

Plumbing & drainage
This page has information for anyone planning, or engaged in, building or planning works involving plumbing and drainage.
Application types
City of Gold Coast approval is required before starting compliance-assessable work. Learn more about these different types of plumbing applications. Once work has commenced, contact us to arrange an inspection.
Book a plumbing inspection
You can book an inspection by using our online booking form. Alternatively, you can call us on 07 5667 5977 from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Cut off times for next day inspection bookings are 12pm for phone and 10am for online bookings. Note that conditions apply.
Plumbing compliance
Information about reporting plumbing compliance matters and how to find a licensed plumber or drainer.
On-site sewerage facilities
Information about on-site sewerage facilities, registration and auditing, along with links to all relevant forms and applications.
Backflow devices
Information about backflow devices, registration and auditing.
House drainage plans
How to request copies of house drainage plans, diagrams related to City sewer and stormwater infrastructure, and other known underground services.
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