QLD Plumbing
Queensland Government
Permit work application for plumbing, drainage and on-site sewerage work under the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019.
Open this form QLD Form 1 is used to apply for permit work for plumbing, drainage, and on-site sewerage work in Queensland.
Tradie Forms follows the form section order and maps your answers to the PDF layout.
Open the form when you have the plans and supporting documents ready.
Have these ready:
Site street address, lot, plan, tenancy, level, and local government area
Permit work type and proposed work details
NCC building class and building description
Sewered-area and fast-track answers
Soil classification and supporting reports where needed
Fixture counts and water supply details
On-site sewerage or greywater details if relevant
Owner and applicant contact details
Signature and declaration date
Permit work needs a permit before it starts. Local governments can require supporting documents with the application, depending on the building class and proposed work. Check the current council and Queensland Government requirements before lodging.
Preview the PDF and check it against the plans and supporting reports.
Download it and lodge it with the relevant local government.
Include the required plans, reports, consents, fee and other supporting documents.
Keep the application and lodgement record with the job.
Tradie Forms prepares the PDF. It does not lodge the application, issue the permit or confirm that permit work can start.
Use this section to identify the land covered by the application.
Street address: full site addressLot and plan: details from title documents, rates notice, survey plan, or development paperworkShop / tenancy / level: fill these when the work is in a tenancy, unit, or multi-level buildingLocal government area: council area responsible for the application
On Solo or Team, use address search to start the address, then check the manual fields. Address search will not always know lot, plan, tenancy, or level details.
Check the site details against the permit paperwork and any plans you are lodging.
Use this section to say what kind of permit work is being applied for.
Tick each permit work type that applies
Describe the proposed plumbing, drainage, or on-site sewerage work
Include enough detail for council to understand the scope
Note any parts of the work that are staged or limited
Match the wording to the plans and supporting documents you will lodge. If the work includes water supply and drainage, make sure both are covered.
Check that the selected work type matches the actual scope and the documents attached to the application.
Enter the National Construction Code building class for the building or structure.
Select the class or classes that apply
Add the building or structure description
Use the same class shown in building approval, plans, or project documents where available
Different supporting documents can apply to different building classes. If you are unsure, confirm with the builder, designer, certifier, or local government before lodging.
Check the building class against the application documents. A wrong class can lead to wrong supporting paperwork.
Use this section to answer the application type questions.
Whether the premises are in a sewered area
Whether the application meets fast-track conditions
Any required yes/no answers in Box A or Box B
Fast-track processing depends on the work and supporting material, not just the checkbox. Check the local government process before relying on fast-track timing.
Make sure every yes/no answer matches the actual application and attached documents.
Enter the soil classification when the application requires it.
Soil class from the site classification report
Any relevant note about sanitary drainage design
Supporting report details if they help identify the document
Some soil classes can trigger extra design details, such as articulation for sanitary drainage. Check the application requirements for the job and building class.
Do not guess the soil class. Use the report or confirm before lodging.
Use this section to count the fixtures to be installed.
Enter the number beside each fixture type being installed
Use zero or leave blank only where the form and your workflow allow it
Use the comments section for unusual fixtures or context
Count from the plans and scope, not memory. If the fixture schedule changes, update the form before lodging.
Check totals against the plumbing plan and quote.
Use this section to describe the water supply work in the application.
Select the water supply type that applies
Add any required details for domestic, commercial, industrial, fire, or other supply
Include context when the work connects to existing services
Make sure the water supply selection lines up with the permit work type and plans.
Check water service details against the site plan and any water service provider requirements.
Use this section when wastewater disposal details are part of the application.
On-site sewerage system details where applicable
Greywater details where applicable
Unsewered area details
Treatment plant or disposal field context where needed
For on-site sewerage work, supporting documents can be important. Check approval and report requirements before lodging.
Make sure disposal details match the design documents and site conditions.
Use comments for details that do not fit cleanly in another section.
Clarifying staged work
Explaining unusual fixtures or site conditions
Referring to attached reports or plans
Adding council reference context
Keep comments short and specific. Do not use this section to hide missing required information from another section.
Enter the owner details for the application.
Owner name
Postal address
Phone and email where known
The owner can be different from the applicant, builder, tenant, or site contact. Use the details required for the permit application.
Check the owner details against the title, contract, rates notice, or application paperwork.
Enter the person or business lodging the application.
Company or applicant name
Contact person
Phone and mobile
Email address
If you lodge applications regularly, save applicant details. Prefilling saved details requires Solo or Team.
Check the applicant is the right contact for council questions and correspondence.
Complete the declaration after every other section is checked.
Signature
Declaration date
Check the whole form first. The declaration should only be signed when the application details, owner details, applicant details, and supporting material are ready to lodge.
