Testable backflow prevention device—obligations of owner of premises\n\nThis section applies if a testable backflow prevention device is installed at premises in a local government area, whether the device is installed for the first time or to replace a device already at the premises.\nThe owner of the premises must register the testable backflow prevention device, by giving notice, in the approved form, to the local government.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, the owner of the premises need not comply with subsection (2) if—\nthe device has already been registered under subsection (2) after being installed under subsection (1) ; or\na licensee has installed the device under section 103 (1) (a) and given the local government notice of the installation as mentioned in section 103 (3) ; or\na backflow prevention licensee has maintained and tested the device and given the local government notice of the maintenance and testing as mentioned in section 103 (3) .\nThe owner of the premises must also arrange for a backflow prevention licensee to maintain and test the device at least once each year after the device is registered.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.102-ssec.1) This section applies if a testable backflow prevention device is installed at premises in a local government area, whether the device is installed for the first time or to replace a device already at the premises.\n(sec.102-ssec.2) The owner of the premises must register the testable backflow prevention device, by giving notice, in the approved form, to the local government. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.102-ssec.3) However, the owner of the premises need not comply with subsection (2) if— the device has already been registered under subsection (2) after being installed under subsection (1) ; or a licensee has installed the device under section 103 (1) (a) and given the local government notice of the installation as mentioned in section 103 (3) ; or a backflow prevention licensee has maintained and tested the device and given the local government notice of the maintenance and testing as mentioned in section 103 (3) .\n(sec.102-ssec.4) The owner of the premises must also arrange for a backflow prevention licensee to maintain and test the device at least once each year after the device is registered. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) the device has already been registered under subsection (2) after being installed under subsection (1) ; or\n- (b) a licensee has installed the device under section 103 (1) (a) and given the local government notice of the installation as mentioned in section 103 (3) ; or\n- (c) a backflow prevention licensee has maintained and tested the device and given the local government notice of the maintenance and testing as mentioned in section 103 (3) .","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103","sectionType":"section","heading":"Testable backflow prevention device—obligation of licensee","content":"### sec.103 Testable backflow prevention device—obligation of licensee\n\nThis section applies if a licensee carries out the following work (the relevant work )—\ninstalling a testable backflow prevention device at premises, whether for the first time or to replace a device previously installed;\nremoving a testable backflow prevention device from premises.\nThis section also applies if the owner of premises where a testable backflow prevention device is installed arranges for a backflow prevention licensee to maintain and test the device (also the relevant work ), whether to comply with section 102 (4) or an enforcement notice.\nThe licensee must, within 10 business days after carrying out the relevant work, give notice of the relevant work in the approved form to—\nthe local government; and\nthe owner of the premises.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.103-ssec.1) This section applies if a licensee carries out the following work (the relevant work )— installing a testable backflow prevention device at premises, whether for the first time or to replace a device previously installed; removing a testable backflow prevention device from premises.\n(sec.103-ssec.2) This section also applies if the owner of premises where a testable backflow prevention device is installed arranges for a backflow prevention licensee to maintain and test the device (also the relevant work ), whether to comply with section 102 (4) or an enforcement notice.\n(sec.103-ssec.3) The licensee must, within 10 business days after carrying out the relevant work, give notice of the relevant work in the approved form to— the local government; and the owner of the premises. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) installing a testable backflow prevention device at premises, whether for the first time or to replace a device previously installed;\n- (b) removing a testable backflow prevention device from premises.\n- (a) the local government; and\n- (b) the owner of the premises.","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed use of greywater— Act , s 79","content":"### sec.103A Prescribed use of greywater— Act , s 79\n\nThis section applies to greywater, other than kitchen greywater, from plumbing and drainage on premises in a sewered area.\nFor section 79 (5) (b) of the Act , supplying the greywater to a cooling tower that is a part of an air-conditioning unit installed on the premises is prescribed as a use of the greywater.\ns 103A ins 2022 SL No. 171 s 12\n(sec.103A-ssec.1) This section applies to greywater, other than kitchen greywater, from plumbing and drainage on premises in a sewered area.\n(sec.103A-ssec.2) For section 79 (5) (b) of the Act , supplying the greywater to a cooling tower that is a part of an air-conditioning unit installed on the premises is prescribed as a use of the greywater.","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Capacity for greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant and required standard for greywater— Act , s 79","content":"### sec.103B Capacity for greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant and required standard for greywater— Act , s 79\n\nThis section applies if—\ngreywater, other than kitchen greywater, is discharged into a greywater use facility on premises in a sewered area; and\nthe greywater use facility includes a greywater treatment plant (the greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant )—\nin which the greywater is treated; and\nfrom which the greywater is supplied to a cooling tower that is a part of an air-conditioning unit installed on the premises.\nFor section 79 (5) (b) (ii) of the Act , the capacity for the greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant is 20kL or more of treated greywater in a day.\nFor section 79 (5) (b) (iii) of the Act , the prescribed standard to which the greywater is to be treated is the required standard.\nFor subsection (3) , the greywater is treated to the required standard if each parameter for the treated greywater stated in schedule 7A , column 1 is at the concentration or value, or within the range of concentrations or values, stated opposite the parameter in column 2 of the schedule.\ns 103B ins 2022 SL No. 171 s 12\n(sec.103B-ssec.1) This section applies if— greywater, other than kitchen greywater, is discharged into a greywater use facility on premises in a sewered area; and the greywater use facility includes a greywater treatment plant (the greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant )— in which the greywater is treated; and from which the greywater is supplied to a cooling tower that is a part of an air-conditioning unit installed on the premises.\n(sec.103B-ssec.2) For section 79 (5) (b) (ii) of the Act , the capacity for the greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant is 20kL or more of treated greywater in a day.\n(sec.103B-ssec.3) For section 79 (5) (b) (iii) of the Act , the prescribed standard to which the greywater is to be treated is the required standard.\n(sec.103B-ssec.4) For subsection (3) , the greywater is treated to the required standard if each parameter for the treated greywater stated in schedule 7A , column 1 is at the concentration or value, or within the range of concentrations or values, stated opposite the parameter in column 2 of the schedule.\n- (a) greywater, other than kitchen greywater, is discharged into a greywater use facility on premises in a sewered area; and\n- (b) the greywater use facility includes a greywater treatment plant (the greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant )— (i) in which the greywater is treated; and (ii) from which the greywater is supplied to a cooling tower that is a part of an air-conditioning unit installed on the premises.\n- (i) in which the greywater is treated; and\n- (ii) from which the greywater is supplied to a cooling tower that is a part of an air-conditioning unit installed on the premises.\n- (i) in which the greywater is treated; and\n- (ii) from which the greywater is supplied to a cooling tower that is a part of an air-conditioning unit installed on the premises.","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sec.104","sectionType":"section","heading":"Monitoring particular types of greywater use facility— Act , s 136","content":"### sec.104 Monitoring particular types of greywater use facility— Act , s 136\n\nFor section 136 of the Act , the types of greywater use facilities are each greywater use facility, consisting of a greywater treatment plant, with or without a land application area, installed in a sewered area.\ns 104 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 13","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sec.105","sectionType":"section","heading":"Monitoring particular types of on-site sewage facility— Act , s 137","content":"### sec.105 Monitoring particular types of on-site sewage facility— Act , s 137\n\nFor section 137 of the Act , the types of on-site sewage facilities are each on-site sewage facility that includes an on-site sewage treatment plant of a type for which a treatment plant testing approval has been granted.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sec.106","sectionType":"section","heading":"Servicing greywater use or on-site sewage facilities","content":"### sec.106 Servicing greywater use or on-site sewage facilities\n\nA person who services a greywater use facility or on-site sewage facility must, within 10 business days after servicing the facility, give—\na service report to the owner of the facility; and\na copy of the service report to the local government.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nservice report means a report, in the approved form, about the condition of the facility.\n(sec.106-ssec.1) A person who services a greywater use facility or on-site sewage facility must, within 10 business days after servicing the facility, give— a service report to the owner of the facility; and a copy of the service report to the local government. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.106-ssec.2) In this section— service report means a report, in the approved form, about the condition of the facility.\n- (a) a service report to the owner of the facility; and\n- (b) a copy of the service report to the local government.","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"sec.107","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maintenance of particular combined sanitary drains","content":"### sec.107 Maintenance of particular combined sanitary drains\n\nThis section applies if—\na combined sanitary drain serves 2 or more premises, other than body corporate premises; and\nthe drain is obstructed or damaged, including, for example, because of a tree root or a breakage; and\nthe owners of the premises can not agree on suitable and fair arrangements for removing the obstruction or fixing the damage.\nThe local government may—\nremove the obstruction or fix the damage; and\nfairly apportion the reasonable cost of removing the obstruction or fixing the damage between the owners; and\nrecover, as a debt from each owner, the owner’s share of the cost.\nIn this section—\nbody corporate premises means the lots, and any common property, included in—\na community titles scheme; or\na plan under the Building Units and Group Titles Act 1980 .\n(sec.107-ssec.1) This section applies if— a combined sanitary drain serves 2 or more premises, other than body corporate premises; and the drain is obstructed or damaged, including, for example, because of a tree root or a breakage; and the owners of the premises can not agree on suitable and fair arrangements for removing the obstruction or fixing the damage.\n(sec.107-ssec.2) The local government may— remove the obstruction or fix the damage; and fairly apportion the reasonable cost of removing the obstruction or fixing the damage between the owners; and recover, as a debt from each owner, the owner’s share of the cost.\n(sec.107-ssec.3) In this section— body corporate premises means the lots, and any common property, included in— a community titles scheme; or a plan under the Building Units and Group Titles Act 1980 .\n- (a) a combined sanitary drain serves 2 or more premises, other than body corporate premises; and\n- (b) the drain is obstructed or damaged, including, for example, because of a tree root or a breakage; and\n- (c) the owners of the premises can not agree on suitable and fair arrangements for removing the obstruction or fixing the damage.\n- (a) remove the obstruction or fix the damage; and\n- (b) fairly apportion the reasonable cost of removing the obstruction or fixing the damage between the owners; and\n- (c) recover, as a debt from each owner, the owner’s share of the cost.\n- (a) a community titles scheme; or\n- (b) a plan under the Building Units and Group Titles Act 1980 .","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"sec.108","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vents in adjoining buildings","content":"### sec.108 Vents in adjoining buildings\n\nThis section applies if—\na building (the new building ) is built next to another building of a lower height (the old building ); and\nbecause of the building work, it is necessary to—\ncarry out plumbing or drainage work affecting vents of the old building (the affected vents ); and\nchange the affected vents to comply with the code requirements for the plumbing or drainage work.\nThe local government may, by notice to the owner of the old building and the owner of the new building, require—\nthe owner of the old building to change the affected vents as required under subsection (1) (b) (ii) ; and\nthe owner of the new building to pay the owner of the old building the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents as mentioned in paragraph (a) .