Plumbing permits and approvals
Council provides plumbing approvals and inspections, stormwater infiltration and soakage inspections and advice on regulations. There are certain types of plumbing work that must be undertaken with the required approvals and/or permits.
Before you undertake any plumbing work, we recommend that you consult a licensed plumber.
If you do need a plumbing permit from Council, or a Certificate of Likely Compliance (Plumbing) please read this information below.
To lodge an application
Your plumbing plans and forms should be prepared by a licensed designer or a plumber.
This will need to include ‘A Certificate of Likely Compliance – Plumbing work’, and Permit application forms, which can be found on the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services website – under ‘Approved forms’ and also include TasWater certification.
Your application should be submitted in PDF format and emailed to email to buildingandplumbing@ccc.tas.gov.au or put in on a CD, but we will not accept applications on USB devices.
Please note we accept applications in physical format up to an A3 size, but may charge for applications submitted in larger paper sizes (set out in our Fee Schedule). Where paper applications are submitted, one copy of all of the relevant documents and application forms should be submitted for scanning.
Once the application has been assessed and approved, you will receive your plumbing permits and endorsed plans by either email or as a CD – please indicate your preference on application.
We do not normally provide a stamped hard copy of the approved permit and documents, however if this is required it can be arranged for an additional cost.
Plumbing plans
Plumbing applications must be prepared by a licensed designer or a plumber competent in designing the work being proposed.
Application fees
Application fees will be calculated after successful submission of your application in accordance with our 2023 – 2024 Fee Schedule.
Invoices will then be forwarded to the respective contact person/s.
After payment has been confirmed, your applications will be processed.
How long is a Certificate of Likely Compliance (Plumbing Work) valid for?
A Certificate of Likely Compliance (Plumbing Work) expires 12 months after it has been issued, as set out in the Building Act 2016.