NSW Plumbing Code

The current New South Wales Code of Practice for Plumbing and Drainage came into effect on 1 July 2006 and generally reflects AS/NZS 3500, but also allows for NSW variations and additional provisions to cater for local conditions within the state.

The 2006 update of the NSW Plumbing Code reflects the increasing popularity of water conservation devices such as rainwater tanks, greywater reuse and recycling systems. It outlines new requirements to help plumbers, builders and householders choose the safest, most cost-effective and efficient method to install water saving devices.

List of Accreditations

• Licensed Plumber, Drainer, Gas Fitter and Roof Plumber
• Restricted Electrical License
• Sydney Water Accredited Backflow Testing and Installation
• Accredited Thermostatic Mixing Valves

Full Compliance

Abbotsford are licensed and qualified plumbers and as such are fully compliant with the regulations as set out by both the NSW Regulatory System and Standards Australia. We also work fully withing the NSW Plumbing Code.

Plumbing and drainage regulation in NSW

Standards Australia develops the overarching technical standards for plumbing and drainage regulation in Australia, namely:

Technical standards for installation, prescribed in the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and drainage
Technical specifications for products, set out in Australian Standard AS 5200 Technical specification for plumbing and drainage products - Procedures for certification of plumbing and drainage products
These Standards are available for purchase from SAI Global.

In NSW, however, technical requirements for all plumbing and drainage activities are set out in the New South Wales Code of Practice for Plumbing and Drainage (PDF 2 MB) (the NSW Plumbing Code).

The Committee on Uniformity of Plumbing and Drainage Regulations
The Committee on Uniformity of Plumbing and Drainage Regulations in NSW (CUPDR) prepares the NSW Plumbing Code. CUPDR membership comprises:

• NSW Office of Water (Chair)
• Country Energy (incorporating Country Water)
• Department of Health
• Department of Local Government
• Department of Planning
• Hunter Water Corporation
• NSW TAFE
• Office of Fair Trading
• Sydney Water Corporation

A number of industry observers are also invited to attend CUPDR, as follows:

• Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia
• Institute of Plumbing
• Master Plumbers and Mechanical Contractors Association of NSW
• Water Directorate

When there are changes to the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3500, amendments to the NSW Plumbing Code are generally required. CUPDR issues circulars to notify industry and regulators of these changes, or any other state-based changes agreed by CUPDR. These circulars are available on the Plumbing and drainage circulars page.