\nThe owner of a building who is given a notice under subsection (2) must comply with the notice, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nHowever, the owner of the old building is not required to change the affected vents until the owner of the new building—\npays the owner of the old building the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents; or\ngives the owner of the old building security, to the satisfaction of the old building’s owner, for the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents.\n(sec.108-ssec.1) This section applies if— a building (the new building ) is built next to another building of a lower height (the old building ); and because of the building work, it is necessary to— carry out plumbing or drainage work affecting vents of the old building (the affected vents ); and change the affected vents to comply with the code requirements for the plumbing or drainage work.\n(sec.108-ssec.2) The local government may, by notice to the owner of the old building and the owner of the new building, require— the owner of the old building to change the affected vents as required under subsection (1) (b) (ii) ; and the owner of the new building to pay the owner of the old building the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents as mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n(sec.108-ssec.3) The owner of a building who is given a notice under subsection (2) must comply with the notice, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.108-ssec.4) However, the owner of the old building is not required to change the affected vents until the owner of the new building— pays the owner of the old building the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents; or gives the owner of the old building security, to the satisfaction of the old building’s owner, for the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents.\n- (a) a building (the new building ) is built next to another building of a lower height (the old building ); and\n- (b) because of the building work, it is necessary to— (i) carry out plumbing or drainage work affecting vents of the old building (the affected vents ); and (ii) change the affected vents to comply with the code requirements for the plumbing or drainage work.\n- (i) carry out plumbing or drainage work affecting vents of the old building (the affected vents ); and\n- (ii) change the affected vents to comply with the code requirements for the plumbing or drainage work.\n- (i) carry out plumbing or drainage work affecting vents of the old building (the affected vents ); and\n- (ii) change the affected vents to comply with the code requirements for the plumbing or drainage work.\n- (a) the owner of the old building to change the affected vents as required under subsection (1) (b) (ii) ; and\n- (b) the owner of the new building to pay the owner of the old building the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents as mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (a) pays the owner of the old building the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents; or\n- (b) gives the owner of the old building security, to the satisfaction of the old building’s owner, for the reasonable cost of changing the affected vents.","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registers","content":"# Registers","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registers kept by commissioner","content":"## Registers kept by commissioner","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"sec.109","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of licensees— Act , s 41","content":"### sec.109 Register of licensees— Act , s 41\n\nFor section 41 (2) of the Act , the particulars for each licensee are—\nthe licensee’s full name; and\nfor each licence held by the licensee—\nthe class of the licence; and\nthe licence number; and\nany conditions of the licence; and\nany endorsements on the licence; and\nthe expiry date of the licence.\nThe commissioner must make the information mentioned in subsection (1) available to the public on QBCC’s website.\n(sec.109-ssec.1) For section 41 (2) of the Act , the particulars for each licensee are— the licensee’s full name; and for each licence held by the licensee— the class of the licence; and the licence number; and any conditions of the licence; and any endorsements on the licence; and the expiry date of the licence.\n(sec.109-ssec.2) The commissioner must make the information mentioned in subsection (1) available to the public on QBCC’s website.\n- (a) the licensee’s full name; and\n- (b) for each licence held by the licensee— (i) the class of the licence; and (ii) the licence number; and (iii) any conditions of the licence; and (iv) any endorsements on the licence; and (v) the expiry date of the licence.\n- (i) the class of the licence; and\n- (ii) the licence number; and\n- (iii) any conditions of the licence; and\n- (iv) any endorsements on the licence; and\n- (v) the expiry date of the licence.\n- (i) the class of the licence; and\n- (ii) the licence number; and\n- (iii) any conditions of the licence; and\n- (iv) any endorsements on the licence; and\n- (v) the expiry date of the licence.","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"sec.110","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of notices about notifiable work","content":"### sec.110 Register of notices about notifiable work\n\nThe commissioner must keep a register of all notices given under section 83 (1) of the Act .\nThe commissioner must allow a person to—\ninspect the register, free of charge; or\nbuy a copy of an entry in the register for not more than the reasonable cost of producing the copy.\nSubsection (2) is subject to section 111 .\n(sec.110-ssec.1) The commissioner must keep a register of all notices given under section 83 (1) of the Act .\n(sec.110-ssec.2) The commissioner must allow a person to— inspect the register, free of charge; or buy a copy of an entry in the register for not more than the reasonable cost of producing the copy.\n(sec.110-ssec.3) Subsection (2) is subject to section 111 .\n- (a) inspect the register, free of charge; or\n- (b) buy a copy of an entry in the register for not more than the reasonable cost of producing the copy.","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"sec.111","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular documents containing information to which public access is restricted— Act , s 155","content":"### sec.111 Particular documents containing information to which public access is restricted— Act , s 155\n\nA notice given to the commissioner under section 83 (1) of the Act is prescribed for section 155 (4) of the Act .","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registers kept by local governments","content":"## Registers kept by local governments","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"sec.112","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of permits and inspection certificates","content":"### sec.112 Register of permits and inspection certificates\n\nA local government must keep a register containing—\nthe plans and other documents relating to each application for a permit made to the local government, including any plans amended under section 75 ; and\na copy of each permit issued by the local government; and\na copy of each permit issued by a public sector entity and given to the local government under section 54 (b) ; and\na copy of each inspection certificate or final inspection certificate given by the local government; and\na copy of each final inspection certificate prepared by a public sector entity and given to the local government under section 91 (c) .\nThe local government must keep a document mentioned in subsection (1) in the register until the building or structure to which the document relates is demolished or removed.\n(sec.112-ssec.1) A local government must keep a register containing— the plans and other documents relating to each application for a permit made to the local government, including any plans amended under section 75 ; and a copy of each permit issued by the local government; and a copy of each permit issued by a public sector entity and given to the local government under section 54 (b) ; and a copy of each inspection certificate or final inspection certificate given by the local government; and a copy of each final inspection certificate prepared by a public sector entity and given to the local government under section 91 (c) .\n(sec.112-ssec.2) The local government must keep a document mentioned in subsection (1) in the register until the building or structure to which the document relates is demolished or removed.\n- (a) the plans and other documents relating to each application for a permit made to the local government, including any plans amended under section 75 ; and\n- (b) a copy of each permit issued by the local government; and\n- (c) a copy of each permit issued by a public sector entity and given to the local government under section 54 (b) ; and\n- (d) a copy of each inspection certificate or final inspection certificate given by the local government; and\n- (e) a copy of each final inspection certificate prepared by a public sector entity and given to the local government under section 91 (c) .","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"sec.113","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of testable backflow prevention devices","content":"### sec.113 Register of testable backflow prevention devices\n\nA local government must keep a register containing each notice given to the local government under section 102 (2) or 103 (3) .\nThe local government must keep a notice mentioned in subsection (1) in the register until the premises to which the notice relates are demolished or removed.\n(sec.113-ssec.1) A local government must keep a register containing each notice given to the local government under section 102 (2) or 103 (3) .\n(sec.113-ssec.2) The local government must keep a notice mentioned in subsection (1) in the register until the premises to which the notice relates are demolished or removed.","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"sec.114","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register for greywater use and on-site sewage facilities","content":"### sec.114 Register for greywater use and on-site sewage facilities\n\nA local government must keep a register containing a copy of each service report for a greywater use facility or on-site sewage facility given to the local government under section 106 .\nThe local government must keep a copy of a service report mentioned in subsection (1) in the register until the greywater use facility or on-site sewage facility to which the report relates is demolished or removed.\n(sec.114-ssec.1) A local government must keep a register containing a copy of each service report for a greywater use facility or on-site sewage facility given to the local government under section 106 .\n(sec.114-ssec.2) The local government must keep a copy of a service report mentioned in subsection (1) in the register until the greywater use facility or on-site sewage facility to which the report relates is demolished or removed.","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"sec.115","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of show cause and enforcement notices","content":"### sec.115 Register of show cause and enforcement notices\n\nA local government must keep a register containing a copy of each show cause notice and enforcement notice given by the local government.\nThe local government may remove a notice mentioned in subsection (1) from the register if the premises to which the notice relates are demolished or removed.\n(sec.115-ssec.1) A local government must keep a register containing a copy of each show cause notice and enforcement notice given by the local government.\n(sec.115-ssec.2) The local government may remove a notice mentioned in subsection (1) from the register if the premises to which the notice relates are demolished or removed.","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"sec.116","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public access to registers","content":"### sec.116 Public access to registers\n\nThis section applies in relation to a register kept by a local government under this division.\nThe local government must allow a person to—\ninspect the register, free of charge, at the local government’s public office; or\nbuy a copy of an entry in the register for not more than the reasonable cost of producing the copy.\nSubsection (2) is subject to section 117 .\n(sec.116-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a register kept by a local government under this division.\n(sec.116-ssec.2) The local government must allow a person to— inspect the register, free of charge, at the local government’s public office; or buy a copy of an entry in the register for not more than the reasonable cost of producing the copy.\n(sec.116-ssec.3) Subsection (2) is subject to section 117 .\n- (a) inspect the register, free of charge, at the local government’s public office; or\n- (b) buy a copy of an entry in the register for not more than the reasonable cost of producing the copy.","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"sec.117","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular documents containing information to which public access is restricted— Act , s 155","content":"### sec.117 Particular documents containing information to which public access is restricted— Act , s 155\n\nA register kept under this division is prescribed for section 155 (4) of the Act .","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":150},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Fees","content":"## Fees","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"sec.118","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees payable to QBCC","content":"### sec.118 Fees payable to QBCC\n\nSchedule 8 sets out the fees payable to QBCC for the matters stated in the schedule.\nThis section is subject to sections 119 to 123 .\n(sec.118-ssec.1) Schedule 8 sets out the fees payable to QBCC for the matters stated in the schedule.\n(sec.118-ssec.2) This section is subject to sections 119 to 123 .","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"sec.119","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee not payable for application for occupational licence for which there is an associated QBCCA licence","content":"### sec.119 Fee not payable for application for occupational licence for which there is an associated QBCCA licence\n\nThis section applies if a person makes an application (the relevant application ) for the grant, renewal or restoration of a licence (the occupational licence ) mentioned in schedule 9 , column 1.