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Plumbers and drainlayers self-certification scheme

Last updated: 7 July 2026

Use this information to understand the plumbers and drainlayers self-certification scheme. Choose the information most relevant to your role to learn how self-certification affects building consent processes, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.

Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying is a new, opt-in scheme that lets endorsed plumbers and drainlayers self-certify (sign off) that eligible work complies with the building consent.

This means fewer inspections by building consent authorities (BCAs), faster project timeframes and a more streamlined building consent process.

The scheme is designed to support trusted, competent plumbing and drainlaying professionals while keeping public health, safety and building quality a priority.

Certifying plumbers and drainlayers will be able to apply to become endorsed by the end of 2026 with the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board.

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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: