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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 9 JULY 2019
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 9 JULY 2019
e The new plumbing laws
The new plumbing laws form part of the Queensland Building
Plan and deliver reforms to make our construction industry
safer, fairer and more sustainable.
The plumbing and drainage industry is Why are the laws being changed?
essential to maintaining the health and safety
of all Queenslanders. Our industry workers * Protect and enhance the health, safety and
are respected and valued professionals. wellbeing of Queenslanders who need to
use plumbing and drainage professionals.
From 1 July 2019, new plumbing laws will take © Ensure high-quality and cost-effective
effect and Queensland’s plumbers and drainers, . .
. plumbing laws, regulations and codes.
builders, developers, local governments, water
service providers and homeowners can expect ¢ Provide an efficient, modern system for
some changes to managing their work. approving plumbing work.
The new laws were developed in conjunction with
industry representatives. They will make it easier for
industry professionals to do business, understand What are the benefits?
their responsibilities, and keep unlicensed workers
out of the industry. e Faster permit process saves time
and money.
Which laws will change oni July e Easier to understand laws.
2019?
. . e Stronger penalty framework,
© The Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 (the new particularly for unlicensed work.
Act) will replace the repealed Plumbing and
Drainage Act 2002 (PDA 2002).
¢ The Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019 . .
§ ane efainage ses Increased penalties for unlicensed
will replace the existing Standard Plumbing
and Drainage Regulation 2003 and the work
Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003. Individuals who perform, direct or supervise
© Anew Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater unlicensed work face increased penalties if
Code will take effect complementing national prosecuted (sliding scale):
plumbing standards. All Queensland-specific
technical requirements are set out in a First offence 250 MPU ($32,637)
single document. Second offence 300 MPU ($39,165)
¢ New guidelines to help local governments Repeat offenders 350 MPU ($45,692)
and industry implement the new laws and or one year’s
new approved plumbing forms will also imprisonment
come into effect.
On the spot fines for performing, directing and supervising unlicensed work increased
from $1,305.50 to $2,611 (penalty unit to increase as of 1 July 2019).
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