\nIf the person holds an associated QBCCA licence for the occupational licence, no fee is payable for the relevant application for the occupational licence.\nSubsections (4) and (5) apply if the person—\ndoes not hold an associated QBCCA licence for the occupational licence; and\nhas applied for, or asked for the restoration of, an associated QBCCA licence for the occupational licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 , section 33 or 39 (each the QBCCA application ).\nThe person is not required to pay the fee that would, other than for this section, be payable for the relevant application for the occupational licence unless the QBCCA application is refused.\nIf the QBCCA application is refused and the commissioner gives the person notice of the refusal, the person must pay the fee for the relevant application for the occupational licence within 5 business days after being given the notice.\nIn this section—\nassociated QBCCA licence , for an occupational licence mentioned in schedule 9 , column 1, means a QBCCA licence of the class mentioned opposite the occupational licence in column 2 of the schedule.\nQBCCA licence means a contractor’s licence, nominee supervisor’s licence, site supervisor’s licence or mechanical services occupational licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 .\ns 119 amd 2019 SL No. 213 s 4\n(sec.119-ssec.1) This section applies if a person makes an application (the relevant application ) for the grant, renewal or restoration of a licence (the occupational licence ) mentioned in schedule 9 , column 1.\n(sec.119-ssec.2) If the person holds an associated QBCCA licence for the occupational licence, no fee is payable for the relevant application for the occupational licence.\n(sec.119-ssec.3) Subsections (4) and (5) apply if the person— does not hold an associated QBCCA licence for the occupational licence; and has applied for, or asked for the restoration of, an associated QBCCA licence for the occupational licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 , section 33 or 39 (each the QBCCA application ).\n(sec.119-ssec.4) The person is not required to pay the fee that would, other than for this section, be payable for the relevant application for the occupational licence unless the QBCCA application is refused.\n(sec.119-ssec.5) If the QBCCA application is refused and the commissioner gives the person notice of the refusal, the person must pay the fee for the relevant application for the occupational licence within 5 business days after being given the notice.\n(sec.119-ssec.6) In this section— associated QBCCA licence , for an occupational licence mentioned in schedule 9 , column 1, means a QBCCA licence of the class mentioned opposite the occupational licence in column 2 of the schedule. QBCCA licence means a contractor’s licence, nominee supervisor’s licence, site supervisor’s licence or mechanical services occupational licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 .\n- (a) does not hold an associated QBCCA licence for the occupational licence; and\n- (b) has applied for, or asked for the restoration of, an associated QBCCA licence for the occupational licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 , section 33 or 39 (each the QBCCA application ).","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reduced application fee payable for later licence","content":"### sec.120 Reduced application fee payable for later licence\n\nThis section applies if—\na person is the holder of a licence (the first licence ) that has been granted for at least 1 year; and\nthe person applies for another licence (a later licence ) for the period ending at the end of the day the first licence expires.\nThe fee payable for the application for the later licence is the relevant fee regardless of the period for which the licence is proposed to be granted.\nIn this section—\nrelevant fee means—\nfor an application for a later licence that is a plumbers licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 1(a); or\nfor an application for a later licence that is a drainers licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 2(a); or\nfor an application for a later licence that is a restricted licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 4(a).\n(sec.120-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person is the holder of a licence (the first licence ) that has been granted for at least 1 year; and the person applies for another licence (a later licence ) for the period ending at the end of the day the first licence expires.\n(sec.120-ssec.2) The fee payable for the application for the later licence is the relevant fee regardless of the period for which the licence is proposed to be granted.\n(sec.120-ssec.3) In this section— relevant fee means— for an application for a later licence that is a plumbers licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 1(a); or for an application for a later licence that is a drainers licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 2(a); or for an application for a later licence that is a restricted licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 4(a).\n- (a) a person is the holder of a licence (the first licence ) that has been granted for at least 1 year; and\n- (b) the person applies for another licence (a later licence ) for the period ending at the end of the day the first licence expires.\n- (a) for an application for a later licence that is a plumbers licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 1(a); or\n- (b) for an application for a later licence that is a drainers licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 2(a); or\n- (c) for an application for a later licence that is a restricted licence—the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 4(a).","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application fee not payable for renewing or restoring additional licences","content":"### sec.121 Application fee not payable for renewing or restoring additional licences\n\nThis section applies if a person—\napplies to renew or restore 2 or more licences in the same application; and\npays the highest application fee for renewing or restoring 1 of the licences.\nThe person is not required to pay the application fee for renewing or restoring any of the other licences.\nIn this section—\napplication fee —\nfor renewing a licence—means the relevant fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 8 for an application to renew the licence; or\nfor restoring a licence—means the relevant fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 8 for an application to restore the licence.\nhighest application fee —\nfor renewing a licence—means the application fee for renewing the licence that is equal to, or more than, the application fee for renewing each of the other licences; or\nfor restoring a licence—means the application fee for restoring the licence that is equal to, or more than, the application fee for restoring each of the other licences.\n(sec.121-ssec.1) This section applies if a person— applies to renew or restore 2 or more licences in the same application; and pays the highest application fee for renewing or restoring 1 of the licences.\n(sec.121-ssec.2) The person is not required to pay the application fee for renewing or restoring any of the other licences.\n(sec.121-ssec.3) In this section— application fee — for renewing a licence—means the relevant fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 8 for an application to renew the licence; or for restoring a licence—means the relevant fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 8 for an application to restore the licence. highest application fee — for renewing a licence—means the application fee for renewing the licence that is equal to, or more than, the application fee for renewing each of the other licences; or for restoring a licence—means the application fee for restoring the licence that is equal to, or more than, the application fee for restoring each of the other licences.\n- (a) applies to renew or restore 2 or more licences in the same application; and\n- (b) pays the highest application fee for renewing or restoring 1 of the licences.\n- (a) for renewing a licence—means the relevant fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 8 for an application to renew the licence; or\n- (b) for restoring a licence—means the relevant fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 8 for an application to restore the licence.\n- (a) for renewing a licence—means the application fee for renewing the licence that is equal to, or more than, the application fee for renewing each of the other licences; or\n- (b) for restoring a licence—means the application fee for restoring the licence that is equal to, or more than, the application fee for restoring each of the other licences.","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"sec.122","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional application fee for restoring a licence","content":"### sec.122 Additional application fee for restoring a licence\n\nIf a person applies to restore a licence, the person must pay the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 9 for the application in addition to the relevant fee for the application mentioned in item 8 of the schedule.\n(sec.122-ssec) If a person applies to restore a licence, the person must pay the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 9 for the application in addition to the relevant fee for the application mentioned in item 8 of the schedule.","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"sec.123","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administration fee for relevant application or request","content":"### sec.123 Administration fee for relevant application or request\n\nSubsection (2) applies if—\na person makes a relevant application or relevant request; and\nthe designated fee for the application or request is payable.\nThe person must pay the administration fee for the relevant application or relevant request in addition to the designated fee for the application or request.\nSubsection (4) applies if—\na person makes a relevant application or relevant request and pays the designated fee and administration fee for the application or request; and\nin the same financial year as the person made the application or request, the person makes another relevant application (the later application ) or relevant request (the later request ).\nDespite subsections (1) and (2) , the administration fee for the later application or later request is not payable by the person.\nA person applies for a plumbers licence for 2 years, pays the application fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 1(b) and the administration fee, and is granted the licence. The person applies for an endorsement on the licence in the same financial year as the person applied for the licence. The person is not required to pay the administration fee for the endorsement.\nIn this section—\nadministration fee means the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 13.\ndesignated fee , for a relevant application or relevant request, means—\nthe applicable fee mentioned opposite the application or request in schedule 8 ; or\nif the fee for the relevant application is the fee payable under section 120 —that fee.\nrelevant application means an application mentioned in schedule 8 , item 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 or 11.\nrelevant request means a request mentioned in schedule 8 , item 5 or 12.\n(sec.123-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if— a person makes a relevant application or relevant request; and the designated fee for the application or request is payable.\n(sec.123-ssec.2) The person must pay the administration fee for the relevant application or relevant request in addition to the designated fee for the application or request.\n(sec.123-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if— a person makes a relevant application or relevant request and pays the designated fee and administration fee for the application or request; and in the same financial year as the person made the application or request, the person makes another relevant application (the later application ) or relevant request (the later request ).\n(sec.123-ssec.4) Despite subsections (1) and (2) , the administration fee for the later application or later request is not payable by the person. A person applies for a plumbers licence for 2 years, pays the application fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 1(b) and the administration fee, and is granted the licence. The person applies for an endorsement on the licence in the same financial year as the person applied for the licence. The person is not required to pay the administration fee for the endorsement.\n(sec.123-ssec.5) In this section— administration fee means the fee mentioned in schedule 8 , item 13. designated fee , for a relevant application or relevant request, means— the applicable fee mentioned opposite the application or request in schedule 8 ; or if the fee for the relevant application is the fee payable under section 120 —that fee. relevant application means an application mentioned in schedule 8 , item 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 or 11. relevant request means a request mentioned in schedule 8 , item 5 or 12.\n- (a) a person makes a relevant application or relevant request; and\n- (b) the designated fee for the application or request is payable.\n- (a) a person makes a relevant application or relevant request and pays the designated fee and administration fee for the application or request; and\n- (b) in the same financial year as the person made the application or request, the person makes another relevant application (the later application ) or relevant request (the later request ).\n- (a) the applicable fee mentioned opposite the application or request in schedule 8 ; or\n- (b) if the fee for the relevant application is the fee payable under section 120 —that fee.","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other matters","content":"## Other matters","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"sec.124","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualifications and experience for appointment as inspector— Act , s 139","content":"### sec.124 Qualifications and experience for appointment as inspector— Act , s 139\n\nThis section prescribes, for section 139 (1) of the Act , the qualifications and experience an authorised person must have to be appointed by a local government as an inspector.\nIf the authorised person is to assess plans for, or inspect, plumbing work, the person must—\nhold a plumbers licence; or\nhave other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, plumbing work competently.