WSD - Application for Licence

Requirement

In accordance with Reg. 33 of Waterworks Regulations , any person who holds the following 2 parts of qualifications may apply for a new Grade I Plumber's Licence:-

Part I
A Craft Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting issued by the Vocational Training Council after 1987 (the obtain date of which is within 5 years before the date of application); or an equivalent qualification.

Part II
A Certificate in Plumbing Services (Hong Kong) issued by the Vocational Training Council (the obtain date of which is within 5 years before the date of application).

Issue of new Grade II plumbers' licence has been ceased since 2 October 1993

Procedure

Application for Plumber's licence can be made by the following means:

In person

The applicant must attend in person at Wan Chai or Tai Kok Tsui Customer Enquiry Centre bringing along with:

duly completed, signed on and submit Waterworks form WWO 495 ;
Hong Kong Identity Card or Passport,
the original and a photocopy of the qualifications if you have applied with the Plumbing Craft Certificate issued by the City and Guilds of London,
2 recent photos (size 25mm (1") W x 38mm (1-1/2") H), one of which is securely fixed on the WWO 495 ,

and paying licence fee of $105 at any post office, 7-Eleven Convenience Store, Circle K Convenience Store, VanGO Convenience Store or China Resources Vanguard Supermarket.

Online application

The applicant can also apply for a Plumber's Licence by means of Electronic Services. You will be notified to collect your plumber's licence in person at our Customer Enquiry Centre by email upon successful application.