The below information provides a description of activities which Western Australian's (WA) with a restricted plumbing permit are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR, you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below. 

If you need to apply for a WA licence more information is available on the licensing page.

Licence identifier: RP00 – RP00000

Scope of work

The plumbing work to be carried out must only be in the course of:

1. removing a water heater; 
2. removing and reinstalling a water heater; or
3. replacing a water heater.

A restricted plumbing permit can only be issued to the holder of an electrical or gasfitting licence.

Specific activities

Disconnect, remove, install and connect the following:

1. a compression union;
2. a temperature/pressure relief valve; or
3. an expansion control valve,

in the course of removing, removing and reinstalling or replacing a water heater.

The work cannot be done with a restricted plumbing licence if:

1. a change to the existing pipes is required; 
2. the existing pipes are not in safe and proper working order; 
3. the temperature/pressure relief valve overflow pipe does not comply with the plumbing standards; or
4. the use of a flexible hose connection is required.

Compliance requirements in WA

To get a WA licence

• Must have:
  • an electrical workers licence; or
  • a gasfitting permit or authorisation
• Must have an appropriate qualification
• Must have an Australian Police Check
• Must be a person of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence – a criminal record is obtained
• Must pay an application fee

To keep a WA licence

• Must renew the registration every three years
• Must submit appropriate compliance certificates
• Subject to a fit and proper assessment at time of renewal

They must comply with the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 and Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000.