\nIf the authorised person is to assess plans for, or inspect, drainage work, the person must—\nhold a drainers licence; or\nhave other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, drainage work competently.\nIf the authorised person is to assess plans for, or inspect, on-site sewage facilities, the person must—\nhold a drainers licence with an endorsement for on-site sewage facility maintenance; or\nhold a restricted licence for a drainer—on-site sewage facility; or\nhave other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, on-site sewage facilities competently.\n(sec.124-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 139 (1) of the Act , the qualifications and experience an authorised person must have to be appointed by a local government as an inspector.\n(sec.124-ssec.2) If the authorised person is to assess plans for, or inspect, plumbing work, the person must— hold a plumbers licence; or have other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, plumbing work competently.\n(sec.124-ssec.3) If the authorised person is to assess plans for, or inspect, drainage work, the person must— hold a drainers licence; or have other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, drainage work competently.\n(sec.124-ssec.4) If the authorised person is to assess plans for, or inspect, on-site sewage facilities, the person must— hold a drainers licence with an endorsement for on-site sewage facility maintenance; or hold a restricted licence for a drainer—on-site sewage facility; or have other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, on-site sewage facilities competently.\n- (a) hold a plumbers licence; or\n- (b) have other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, plumbing work competently.\n- (a) hold a drainers licence; or\n- (b) have other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, drainage work competently.\n- (a) hold a drainers licence with an endorsement for on-site sewage facility maintenance; or\n- (b) hold a restricted licence for a drainer—on-site sewage facility; or\n- (c) have other qualifications and experience the local government considers necessary to enable the person to assess plans for, or inspect, on-site sewage facilities competently.","sortOrder":159},{"sectionNumber":"sec.125","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evidentiary aids","content":"### sec.125 Evidentiary aids\n\nIn a proceeding for section 107 (2) (c) , a certificate purporting to be signed by the chief executive officer of a local government stating any of the following matters is evidence of the matter—\na matter mentioned in section 107 (1) ;\nthat stated work was carried out under section 107 (2) (a) ;\nthat a stated apportionment of cost under section 107 (2) (b) is a fair apportionment of the cost.\n- (a) a matter mentioned in section 107 (1) ;\n- (b) that stated work was carried out under section 107 (2) (a) ;\n- (c) that a stated apportionment of cost under section 107 (2) (b) is a fair apportionment of the cost.","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Excluded work","content":"# Excluded work","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular work not included as notifiable work","content":"### sch.1-sec.1 Particular work not included as notifiable work\n\nPlumbing or drainage work of the type stated in part 2 is not notifiable work if the work is—\ninstalling an appliance or fixture in a building that is connected to—\na combined sanitary drain; or\na dual reticulated water supply provided by a water service provider; or\nwork for, or connected to, trade waste; or\nwork that uses a performance solution.\n(sch.1-sec.1-ssec) Plumbing or drainage work of the type stated in part 2 is not notifiable work if the work is— installing an appliance or fixture in a building that is connected to— a combined sanitary drain; or a dual reticulated water supply provided by a water service provider; or work for, or connected to, trade waste; or work that uses a performance solution.\n- (a) installing an appliance or fixture in a building that is connected to— (i) a combined sanitary drain; or (ii) a dual reticulated water supply provided by a water service provider; or\n- (i) a combined sanitary drain; or\n- (ii) a dual reticulated water supply provided by a water service provider; or\n- (b) work for, or connected to, trade waste; or\n- (c) work that uses a performance solution.\n- (i) a combined sanitary drain; or\n- (ii) a dual reticulated water supply provided by a water service provider; or","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Included work","content":"# Included work","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.1-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Extending etc. supply pipes","content":"### sch.1-sec.1-oc.2 Extending etc. supply pipes\n\nwork necessary for extending, altering, replacing or removing supply pipes, other than supply pipes for a fire service, if the work is for—\nan existing building; or\nan extension to an existing class 1 building; or\na structure for an existing class 1 building\n(sch.1-sec.1-oc.2-ssec) work necessary for extending, altering, replacing or removing supply pipes, other than supply pipes for a fire service, if the work is for— an existing building; or an extension to an existing class 1 building; or a structure for an existing class 1 building\n- • an existing building; or\n- • an extension to an existing class 1 building; or\n- • a structure for an existing class 1 building","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fire services","content":"### sch.1-sec.2 Fire services\n\nwork necessary for extending or removing a fire service, if the work is—\nassociated with a building development approval under the Building Act 1975 , schedule 2 ; and\nfor an existing class 2 to 9 building\n- • associated with a building development approval under the Building Act 1975 , schedule 2 ; and\n- • for an existing class 2 to 9 building","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing sanitary plumbing","content":"### sch.1-sec.3 Existing sanitary plumbing\n\nwork necessary for extending, altering, replacing or removing sanitary plumbing, if the work is for an existing building","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing sanitary drainage","content":"### sch.1-sec.4 Existing sanitary drainage\n\nwork necessary for extending, altering, replacing or removing sanitary drainage, other than a combined sanitary drain, if the work is for—\nan existing class 1 or 10 building or structure; or\nan extension to an existing class 1 building; or\na structure for an existing class 1 building\n- • an existing class 1 or 10 building or structure; or\n- • an extension to an existing class 1 building; or\n- • a structure for an existing class 1 building","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Temperature control devices","content":"### sch.1-sec.5 Temperature control devices\n\nwork necessary for installing, replacing or removing a temperature control device, if the work is for—\nan existing building; or\nan extension to an existing class 1 building; or\na structure for an existing class 1 building\n- • an existing building; or\n- • an extension to an existing class 1 building; or\n- • a structure for an existing class 1 building","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water heaters","content":"### sch.1-sec.6 Water heaters\n\nwork necessary for installing, replacing or removing a water heater, if the work is for—\nan existing building; or\nan extension to an existing class 1 building; or\na structure for an existing class 1 building\n- • an existing building; or\n- • an extension to an existing class 1 building; or\n- • a structure for an existing class 1 building","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Backflow prevention devices","content":"### sch.1-sec.7 Backflow prevention devices\n\nwork necessary for installing, replacing or removing a testable backflow prevention device or a dual check valve with atmospheric port, if the work is for—\nan existing building; or\nan extension to an existing class 1 building; or\na structure for an existing class 1 building\n- • an existing building; or\n- • an extension to an existing class 1 building; or\n- • a structure for an existing class 1 building","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Greywater treatment plants","content":"### sch.1-sec.8 Greywater treatment plants\n\nwork necessary for installing or replacing a greywater use facility that includes a greywater treatment plant in a sewered area, if the premises where the facility is proposed to be installed generates no more than 3kL of greywater a day","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fixtures for class 1 or 10 buildings","content":"### sch.1-sec.9 Fixtures for class 1 or 10 buildings\n\nwork necessary for installing or relocating a fixture, if the work is for—\nan existing class 1 or 10 building or structure; or\nan extension to an existing class 1 building; or\na structure for an existing class 1 building\n- • an existing class 1 or 10 building or structure; or\n- • an extension to an existing class 1 building; or\n- • a structure for an existing class 1 building","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fixtures for class 2 to 9 buildings of 1 or 2 storeys","content":"### sch.1-sec.10 Fixtures for class 2 to 9 buildings of 1 or 2 storeys\n\nwork, other than for sanitary drainage, necessary for installing or relocating a fixture, if the work is for an existing class 2 to 9 building of 1 or 2 storeys above ground","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sanitary drains","content":"### sch.1-sec.11 Sanitary drains\n\nwork necessary for sealing a sanitary drain upstream from the connection point for a treatment plant or a service provider’s sewerage system, if the work is for an existing building","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sealing supply pipes","content":"### sch.1-sec.12 Sealing supply pipes\n\nwork necessary for sealing a supply pipe downstream from a water meter, if the work is for an existing class 2 to 9 building","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Plumbers licence","content":"# Plumbers licence","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Drainers licence","content":"# Drainers licence","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Restricted licences","content":"# Restricted licences","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Endorsements—plumbers or provisional plumbers licences","content":"# Endorsements—plumbers or provisional plumbers licences","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Endorsements—drainers or provisional drainers licences","content":"# Endorsements—drainers or provisional drainers licences","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of schedule","content":"### sch.6-sec.1 Application of schedule\n\nAn application for, or to amend, a permit for plumbing or drainage work must be accompanied by—\nthe documents as required under part 2 ; and\nthe documents mentioned in each section in part 3 that applies to the application.\nIf an application is required under part 2 or 3 to be accompanied by a plan, the plan must comply with the requirements under part 4 .\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.1) An application for, or to amend, a permit for plumbing or drainage work must be accompanied by— the documents as required under part 2 ; and the documents mentioned in each section in part 3 that applies to the application.\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.2) If an application is required under part 2 or 3 to be accompanied by a plan, the plan must comply with the requirements under part 4 .\n- (a) the documents as required under part 2 ; and\n- (b) the documents mentioned in each section in part 3 that applies to the application.","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Required documents for all applications","content":"# Required documents for all applications","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Documents for work for a class 1a or 10a building","content":"### sch.6-sec.2 Documents for work for a class 1a or 10a building\n\nThis section applies to an application for, or to amend, a permit for work, to the extent the work relates to a class 1a or 10a building.\nThe application must be accompanied by 1 or more plans of the premises where the building is to be situated showing—\nthe location of the proposed building on the premises; and\na floor plan of the proposed building showing any proposed sanitary fixtures; and\nthe elevations of the proposed building.\nIf the proposed work involves installing sanitary drainage, the application must also be accompanied by—\na site classification report, complying with AS 2870—2011, for the premises; and\nif the soil classification for the premises under AS 2870—2011 is H, E or P—a design showing the articulation of the sanitary drainage for the premises.\n(sch.6-sec.2-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for, or to amend, a permit for work, to the extent the work relates to a class 1a or 10a building.\n(sch.6-sec.2-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by 1 or more plans of the premises where the building is to be situated showing— the location of the proposed building on the premises; and a floor plan of the proposed building showing any proposed sanitary fixtures; and the elevations of the proposed building.\n(sch.6-sec.2-ssec.3) If the proposed work involves installing sanitary drainage, the application must also be accompanied by— a site classification report, complying with AS 2870—2011, for the premises; and if the soil classification for the premises under AS 2870—2011 is H, E or P—a design showing the articulation of the sanitary drainage for the premises.\n- (a) the location of the proposed building on the premises; and\n- (b) a floor plan of the proposed building showing any proposed sanitary fixtures; and\n- (c) the elevations of the proposed building.\n- (a) a site classification report, complying with AS 2870—2011, for the premises; and\n- (b) if the soil classification for the premises under AS 2870—2011 is H, E or P—a design showing the articulation of the sanitary drainage for the premises.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Documents for other work","content":"### sch.6-sec.3 Documents for other work\n\nThis section applies to an application for, or to amend, a permit for work for premises, other than to the extent the work relates to a class 1a or 10a building.