Plumbing and drainage

All plumbing and drainage work must comply with current legislative requirements and regulations. Find out about the types of plumbing and drainage works that require Brisbane City Council approval and how to apply for approval and arrange inspections.

Find out about different types of plumbing and drainage work, including when you need to get Council approval.

Find out about about lodging a plumbing and drainage application with Council.

Find out about the fees and charges for plumbing and drainage applications and which approval processes are applicable.

Find out how to book an inspection, Council’s requirements and how to find a licensed plumber.

View a list of all available plumbing forms and fact sheets in one convenient location.

Do you have a backflow prevention device on your property? Council maintains a program for the registration, maintenance and testing of backflow prevention devices in Brisbane.

Find out how to obtain copies of plans and information about working with sewers and drains.

An on-site sewage facility is any system that stores, treats and disposes of household wastewater on the property. Find out your responsibilities.

A combined sanitary drain is a shared private house drain that is not owned by Council or Urban Utilities and serves two or more properties. 

Urban Utilities delivers water and wastewater services to customers in Brisbane.

Licensed plumbers

All plumbing and drainage work, other than unregulated work, must be carried out by a licensed plumber or drainer. To confirm a plumber or drainer is in possession of a current suitable licence, visit the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) website or phone the QBCC on 13 93 33.

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