Plumbing Services
Final plumbing inspections for commercial premises
Development Services fact sheet
Brisbane City Council is committed to delivering efficient and effective development assessment activities.
Our Plumbing Services team has developed this fact sheet to make it easier for plumbing contractors to
find information on booking final plumbing inspections for commercial premises.
Council recognises that achieving quality outcomes in a timely manner relies on working together with our
customers. This fact sheet provides information for plumbing contractors who need to book final plumbing
inspections for commercial premises. Details outlined in this document will help ensure you meet all
requirements, avoid potential delays and are aware of common inspection problems.
Before booking a final plumbing inspection for commercial premises, Council requires all paperwork and
payments to be submitted for any installed testable backflow prevention devices. An electronic copy of the
‘as-constructed drawings’ is also required.
Before requesting the final inspection
Council requires the following documentation and information before a final plumbing inspection can be
booked:
- one full set of electronic ‘as-constructed drawings’, in the same format as the ‘stamped approved plans’,
emailed to Council at [email protected]
- Form 9 – ‘Backflow Prevention Valve Test Report’ for each installed device complete with full payment
(where applicable)
- compliance with all permit conditions.
If you have not met these criteria, the final plumbing inspection cannot be booked.
At the final inspection
The plumbing contractor must be onsite for the final plumbing inspection.
Council requires that the following information be available onsite at the time of the final inspection:
- one full set of signed and marked up ‘stamped approved plans’
- one full set of paper ‘as-constructed drawings’ in the same format as the ‘stamped approved plans’
- a copy of the following (where applicable):
* fire service test reports
* Form 9 – ‘Backflow Prevention Valve Test Report’ for each installed device, including proof of payment
* proof of watermark/product certification for approved products
* Automatic Meter Reader commissioning certificate.
The paper ‘as-constructed drawings’ with all associated forms and test certificates must be kept onsite at
all times and will be received by the final inspector.
If you have not met these criteria, the final plumbing inspection cannot be booked.
As-constructed drawings
The ‘as-constructed drawings’ require the following on the front page:
- Plumbing Application number
- Drainage Plan number
- street address details
- real property description e.g. LOT number/RP or SP number
- the words “AS CONSTRUCTED” clearly printed
- plumber’s details/licence and phone number
- Sub-Water Meter and Master Water Meter table where applicable (*refer to the table on page 2).
The ‘as-constructed drawings’ require the following on every page:
- Plumbing Application number
- Drainage Plan number
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- the words “AS CONSTRUCTED” clearly printed.
Note: Council will not accept hand writing, hand drawing or white out on any plans.
Who should attend a final plumbing inspection?
The plumbing contractor will need to be onsite for the final plumbing inspection.
A Council plumbing inspector will also attend the meeting.
How to arrange a final plumbing inspection
To book an inspection phone Council on (07) 3403 8888. A minimum of two business days’ notice is
required for all inspections. Fees apply.
What is the fee for a final plumbing inspection?
For more information on Council’s plumbing fees and charges visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search
‘plumbing fees’.
Backflow payments
A copy of Form 9 – ‘Backflow Prevention Valve Test Report’ and proof of payment for each installed device
is required to be provided before booking your final inspection.
Backflow payments can be made by calling Council’s backflow team on (07) 3403 8888.
Sub-Water Meter and Master Water Meter table
Serial
number
ABG322746
Unit number
Meter location
Unit 1
DZ54321
Hot Plant
CBP12376
Master Meter
Path box left
hand side of
pedestrian entry
Roof level plant
room
In path box left
side of driveway
Installation
date
20/01/2016
Meter reading at
installation
0.0000010
Meter reading at
end of construction
0.0000258
22/02/2016
0.0000055
0.0000126
10/01/2016
0.0000033
0.0000570
Above is an example of the Sub-Water Meter and Master Water Meter table. The table is to be documented
on the ‘as-constructed drawings’ in accordance with Queensland Urban Utilities Sub-metering
requirements.
Our commitment to you
When all documentation is received and the requirements of the final plumbing inspection are met, Council
will guarantee an inspection within two business days.
Further information
For more information about plumbing and drainage at residential properties, phone Council’s 24-hour
Contact Centre on (07) 3403 8888. For information about plumbing and drainage at commercial premises,
phone our dedicated Business Hotline on 133 BNE (133 263) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Disclaimer: The content of this document has been developed to provide general advice and information
about Brisbane City Council’s requirements prior to booking a commercial final plumbing inspection, and
the role of Plumbing Services. Council expressly disclaims all liability for errors and omissions of any kind
whatsoever whether negligent or otherwise for any loss, damage, injury or other consequences that may
arise from reliance on this publication.
Brisbane City Council
Publication number: CA16-522174-03-2382
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