\nThe application must be accompanied by 1 or more plans of the premises showing—\nthe location of any existing or proposed building or structure on the premises; and\nfor a proposed building—\na floor plan showing any proposed sanitary fixtures; and\nthe elevations; and\nthe location on the premises, and dimensions, of each connection point to—\na service provider’s water supply system; and\nany other supply of water; and\na sewerage system; and\nthe invert levels, and finished surface levels, at each connection point mentioned in paragraph (c) ; and\nthe finished surface level for each overflow relief gully; and\nthe location on the premises of any of the following that is to result from, or be affected by, the work—\nall water meters and supply pipes;\nall fixtures, reflux valves, overflow relief gullies, and sanitary drains;\nthe access points for cleaning and maintaining plumbing and drainage;\nany testable backflow prevention devices; and\nfor work on a class 1 building on a lot that is part of a community titles scheme, or on a class 2 to 9 building—details of the specifications of each water meter on the lot or for the building.\nIf the proposed work involves installing sanitary drainage, the application must also be accompanied by—\na site classification report, complying with AS 2870—2011, for the premises; and\nif the soil classification for the premises under AS 2870—2011 is H, E or P—a design showing the articulation of the sanitary drainage for the premises.\nsch 6 s 3 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 16\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for, or to amend, a permit for work for premises, other than to the extent the work relates to a class 1a or 10a building.\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by 1 or more plans of the premises showing— the location of any existing or proposed building or structure on the premises; and for a proposed building— a floor plan showing any proposed sanitary fixtures; and the elevations; and the location on the premises, and dimensions, of each connection point to— a service provider’s water supply system; and any other supply of water; and a sewerage system; and the invert levels, and finished surface levels, at each connection point mentioned in paragraph (c) ; and the finished surface level for each overflow relief gully; and the location on the premises of any of the following that is to result from, or be affected by, the work— all water meters and supply pipes; all fixtures, reflux valves, overflow relief gullies, and sanitary drains; the access points for cleaning and maintaining plumbing and drainage; any testable backflow prevention devices; and for work on a class 1 building on a lot that is part of a community titles scheme, or on a class 2 to 9 building—details of the specifications of each water meter on the lot or for the building.\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.3) If the proposed work involves installing sanitary drainage, the application must also be accompanied by— a site classification report, complying with AS 2870—2011, for the premises; and if the soil classification for the premises under AS 2870—2011 is H, E or P—a design showing the articulation of the sanitary drainage for the premises.\n- (a) the location of any existing or proposed building or structure on the premises; and\n- (b) for a proposed building— (i) a floor plan showing any proposed sanitary fixtures; and (ii) the elevations; and\n- (i) a floor plan showing any proposed sanitary fixtures; and\n- (ii) the elevations; and\n- (c) the location on the premises, and dimensions, of each connection point to— (i) a service provider’s water supply system; and (ii) any other supply of water; and (iii) a sewerage system; and\n- (i) a service provider’s water supply system; and\n- (ii) any other supply of water; and\n- (iii) a sewerage system; and\n- (d) the invert levels, and finished surface levels, at each connection point mentioned in paragraph (c) ; and\n- (e) the finished surface level for each overflow relief gully; and\n- (f) the location on the premises of any of the following that is to result from, or be affected by, the work— (i) all water meters and supply pipes; (ii) all fixtures, reflux valves, overflow relief gullies, and sanitary drains; (iii) the access points for cleaning and maintaining plumbing and drainage; (iv) any testable backflow prevention devices; and\n- (i) all water meters and supply pipes;\n- (ii) all fixtures, reflux valves, overflow relief gullies, and sanitary drains;\n- (iii) the access points for cleaning and maintaining plumbing and drainage;\n- (iv) any testable backflow prevention devices; and\n- (g) for work on a class 1 building on a lot that is part of a community titles scheme, or on a class 2 to 9 building—details of the specifications of each water meter on the lot or for the building.\n- (i) a floor plan showing any proposed sanitary fixtures; and\n- (ii) the elevations; and\n- (i) a service provider’s water supply system; and\n- (ii) any other supply of water; and\n- (iii) a sewerage system; and\n- (i) all water meters and supply pipes;\n- (ii) all fixtures, reflux valves, overflow relief gullies, and sanitary drains;\n- (iii) the access points for cleaning and maintaining plumbing and drainage;\n- (iv) any testable backflow prevention devices; and\n- (a) a site classification report, complying with AS 2870—2011, for the premises; and\n- (b) if the soil classification for the premises under AS 2870—2011 is H, E or P—a design showing the articulation of the sanitary drainage for the premises.","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional documents required for particular applications","content":"# Additional documents required for particular applications","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Documents relevant to greywater use facilities","content":"## Documents relevant to greywater use facilities","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Documents for work for particular greywater use facilities","content":"### sch.6-sec.4 Documents for work for particular greywater use facilities\n\nThis section applies to an application relating to permit work for a greywater use facility, other than to the extent the facility consists of a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant.\nThe application must be accompanied by 1 or more plans showing—\nthe location of any existing or proposed greywater treatment plant; and\nthe location of, and connection points for, any existing greywater use facility at the premises, including any connection points to sanitary drainage; and\nthe proposed location of, and connection points for, any proposed greywater use facility at the premises, including any proposed connection points to sanitary drainage; and\nthe ground levels and drainage invert levels to show whether sanitary drains can gravity feed to the connection point for—\na greywater diversion device; or\na greywater treatment plant; or\na sewerage system; and\nif the greywater use facility is to include a land application area—\nthe proposed location of the area; and\nthe layout of drainage for the area; and\nthe distance from the area to each boundary of the premises; and\nthe distance from the area to existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and\nthe distance from the area to any other existing or proposed land application area on the premises; and\nthe distance from the area to any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas; and\nthe distance from the area to any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by greywater from the facility.\nThe application must also be accompanied by—\ndetails of the proposed use of the greywater; and\nif the greywater is to be applied to a land application area—details of how the greywater is to be applied to the land application area; and\nif the greywater use facility includes a greywater treatment plant (other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant)—\ndetails of the type and size of the treatment plant; and\na copy of the treatment plant approval for the treatment plant; and\na site and soil evaluation report for the premises.\nIf the greywater use facility is not in a sewered area, the plans accompanying the application must also show—\nthe location of any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and\nif the work relates to a land application area, the distances from the area to—\nany existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and\nthe land application area for the on-site sewage treatment plant.\nsch 6 s 4 amd 2022 SL No. 171 s 18\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.1) This section applies to an application relating to permit work for a greywater use facility, other than to the extent the facility consists of a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by 1 or more plans showing— the location of any existing or proposed greywater treatment plant; and the location of, and connection points for, any existing greywater use facility at the premises, including any connection points to sanitary drainage; and the proposed location of, and connection points for, any proposed greywater use facility at the premises, including any proposed connection points to sanitary drainage; and the ground levels and drainage invert levels to show whether sanitary drains can gravity feed to the connection point for— a greywater diversion device; or a greywater treatment plant; or a sewerage system; and if the greywater use facility is to include a land application area— the proposed location of the area; and the layout of drainage for the area; and the distance from the area to each boundary of the premises; and the distance from the area to existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and the distance from the area to any other existing or proposed land application area on the premises; and the distance from the area to any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas; and the distance from the area to any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by greywater from the facility.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.3) The application must also be accompanied by— details of the proposed use of the greywater; and if the greywater is to be applied to a land application area—details of how the greywater is to be applied to the land application area; and if the greywater use facility includes a greywater treatment plant (other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant)— details of the type and size of the treatment plant; and a copy of the treatment plant approval for the treatment plant; and a site and soil evaluation report for the premises.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.4) If the greywater use facility is not in a sewered area, the plans accompanying the application must also show— the location of any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and if the work relates to a land application area, the distances from the area to— any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and the land application area for the on-site sewage treatment plant.\n- (a) the location of any existing or proposed greywater treatment plant; and\n- (b) the location of, and connection points for, any existing greywater use facility at the premises, including any connection points to sanitary drainage; and\n- (c) the proposed location of, and connection points for, any proposed greywater use facility at the premises, including any proposed connection points to sanitary drainage; and\n- (d) the ground levels and drainage invert levels to show whether sanitary drains can gravity feed to the connection point for— (i) a greywater diversion device; or (ii) a greywater treatment plant; or (iii) a sewerage system; and\n- (i) a greywater diversion device; or\n- (ii) a greywater treatment plant; or\n- (iii) a sewerage system; and\n- (e) if the greywater use facility is to include a land application area— (i) the proposed location of the area; and (ii) the layout of drainage for the area; and (iii) the distance from the area to each boundary of the premises; and (iv) the distance from the area to existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and (v) the distance from the area to any other existing or proposed land application area on the premises; and (vi) the distance from the area to any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas; and (vii) the distance from the area to any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by greywater from the facility.\n- (i) the proposed location of the area; and\n- (ii) the layout of drainage for the area; and\n- (iii) the distance from the area to each boundary of the premises; and\n- (iv) the distance from the area to existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and\n- (v) the distance from the area to any other existing or proposed land application area on the premises; and\n- (vi) the distance from the area to any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas; and\n- (vii) the distance from the area to any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by greywater from the facility.\n- (i) a greywater diversion device; or\n- (ii) a greywater treatment plant; or\n- (iii) a sewerage system; and\n- (i) the proposed location of the area; and\n- (ii) the layout of drainage for the area; and\n- (iii) the distance from the area to each boundary of the premises; and\n- (iv) the distance from the area to existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and\n- (v) the distance from the area to any other existing or proposed land application area on the premises; and\n- (vi) the distance from the area to any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas; and\n- (vii) the distance from the area to any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by greywater from the facility.\n- (a) details of the proposed use of the greywater; and\n- (b) if the greywater is to be applied to a land application area—details of how the greywater is to be applied to the land application area; and\n- (c) if the greywater use facility includes a greywater treatment plant (other than a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant)— (i) details of the type and size of the treatment plant; and (ii) a copy of the treatment plant approval for the treatment plant; and\n- (i) details of the type and size of the treatment plant; and\n- (ii) a copy of the treatment plant approval for the treatment plant; and\n- (d) a site and soil evaluation report for the premises.\n- (i) details of the type and size of the treatment plant; and\n- (ii) a copy of the treatment plant approval for the treatment plant; and\n- (a) the location of any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and\n- (b) if the work relates to a land application area, the distances from the area to— (i) any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and (ii) the land application area for the on-site sewage treatment plant.