Gasfitters and electricians restricted plumbing permit

Restricted plumbing permits allow eligible gasfitters and electricians to disconnect, remove, install and connect a compression fitting, a temperature/pressure relief valve, an expansion control valve, an isolating valve and an approved flexible hose assembly in the course of removing or replacing a water heater on a strictly like-for-like basis, provided that the following circumstances apply:

1. No change to the existing pipes is required.
2. The existing pipes are in safe and proper working order.
3. The temperature/pressure relief valve overflow pipe complies with the plumbing standards.
4. The use of a flexible hose connection is not required.

Before you apply

1. You'll need: 

• An electrical worker’s licence OR A gasfitting permit or authorisation
• AND to provide evidence of completion of the unit of competency: CPCPWT3022 – Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices

2. Additional documents

• 100 points of identification ready to upload.
• An acceptable photograph for your licence card (clear passport style image of head and shoulders against a white background, no hats or sunglasses).
• A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification).
• Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.

3. Complete application form 

Print or digitally complete the application form.

• Restricted plumbing permit - Form 106

How to apply

Online:

Apply and pay for your application online

By post or in person

Fees

Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.

After your application has been submitted

Licence applications typically take 4–6 weeks to process. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.