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Persons issuing invoices should be mindful that the wording used is accurate in regards to the type of work performed in relation to the parts of the legislation that work falls under to avoid any future confusion/repercussions.
As an example, let’s imagine you attend a property with a blocked drain. In the process of clearing it you identify that the drain is broken and provide a price to repair it, which the client accepts.
During the repair you find a cracked pipe that you cut out and replace with a short section of pipe. After performing the repair, you present an invoice outlining the work undertaken, with the line item: Replaced section of 100mm drain.
Fast forward a period of time, and you are approached for an audit and asked to provide the last 50 invoices you have issued. When the above invoice is inspected you are queried as to why no Form 4 was submitted for the work performed.
Assuming this was a class 1 or 10 building, under Schedule 1 of the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation (PDR) 2019 (Notifiable Work):
4. Existing Sanitary Drainage
work necessary for extending, altering, replacing or removing sanitary drainage, other than a combined sanitary drain, if the work is for— • an existing class 1 or 10 building or structure; or • an extension to an existing class 1 building; or • a structure for an existing class 1 building.
In reality, the work that was performed falls under “Minor Work” and does not require any form submissions or applications, but the wording used on the invoice does not support that.
If the work was performed at commercial premises a repair would still fall under minor work while a replacement would require a permit, an application through the Local Government.
MPAQ members who have any questions about this can call the MPAQ Technical team on 07 3273 0800.
Article written by Ernie Kretschmer - MPAQ, Technical Services Manager
A section from the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation
Schedule 2 Minor work section 6 work for premises necessary for the following–• unblocking a broken or damaged pipe • repairing a broken or damaged pipe • maintaining or repairing an apparatus • installing, replacing or removing an apparatus, other than–• a dual check valve with atmospheric port; or • a temperature control device; or • a testable backflow prevention device; or • a water heater • maintaining, repairing, replacing or removing a fitting or fixture • maintaining or repairing a greywater use facility or an onsite sewage facility, other than repairing or maintaining an irrigation system for the disposal of effluent from the facility • installing a greywater diversion device • maintaining, repairing or replacing a fire hydrant or fire hose reel, unless schedule 3, section 2 applies to the work • sealing a supply pipe downstream from the water meter for a class 1 or 10 building or structure • installing, removing or replacing an automatic switching device for a rainwater tank
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