\n- (i) any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and\n- (ii) the land application area for the on-site sewage treatment plant.\n- (i) any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and\n- (ii) the land application area for the on-site sewage treatment plant.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.4A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Documents for work for greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant","content":"### sch.6-sec.4A Documents for work for greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant\n\nThis section applies to an application relating to a permit for work for a greywater use facility including a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant.\nThe application must be accompanied by—\ndetails of the type and size of the treatment plant; and\na report about how greywater will be treated in the treatment plant to the required standard; and\na plan for managing the treatment plant that complies with subsection (3) .\nThe plan for managing the greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant must—\ndescribe the systems for—\ncollecting and processing the greywater at the treatment plant; and\nsupplying greywater to the cooling tower at the treatment plant; and\nidentify each hazard and hazardous event associated with each system mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\ninclude an assessment of the risks associated with each hazard and hazardous event mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and\nstate each action that will be taken in response to each risk mentioned in paragraph (c) ; and\nstate how the treatment plant will be monitored to ensure greywater is treated to the required standard; and\nstate how each action mentioned in paragraph (d) will be monitored to check its effectiveness; and\nstate how records of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f) will be kept; and\nstate how often the plan will be reviewed; and\nstate the name and contact details of each person who will be responsible for—\ntaking each action mentioned in paragraph (d) ; and\nmonitoring the treatment plant as mentioned in paragraph (e) ; and\nmonitoring each action to which paragraph (f) relates; and\nkeeping records of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f); and\nreviewing the plan; and\nprovide for any other matters relevant to the management of the treatment plant.\ns 4A ins 2022 SL No. 171 s 19\n(sch.6-sec.4A-ssec.1) This section applies to an application relating to a permit for work for a greywater use facility including a greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant.\n(sch.6-sec.4A-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by— details of the type and size of the treatment plant; and a report about how greywater will be treated in the treatment plant to the required standard; and a plan for managing the treatment plant that complies with subsection (3) .\n(sch.6-sec.4A-ssec.3) The plan for managing the greywater (cooling tower) treatment plant must— describe the systems for— collecting and processing the greywater at the treatment plant; and supplying greywater to the cooling tower at the treatment plant; and identify each hazard and hazardous event associated with each system mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and include an assessment of the risks associated with each hazard and hazardous event mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and state each action that will be taken in response to each risk mentioned in paragraph (c) ; and state how the treatment plant will be monitored to ensure greywater is treated to the required standard; and state how each action mentioned in paragraph (d) will be monitored to check its effectiveness; and state how records of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f) will be kept; and state how often the plan will be reviewed; and state the name and contact details of each person who will be responsible for— taking each action mentioned in paragraph (d) ; and monitoring the treatment plant as mentioned in paragraph (e) ; and monitoring each action to which paragraph (f) relates; and keeping records of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f); and reviewing the plan; and provide for any other matters relevant to the management of the treatment plant.\n- (a) details of the type and size of the treatment plant; and\n- (b) a report about how greywater will be treated in the treatment plant to the required standard; and\n- (c) a plan for managing the treatment plant that complies with subsection (3) .\n- (a) describe the systems for— (i) collecting and processing the greywater at the treatment plant; and (ii) supplying greywater to the cooling tower at the treatment plant; and\n- (i) collecting and processing the greywater at the treatment plant; and\n- (ii) supplying greywater to the cooling tower at the treatment plant; and\n- (b) identify each hazard and hazardous event associated with each system mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\n- (c) include an assessment of the risks associated with each hazard and hazardous event mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and\n- (d) state each action that will be taken in response to each risk mentioned in paragraph (c) ; and\n- (e) state how the treatment plant will be monitored to ensure greywater is treated to the required standard; and\n- (f) state how each action mentioned in paragraph (d) will be monitored to check its effectiveness; and\n- (g) state how records of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f) will be kept; and\n- (h) state how often the plan will be reviewed; and\n- (i) state the name and contact details of each person who will be responsible for— (i) taking each action mentioned in paragraph (d) ; and (ii) monitoring the treatment plant as mentioned in paragraph (e) ; and (iii) monitoring each action to which paragraph (f) relates; and (iv) keeping records of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f); and (v) reviewing the plan; and\n- (i) taking each action mentioned in paragraph (d) ; and\n- (ii) monitoring the treatment plant as mentioned in paragraph (e) ; and\n- (iii) monitoring each action to which paragraph (f) relates; and\n- (iv) keeping records of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f); and\n- (v) reviewing the plan; and\n- (j) provide for any other matters relevant to the management of the treatment plant.\n- (i) collecting and processing the greywater at the treatment plant; and\n- (ii) supplying greywater to the cooling tower at the treatment plant; and\n- (i) taking each action mentioned in paragraph (d) ; and\n- (ii) monitoring the treatment plant as mentioned in paragraph (e) ; and\n- (iii) monitoring each action to which paragraph (f) relates; and\n- (iv) keeping records of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f); and\n- (v) reviewing the plan; and","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other documents","content":"## Other documents","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Documents for work for an on-site sewage facility","content":"### sch.6-sec.5 Documents for work for an on-site sewage facility\n\nAn application relating to a permit for work for an on-site sewage facility must be accompanied by 1 or more plans showing—\nthe location of—\nany existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and\nany vulnerable body of water that may be affected by effluent from the facility; and\nthe location of, and connection points for, any existing on-site sewage facility at the premises; and\nthe proposed location of, and connection points for, any proposed on-site sewage facility at the premises; and\nthe ground levels and drainage invert levels to show whether sanitary drains can gravity feed to the connection point for the on-site sewage treatment plant forming part of the facility.\nIf the work relates to a land application area, the plans must also show—\nthe proposed location of the area; and\nthe layout of drainage for the area; and\nhow the effluent is to be applied to the area; and\nthe distances from the area to—\nthe boundaries of the premises; and\nany existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and\nany impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas.\nThe application must also be accompanied by—\ndetails about the type and size of the on-site sewage treatment plant; and\nif the on-site sewage facility includes a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant—a copy of the treatment plant approval for the treatment plant; and\na site and soil evaluation report for the premises.\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.1) An application relating to a permit for work for an on-site sewage facility must be accompanied by 1 or more plans showing— the location of— any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by effluent from the facility; and the location of, and connection points for, any existing on-site sewage facility at the premises; and the proposed location of, and connection points for, any proposed on-site sewage facility at the premises; and the ground levels and drainage invert levels to show whether sanitary drains can gravity feed to the connection point for the on-site sewage treatment plant forming part of the facility.\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.2) If the work relates to a land application area, the plans must also show— the proposed location of the area; and the layout of drainage for the area; and how the effluent is to be applied to the area; and the distances from the area to— the boundaries of the premises; and any existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas.\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.3) The application must also be accompanied by— details about the type and size of the on-site sewage treatment plant; and if the on-site sewage facility includes a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant—a copy of the treatment plant approval for the treatment plant; and a site and soil evaluation report for the premises.\n- (a) the location of— (i) any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and (ii) any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by effluent from the facility; and\n- (i) any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and\n- (ii) any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by effluent from the facility; and\n- (b) the location of, and connection points for, any existing on-site sewage facility at the premises; and\n- (c) the proposed location of, and connection points for, any proposed on-site sewage facility at the premises; and\n- (d) the ground levels and drainage invert levels to show whether sanitary drains can gravity feed to the connection point for the on-site sewage treatment plant forming part of the facility.\n- (i) any existing or proposed on-site sewage treatment plant; and\n- (ii) any vulnerable body of water that may be affected by effluent from the facility; and\n- (a) the proposed location of the area; and\n- (b) the layout of drainage for the area; and\n- (c) how the effluent is to be applied to the area; and\n- (d) the distances from the area to— (i) the boundaries of the premises; and (ii) any existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and (iii) any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas.\n- (i) the boundaries of the premises; and\n- (ii) any existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and\n- (iii) any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas.\n- (i) the boundaries of the premises; and\n- (ii) any existing or proposed buildings or structures on the premises; and\n- (iii) any impervious surfaces on the premises including, for example, paths or paved areas.\n- (a) details about the type and size of the on-site sewage treatment plant; and\n- (b) if the on-site sewage facility includes a secondary on-site sewage treatment plant—a copy of the treatment plant approval for the treatment plant; and\n- (c) a site and soil evaluation report for the premises.","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Documents supporting a performance solution","content":"### sch.6-sec.6 Documents supporting a performance solution\n\nThis section applies to an application if, for the application, a performance solution is proposed to be used to comply with a performance requirement of—\nthe Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code; or\nthe Plumbing Code of Australia.\nThe application must be accompanied by—\na document stating—\neach performance requirement the performance solution is intended to satisfy; and\ndetails of the performance solution, including, for example, how the performance solution differs from the deemed-to-satisfy solution for the performance requirement; and\nhow the performance solution will satisfy the performance requirement; and\ndetails of the test results and other information relied on to develop the performance solution; and\nany document certifying technical details or drawings for the performance solution provided by a competent person for developing the performance solution.\nIn this section—\ncompetent person , for developing a performance solution, means any of the following persons—\na person who holds a licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 under which the person is qualified to develop the solution;\na registered professional engineer for an area of engineering relevant to developing the solution;\nanother person the local government deciding the application considers is competent to develop the solution.\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.1) This section applies to an application if, for the application, a performance solution is proposed to be used to comply with a performance requirement of— the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code; or the Plumbing Code of Australia.\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by— a document stating— each performance requirement the performance solution is intended to satisfy; and details of the performance solution, including, for example, how the performance solution differs from the deemed-to-satisfy solution for the performance requirement; and how the performance solution will satisfy the performance requirement; and details of the test results and other information relied on to develop the performance solution; and any document certifying technical details or drawings for the performance solution provided by a competent person for developing the performance solution.