Plumbing approval process

ou will need to include the following documents in your application:

• Form 3 – Completed by owner/applicant
• Form 35 – Completed by designer/plumber
• TasWater Certificate of Certification
• Drainage design – Completed by designer/plumber

These forms, which can be found on the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services website – under ‘Approved forms’.

Your application can be submitted in PDF format and emailed to buildingandplumbing@ccc.tas.gov.au

If an agent will be acting on your behalf please ensure you have provided them with written authorisation.

Is anything further is required we will be contact you directly. Once the application has been assessed and approved, we will email you an endorsed Certificate of Likely Compliance or Plumbing Permit.

Payment of fees

Once we receive the application, we will email you with an invoice and we will only begin assessing your application once you have paid the invoice.

Applications are assessed by multiple departments of council and additional information may be required. We will communicate directly with applicant/agent.

The statutory timeframe for a Plumbing Permit is 14-21 working days. Once approved, you will receive an email containing your plumbing permit, unique permit number and endorsed plans.

You can amend your application, however the new plans need to be re-submitted to council’s plumbing department to include plans drawn up by a qualified person and a new Form 35.

Assessment for re-approval can take up to 14-21 working days. 

Before starting works, your licensed Plumber is required to provide a Plumbing Start Works Notice – Form 60. Works must start within 12 months of the permit issue date and be complete within two years of the issue date.

Where works are not complete within the required timeframe you may apply for an extension of time by completing: Form 76B Application for Extension of Duration of Plumbing Permit  

These forms, which can be found on the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services website – under ‘Approved forms’.

Inspections

Council conduct all mandatory inspections for plumbing applications. We require 48 hours’ notice to organise an inspection on site. To book please call us on 6217 9590.  

This can include but not limited to: 

• Drainage Inspections – prior to covering or backfilling sewer drainage and some stormwater drainage 
• Hot and Cold Inspections – prior to Plastering  
• Wastewater Inspections 
• Roof Inspections 
• Final Inspection for completion 

Finishing work 

Once works are complete your plumber will need to contact council for a final inspection, council will identify anything outstanding for completion via email.  Plumbing Completion will not be issued until all items have been received to the satisfaction of the Permit Authority.

Please note that Clarence City Council do not offer partial Plumbing Completion Certificates.  

Once all items have been received, we will aim to issue a Form 21 – Completion of Plumbing Works within 5 business days. 

A ‘testable backflow prevention device’ is a maintainable plumbing installation that prevents contaminated water from re-entering the water supply.  

Properties that have ‘high hazard’ installations need a testable backflow prevention device installed. A Certificate of Likely Compliance and Plumbing Permit must be issued by council before installation.

Owners of these devices are responsible for having each one tested by a plumber who is licensed to test the devices every 12 months. 

When your plumber completes their annual testing, they will complete a test report and a copy of this must be sent to local council for records and registration.

Under the Building Regulations 2016 we keep a register of testable backflow prevention devices that are located on a private property, and an annual reminder and an invoice is sent to owners. 

Bidets & Bidettes

A Plumbing Permit may b required if your application includes the installation of a Bidet or Bidette in your bathroom.

Bidet – a sanitary fixture equipped with a douche device for producing a jet of water. These can not be directly connected to drinking water supply and require a Backflow Prevention Device. Backflow Prevention Devices are categorised as high-risk plumbing work and require a Plumbing Permit with council.

The following documentation is required in a Plumbing Application:

• Form 3 Application for Plumbing Approval
• Form 35 Certificate of Responsible Designer (Plumber)
• Information pamphlet of Bidet
• Photo of toilet (WC) that the Bidet is to be installed

Bidette – a sanitary fixture equipped with a douche, but over rim type water outlets, providing an airgap. Bidettes do not require a Backflow Prevision Device or council approval, however at completion of works please provide a Form 80 Notification of Low-risk Works Notice to council.