Code of Compliance - Drainage
Plumbing, drainage work and building consents
Hi-tech solutions to unblock drains
If you are undertaking plumbing and drainage work, you may not need a building consent if an authorised person completes the work.
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You must employ an authorised person to carry out building work listed in Part 2 of the Building Act’s Schedule 1 in order for it to be exempt from needing a building consent. If an authorised person does not complete the work, then it is not exempt. Work in Part 2 relates to sanitary plumbing and drainlaying. The term ‘authorised person’ is defined by the Building Act. For building work in Part 2, it covers:
Check the online register of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board to make sure.
• Registered certifying plumbers and drainlayers
Part 1 and Part 3 of Schedule 1 also list work that can be done without a building consent.
• Registered plumbers and drainlayers working under supervision • Plumbers and drainlayers with a provisional licence working under supervision • Trainee plumbers and drainlayers working under supervision. You must make sure the plumber or drainlayer you are using for your building work has current authorisation.
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Building consent exemptions includes building work listed in Part 1 that doesn’t need a building consent and can be done by anyone. Engineer-designed exempt work includes information about work listed under Part 3 that doesn’t need a building consent if designed or supervised by a Chartered Professional Engineer.
A blocked drain can be a huge inconvenience to any household or business. At times, and particularly when older equipment is used, this process can be time-consuming, costly and even damaging to the area surrounding the problem. Utilising contemporary tools, ASR Drainage helps Aucklanders avoid this, making sure only the required work is undertaken and everything is back up and running as soon as possible. Many New Zealand residents have found chronic issues with their drainage that continues to worsen as the years go by. This is often caused by DIY jobs, an incomplete diagnosis of the issue and underlying problems with drains that will flare up again and again. ASR Drainage are able to rectify these issues, bringing clear flowing drains to their clients.
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We’ve cemented our position in the community. Auckland residents trust our team, they trust our tools and they trust our process.
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ASR Drainage founder, James Rodley understands how frustrated people get with having non-stop drain issues. “With the backbone of our services resting on our use of new technology and a commitment to bringing our customers’ fair-priced market-leading services, we’ve cemented our position in the community. Auckland residents trust our team, they trust our tools and they trust our process.” While no property is the same, particularly in New Zealand, the ASR team promises total satisfaction on every job they carry-out. Focusing on clear lines of communication, they work over all drain-related concerns and issues. From pre-purchase drain inspections through to the care of older drains, ASR Drainage can hash out a solution.
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