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### 48 Licensed plumbers
> > (1) A licensed plumber who performs plumbing work is to ensure that –
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> > > > (a) a relevant permit, authorisation or notification is issued in respect of the work before it is commenced; and
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> > > > (b) the work is performed in accordance with the relevant permit or authorisation and this Act; and
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> > > > (c) the quality of the materials used in the work is in accordance with the relevant permit or authorisation and this Act; and
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> > > > (d) the work is performed on land owned by the owner; and
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> > > > (e) the work is performed in a manner that does not cause –
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> > > > > > (i) a public health risk; or
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> > > > > > (ii) a danger to the public; or
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> > > > > > (iii) an environmental nuisance within the meaning of the [Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1994-044) ; or
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> > > > > > (iv) a nuisance to an adjoining owner; or
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> > > > > > (v) damage to infrastructure; and
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> > > > (f) any directions in respect of the plumbing work under this Act are complied with; and
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> > > > (g) sufficient information is supplied to the owner for the owner to maintain the plumbing work, and plumbing installations, in accordance with this Act.
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> > (2) A person performing plumbing work under this Act must have the relevant licence, if required, to perform that work.