Legislation related to Plumbing, Drainlaying and Gas fitting
This resource will take you through the major sources of legislation related to the Plumbing, drain-laying and gas-fitting industry and construction industry in general.
Introduction to legislation
Many laws regulate how we live and work. This section is about the laws that have a direct effect on the licensed plumber and gasfitter.
To carry out work in our industry it is important that you have an understanding of the standards of conduct and the standards of work that must be met.
A thorough knowledge of:
- Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006,
- Gas Act,
- New Zealand Building Act 2004
- Safety in Employment Act
is required by tradespersons licensed as ‘Licensed Plumbers or Licensed Gasfitters’. Some knowledge is required of the many of Acts and Regulations available, with a thorough knowledge required to qualify for Certifying status.
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006 is designed to give the public assurance that the person who is carrying out the plumbing or gasfitting work at their building is well trained and competent.
The status of that person is held on a register by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.
Licensed plumbers and gasfitters must work under the supervision of a Certifying Plumber or Gasfitter unless of course they are Certifying themselves.
The main obligations of the Plumbers, Gasfitters, Drainlayers Board (‘the Board’) under the PGD Act are:
- to protect the health and safety of the public
- to regulate people working in the industry.
