A licensed plumber is a person licensed under the Waterworks Regulation to carry out various types of authorized plumbing work connected with the supply of water to domestic, commercial and industrial buildings.

It is an offence for any person other than a licensed plumber to carry out installation or modification of water services in a building.

If you require any plumbing work such as:

• Installing a new or separate water meter;
• Installing a water-using appliance such as a washing machine, or a fitment, such as a water tank or a bath, or any part of a flushing system;
• Installing or removing taps and piping;
• Installing or removing fire services or making repairs to them.

You must always employ a licensed plumber to avoid disappointment and delay and to keep within the law. You may verify the name of a licensed plumber from the Licensed Plumber Directory (Electronic Services).

Alterations or repairs to a fire service or inside service which in the opinion of the Water Authority are of a minor nature, or the rewashering of a tap, may be carried out by a person other than a licensed plumber.