Plumbing and Drainage

All plumbing and drainage work carried out in the Lachlan Shire must comply with the Plumbing Code of Australia and Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500.

Copies of the Plumbing Code of Australia can be obtained from the Australian Building Codes Board and copies of AS/NZS 3500 can be obtained from SAI Global

NSW Office of Fair Trading licenses plumbers and drainers under the Home Building Act 1989, and all plumbing and drainage work must be completed by a person holding a NSW licence, qualified supervisor certificate or tradesperson certificate.

Plumbers and drainers working in the Lachlan Shire must continue to contact Council to book inspections for approved works, pay fees, submit documentation, and for inquiries.