New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WATER MANAGEMENT (WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITIES) REGULATION 2004 - REG 46

46 Permit required for plumbing work

(1) A person must not do plumbing work otherwise than in accordance with a plumbing permit authorising the person to do the work.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2) A person is not guilty of an offence against this clause if:

(a) the work is done in an emergency:

(i) to prevent waste of water, or

(ii) to restore a water supply that has been shut off to prevent waste of water, or

(iii) to free a choked pipe, or

(iv) to prevent damage to property, and

(b) the person applies for a plumbing permit for the work within 2 working days after the work is done.

(3) This clause does not apply to or in respect of plumbing work done by an employee of a water supply authority.

(4) A water supply authority may grant plumbing permits for the purposes of this clause in accordance with the Plumbing and Drainage Code of Practice.