\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.3) In this section— competent person , for developing a performance solution, means any of the following persons— a person who holds a licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 under which the person is qualified to develop the solution; a registered professional engineer for an area of engineering relevant to developing the solution; another person the local government deciding the application considers is competent to develop the solution.\n- (a) the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code; or\n- (b) the Plumbing Code of Australia.\n- (a) a document stating— (i) each performance requirement the performance solution is intended to satisfy; and (ii) details of the performance solution, including, for example, how the performance solution differs from the deemed-to-satisfy solution for the performance requirement; and (iii) how the performance solution will satisfy the performance requirement; and (iv) details of the test results and other information relied on to develop the performance solution; and\n- (i) each performance requirement the performance solution is intended to satisfy; and\n- (ii) details of the performance solution, including, for example, how the performance solution differs from the deemed-to-satisfy solution for the performance requirement; and\n- (iii) how the performance solution will satisfy the performance requirement; and\n- (iv) details of the test results and other information relied on to develop the performance solution; and\n- (b) any document certifying technical details or drawings for the performance solution provided by a competent person for developing the performance solution.\n- (i) each performance requirement the performance solution is intended to satisfy; and\n- (ii) details of the performance solution, including, for example, how the performance solution differs from the deemed-to-satisfy solution for the performance requirement; and\n- (iii) how the performance solution will satisfy the performance requirement; and\n- (iv) details of the test results and other information relied on to develop the performance solution; and\n- (a) a person who holds a licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 under which the person is qualified to develop the solution;\n- (b) a registered professional engineer for an area of engineering relevant to developing the solution;\n- (c) another person the local government deciding the application considers is competent to develop the solution.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Documents supporting an alternative solution","content":"### sch.6-sec.7 Documents supporting an alternative solution\n\nThis section applies to an application if, for the application, an alternative solution under the Queensland Development Code is proposed to be used to comply with a performance criteria of the code.\nThe application must be accompanied by—\na document that states—\neach performance criteria the alternative solution is intended to satisfy; and\ndetails of the alternative solution, including, for example, how the alternative solution differs from the performance criteria; and\nhow the alternative solution will satisfy the performance criteria; and\ndetails of the test results and other information relied on to develop the alternative solution; and\nany document certifying technical details or drawings for the alternative solution provided by a competent person for developing the alternative solution.\nIn this section—\ncompetent person , for developing an alternative solution, means any of the following persons—\na person who holds a licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 under which the person is qualified to develop the solution;\na registered professional engineer for an area of engineering relevant to developing the solution;\nanother person the local government deciding the application considers is competent to develop the solution.\n(sch.6-sec.7-ssec.1) This section applies to an application if, for the application, an alternative solution under the Queensland Development Code is proposed to be used to comply with a performance criteria of the code.\n(sch.6-sec.7-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by— a document that states— each performance criteria the alternative solution is intended to satisfy; and details of the alternative solution, including, for example, how the alternative solution differs from the performance criteria; and how the alternative solution will satisfy the performance criteria; and details of the test results and other information relied on to develop the alternative solution; and any document certifying technical details or drawings for the alternative solution provided by a competent person for developing the alternative solution.\n(sch.6-sec.7-ssec.3) In this section— competent person , for developing an alternative solution, means any of the following persons— a person who holds a licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 under which the person is qualified to develop the solution; a registered professional engineer for an area of engineering relevant to developing the solution; another person the local government deciding the application considers is competent to develop the solution.\n- (a) a document that states— (i) each performance criteria the alternative solution is intended to satisfy; and (ii) details of the alternative solution, including, for example, how the alternative solution differs from the performance criteria; and (iii) how the alternative solution will satisfy the performance criteria; and (iv) details of the test results and other information relied on to develop the alternative solution; and\n- (i) each performance criteria the alternative solution is intended to satisfy; and\n- (ii) details of the alternative solution, including, for example, how the alternative solution differs from the performance criteria; and\n- (iii) how the alternative solution will satisfy the performance criteria; and\n- (iv) details of the test results and other information relied on to develop the alternative solution; and\n- (b) any document certifying technical details or drawings for the alternative solution provided by a competent person for developing the alternative solution.\n- (i) each performance criteria the alternative solution is intended to satisfy; and\n- (ii) details of the alternative solution, including, for example, how the alternative solution differs from the performance criteria; and\n- (iii) how the alternative solution will satisfy the performance criteria; and\n- (iv) details of the test results and other information relied on to develop the alternative solution; and\n- (a) a person who holds a licence under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 under which the person is qualified to develop the solution;\n- (b) a registered professional engineer for an area of engineering relevant to developing the solution;\n- (c) another person the local government deciding the application considers is competent to develop the solution.","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Requirements for plans","content":"# Requirements for plans","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"General requirements for plans accompanying applications","content":"### sch.6-sec.8 General requirements for plans accompanying applications\n\nThis section applies if under part 2 or 3 an application is required to be accompanied by a plan.\nThe plan must—\nbe drawn to scale; and\nfor an application other than a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application—show enough detail to allow the local government deciding the application to assess the work to which the plan relates; and\nshow the relevant details of the person who designed the plumbing or drainage work on—\neach page of the plan; or\na page at the front of the plan that refers to each other page of the plan.\nIn this section—\nrelevant details , of the person who designed the plumbing or drainage work, means—\nthe person’s name; and\nif the person is licensed or registered under a law of the State to practise in the aspect relevant to the work—the person’s licence number or registration number; and\nif the work relates to a greywater use facility or an on-site sewage facility and paragraph (b) does not apply—enough information about the person’s qualifications and experience to allow the local government to decide whether the person is qualified to design the facility.\n(sch.6-sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies if under part 2 or 3 an application is required to be accompanied by a plan.\n(sch.6-sec.8-ssec.2) The plan must— be drawn to scale; and for an application other than a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application—show enough detail to allow the local government deciding the application to assess the work to which the plan relates; and show the relevant details of the person who designed the plumbing or drainage work on— each page of the plan; or a page at the front of the plan that refers to each other page of the plan.\n(sch.6-sec.8-ssec.3) In this section— relevant details , of the person who designed the plumbing or drainage work, means— the person’s name; and if the person is licensed or registered under a law of the State to practise in the aspect relevant to the work—the person’s licence number or registration number; and if the work relates to a greywater use facility or an on-site sewage facility and paragraph (b) does not apply—enough information about the person’s qualifications and experience to allow the local government to decide whether the person is qualified to design the facility.\n- (a) be drawn to scale; and\n- (b) for an application other than a fast-track application or fast-track amendment application—show enough detail to allow the local government deciding the application to assess the work to which the plan relates; and\n- (c) show the relevant details of the person who designed the plumbing or drainage work on— (i) each page of the plan; or (ii) a page at the front of the plan that refers to each other page of the plan.\n- (i) each page of the plan; or\n- (ii) a page at the front of the plan that refers to each other page of the plan.\n- (i) each page of the plan; or\n- (ii) a page at the front of the plan that refers to each other page of the plan.\n- (a) the person’s name; and\n- (b) if the person is licensed or registered under a law of the State to practise in the aspect relevant to the work—the person’s licence number or registration number; and\n- (c) if the work relates to a greywater use facility or an on-site sewage facility and paragraph (b) does not apply—enough information about the person’s qualifications and experience to allow the local government to decide whether the person is qualified to design the facility.","sortOrder":195}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Compared with a narrow, traditional plumbing regulatory remit (licensing, basic inspection and codes), this version significantly broadens operational scope by inserting a formal product approval regime for treatment plants, detailed management and monitoring requirements for greywater and cooling‑tower reuse, and trial‑specific temporary approvals (urine‑diverting toilets) (ss.16–24, ss.99A, 103B). It also creates richer administrative architecture: expanded register requirements, remote‑area self‑certification routes, fast‑track local government arrangements, and multiple fee concession rules (pt.8, ss.37–41, 70–73, ss.118–123). Mechanically, the regulation moves beyond simple compliance and inspection to active product approval, lifecycle monitoring and ongoing maintenance/testing obligations, increasing regulatory scope and administrative responsibilities for manufacturers, licensees, owners and local authorities."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of cross‑references to multiple Acts and external codes (Act, Building Act 1975, Plumbing Code of Australia, Queensland Development Code, multiple AS standards)","Multiple schedules (schedules 1–10 referenced) and technical annexes (e.g. sch.6 requirements, sch.7A water quality parameters)","Many conditional pathways and exceptions (fast‑track vs ordinary, public sector entity vs local government, remote area exceptions, performance vs deemed solutions)","Numerous defined processes with short timeframes and differing time limits (1, 2, 5, 10 business days; 6 months; 20 business days etc.)","Several separate decision‑makers and registers (chief executive, local governments, public sector entities, QBCC/commissioner) with different notification and publication obligations","Multiple nested enforcement and review processes (action notices, show‑cause, cancellation, appeals references to Planning Act)","Detailed technical application content requirements (plans, soil reports, treatment plant management plans) increasing administrative burden","Fee regime with multiple concessions and cross‑linking rules (schedule 8 plus ss.118–123)","Specific product approval and monitoring regimes (treatment plant approvals, backflow device registries, fire service product tests)","Remote‑area mechanisms that introduce alternative compliance routes (remote area declarations, remote area compliance notices, acceptance criteria for suitably qualified persons)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does, in plain English**\n\n- It sets out how plumbing and drainage work is classified, authorised, inspected and enforced in Queensland. The regulation tells you which jobs need a permit, which jobs must simply be notified, which are minor or unregulated, and the documents and fees that must accompany applications (see parts 1, 5 and schedules 1–3, 6). (See e.g. ss.4–7, sch.1–3, sch.6.)\n\n- It approves and prescribes the technical codes and parts of external standards that plumbing work must follow (Plumbing Code of Australia provisions, Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, Queensland Development Code parts and specific Australian Standards) and explains how compliance can be shown — either by following ‘deemed‑to‑satisfy’ solutions, or by using performance/alternative solutions supported by technical evidence (ss.8–12, sch.6 s.6–7).\n\n- It defines who may do what work by setting the scope of plumbers’, drainers’ and restricted licences and endorsements, and provides a process for assessing alternative qualifications (ss.13–15, s.14).\n\n- It creates a formal approval and oversight system for certain water treatment plants (greywater and small on‑site sewage plants): how to apply, the decision criteria, publication and duration of approvals, transfer and cancellation procedures, and a show‑cause/cancellation process (ss.16–31, schs.5 & 7A). The chief executive grants these approvals and must publish them (ss.18, 20).\n\n- It prescribes how local governments (and public sector entities in some cases) issue, amend and manage permits for permit work and notifiable work, including a fast‑track pathway for simple residential/ancillary jobs, opt‑out rules for councils, application contents, timeframes for decisions, and what must happen if an application or inspection is not decided in time (pt.5, ss.36–56, 37–41, 42–50, 63–66, 69–76). Fast‑track work is narrowly defined (simple Class 1a or 10a jobs in serviced areas) but councils may declare other fast‑track types or opt out (ss.37–41).\n\n- It sets out inspection and certification processes: when inspections must be requested and started, what counts as compliant work, how covered work declarations, remote area compliance notices and suitably qualified persons can be used instead of a council inspection, how action notices work, and how inspection certificates and final inspection certificates are issued and shared (pt.6, ss.60–91). There are specific remote‑area arrangements allowing self‑certification in declared remote areas (ss.70–73).\n\n- It prescribes installation and maintenance obligations for particular products and systems: backflow prevention device registration and annual testing programs (ss.101–103), approval and installation rules for fire service products and (temporarily) for urine‑diverting toilets trial installations (s.99, s.99A), rules for greywater uses (including special rules for supplying treated greywater to cooling towers and required treatment standards) (ss.103A–103B, s.104), and service reporting for greywater and on‑site sewage facilities (s.106).\n\n- It establishes registers to be kept by the commissioner (licensees and notifiable work notices) and by local governments (permits, inspection certificates, backflow devices, service reports, show‑cause and enforcement notices), sets public access rules and identifies documents excluded from public access (pt.8, ss.109–117).\n\n- It sets fees, fee concessions, reduced fees for linked licences, administration fees, and practical rules about which fees are payable when (pt.9, ss.118–123, sch.8–9).\n\n**Who this affects**\n\n- Licensed tradespeople (plumbers, drainers, and holders of restricted licences) and businesses doing plumbing or drainage work — they must comply with licence scope, application, inspection, testing and certification rules (ss.13–15, pt.6, pt.7).\n\n- Property owners and developers — permits attach to premises and bind owners and successors; owners may be required to register backflow devices and can be charged and sued for costs (ss.58, 102, 107).\n\n- Local governments and public sector entities — they decide most permits, conduct inspections or accept alternate compliance processes, keep registers and may recover costs for remedial work (pt.5, pt.6, pt.8, ss.101–107).\n\n- Manufacturers and suppliers of treatment plants, fire service products, backflow devices and water meters — the regulation creates approval pathways and technical requirements that products must meet to be used in Queensland (ss.16–21, s.99, sch.7A).\n\n- Utilities and distributor‑retailers (water and sewerage providers) — they must be notified about certain permits, may be required to consent to SEQ water/sewerage work, and can request copies of final inspection certificates (ss.44, 47, 48, 86, 91).\n\n**Why it matters (mechanics, incentives and likely effects)**\n\n- Centralised technical control: the regulation ties permitted work to specific codes, standards and published treatment plant approvals (ss.8–12, ss.19–21). Mechanically, that makes the chief executive and local governments gatekeepers for which treatment products and solutions are permitted. Incentive: manufacturers and designers have a clear incentive to obtain treatment plant approvals and to design to the listed standards; applicants and tradespeople have an incentive to follow approved solutions to reduce time and risk of action notices (ss.18–20, sch.6 s.6–7).\n\n- Faster processing for small, simple jobs balanced against safeguards: the fast‑track pathway (ss.37–41) reduces time and administrative cost for many simple residential jobs, but excludes trade‑waste, greywater/on‑site sewage work, and areas where councils opt out. Trade‑offs: faster approvals reduce direct compliance cost and delay for many builders/trades, but councils retain discretion to opt out or require inspections where public health risks are higher.\n\n- Alternatives to physical inspection reduce inspector workload but shift compliance risk: the regulation allows covered‑work declarations, on‑site sewage declarations, remote‑area compliance notices signed by suitably qualified people, and use of competent persons and testing reports in place of council inspection in certain circumstances (ss.66–73, 76–77). That lowers inspection costs and travel time in remote areas but increases reliance on private certification and post‑installation reporting, transferring some enforcement and verification effort downstream.\n\n- Administrative and ongoing costs are imposed on owners and operators: application packs and technical plans are extensive (sch.6), treatment plant approvals, monitoring, service reporting and annual backflow testing all create recurring obligations (ss.16, 23, 101–106). Who pays: applicants, licence‑holders, premises owners and device/service providers bear these costs. Penalties for non‑compliance (typically up to 20 penalty units in multiple places, e.g. ss.63, 72, 77, 102–103) create enforceable cost exposure.\n\n- Concentrated benefits, diffuse costs: manufacturers and installers of approved treatment plants, approved backflow devices and certified technical solutions gain a commercial advantage once their products/competency are accepted or published (ss.20, 99, sch.7A). Costs of compliance (applications, testing, documentation, annual maintenance) are spread across many businesses and property owners.\n\n- Bureaucratic discretion and implementation risk: the regulation leaves multiple discretionary decisions to local governments, the chief executive and public sector entities — e.g. deciding equivalence of alternative qualifications (s.14), approving treatment plant types and imposing conditions (ss.18–20), accepting remote‑area notices (ss.71–73), and imposing action notices (ss.78–79, 97). That discretion enables tailored decision‑making but creates risk of inconsistent treatment across areas and requires robust administrative capacity.\n\n**Practical behaviour changes required**\n\n- Tradespeople must operate inside clearly defined licence scopes and follow either deemed‑to‑satisfy or evidence‑backed performance solutions and keep records (ss.13–15, sch.6 s.6).\n\n- Applicants must prepare comprehensive plans and technical documentation and expect time‑limited decision processes (sch.6; ss.17, 21, 49).\n\n- Owners of premises with testable backflow prevention devices must register devices and arrange annual testing; licensees must notify councils when installing or servicing such devices (ss.101–103).\n\n- Where councils allow alternative compliance (remote area, covered work, on‑site sewage declarations) responsible persons must produce and retain approved forms, testing reports and service reports and may face action notices or penalties if those documents aren’t provided (ss.66–73, 76–77, 106).\n\n**Key references to consult in the regulation**: sections 4–12 (work classes and codes), 16–31 (treatment plant approvals), 36–59 (permits), 60–91 (inspections and certificates), 97–99 (action notices and approved things), 101–106 (backflow, greywater and servicing), pt.8 (registers), pt.9 and schedule 8 (fees).\n\n"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":761},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears to be operating within its original scope as a detailed implementation instrument for the Plumbing and Drainage Act. The 2025 amendments adding urine diverting toilet provisions (section 99A) and greywater cooling tower provisions (sections 103A-103B, 4A) represent incremental expansion within the existing framework rather than scope creep. The temporary provisions (sections 32-35B) suggest controlled pilot programs rather than permanent expansion."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping work categories (permit/notifiable/minor/unregulated) with detailed definitions in schedules","Extensive cross-referencing between the Act, this regulation, and multiple codes (Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, Plumbing Code of Australia, Queensland Development Code)","Nested conditional logic for fast-track eligibility (section 37) with multiple exceptions and exclusions","Detailed documentary requirements for applications (Schedule 6) varying by building class and work type","Multiple compliance pathways: standard inspection, covered work declarations, on-site sewage work declarations, remote area compliance notices","Complex fee structure with exemptions, reduced fees, and administration fee rules (sections 118-123)","Treatment plant approval system with separate testing and use approvals, conditions, and cancellation procedures","Extensive defined terms and references to external standards (AS 2870, AS 1546.3, AS 2118 series, AS 2419 series)","Multiple decision-making entities (local governments, public sector entities, chief executive, QBCC) with different procedures","Sunsetting provisions for temporary sections (32-35B) with complex amendment history"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the detailed rules for plumbing and drainage work in Queensland. It covers:\n\n**Who needs permits and what type**\n- **Permit work**: Major plumbing/drainage work requiring council approval\n- **Notifiable work**: Less complex work that must be notified to authorities but may not need a full permit\n- **Minor work**: Simple work that doesn't need notification\n- **Unregulated work**: Basic tasks anyone can do\n\n**How to get approval**\n- Apply to your local council (or public sector entity for government work)\n- Submit detailed plans showing pipe locations, connection points, building layouts\n- For complex work like greywater systems or sewage treatment plants, extra documentation is required including site evaluations and management plans\n\n**Fast-track process**\n- Simple residential work on single houses can be approved in 2 business days\n- Councils can opt out of fast-track processing if they choose\n\n**Inspections and compliance**\n- Work must be inspected at key stages (before being covered up, when operational)\n- Inspectors must respond within 48 hours of a request\n- Alternative compliance pathways exist for remote areas\n- Final certificates prove work meets standards\n\n**Licences and qualifications**\n- Plumbers, drainers and restricted licence holders have defined scopes of work\n- Alternative qualifications can be assessed for equivalence\n\n**Treatment plants**\n- Greywater and sewage treatment plants need specific approval from the chief executive\n- Approvals last 1-5 years depending on type\n- Can be transferred to new owners\n\n**Special requirements**\n- Backflow prevention devices must be registered and tested annually\n- Fire service products must meet Australian Standards\n- Water meters in multi-unit buildings need 2 days notice to water providers\n- Urine diverting toilets are temporarily approved for a trial until 2032\n\n**Fees and registers**\n- Various fees apply for licences, permits and assessments\n- Multiple registers track licences, permits, inspection certificates and compliance notices"},"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation appears to have expanded beyond straightforward licensing and permitting of plumbing work. It has grown to include a standalone approval regime for treatment plant manufacturers, a fast-track permit stream with local government opt-in/opt-out declarations, detailed greywater system rules (including cooling tower treatment plants), and cross-references to environmental and sustainability codes (flood hazard areas, sustainable buildings, supplementary water sources). These elements suggest the regulation has absorbed water quality, environmental sustainability, and consumer product approval functions that go beyond a simple trades licensing and permit framework."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interlocking classification systems (permit work, notifiable work, minor work, unregulated work) that cascade from the parent Act","Cross-references to numerous external documents including the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, Plumbing Code of Australia (multiple sections), Queensland Development Code (multiple parts), Australian Standard AS 1546.3:2017, Building Act 1975, and Planning Act 2016","Dual permit-issuing pathways (local government and public sector entities) with different procedural rules for each","Fast-track vs standard application streams with different timeframes and assessment obligations, plus local government opt-in/opt-out declaration mechanisms","Highly technical subject matter requiring understanding of building classifications (class 1a, class 10a), water infrastructure terminology (supply pipes, sanitary drains, SEQ water/sewerage), and engineering standards","Detailed treatment plant approval regime with its own application, amendment, inspection, show-cause and cancellation procedures running parallel to the permit regime","Extensive schedule-based structure (10 schedules) meaning key operative content is not in the main body of the regulation","Sections that have expired and been substituted multiple times (ss 32–35B), creating legislative history complexity","Distinction between 'deemed-to-satisfy' and 'performance solutions' as compliance pathways adds technical legal/engineering nuance","Multiple stakeholder consent requirements (water service providers, sewerage service providers, distributor-retailers) layered into the permit approval criteria"],"plain_english_summary":"The Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019 (Queensland) sets how plumbing and drainage work is regulated, permitted and inspected across the state. It defines who may carry out and approve work, the technical standards and licence entitlements, and how on‑site sewage/greywater equipment is approved. It affects homeowners, builders, licensed plumbers/drainers, manufacturers and local councils — shaping project approvals, compliance and product market access."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/plumbing-and-drainage-regulation-2019","history":"/api/acts/plumbing-and-drainage-regulation-2019/history","analysis":"/api/acts/plumbing-and-drainage-regulation-2019/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/plumbing-and-drainage-regulation-2019/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/plumbing-and-drainage-regulation-2019/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/plumbing-and-drainage-regulation-2019/documents"}}