BPC statewide crackdown on unregistered practitioners
The Building and Plumbing Commission ran a statewide crackdown across nearly 350 residential and commercial sites targeting unregistered and unlicensed tradespeople.
Nearly 350 residential and commercial building sites inspected in the statewide crackdown.
What happens if you're caught working unregistered on a building or plumbing site?
Affects builders and plumbers across the state. Tradies without current registration risk being caught on site and facing penalties.
Key takeaways
- The Building and Plumbing Commission inspected close to 350 sites in a statewide enforcement blitz.
- Both residential and commercial sites were targeted for unregistered and unlicensed practitioners.
- Tradies working without valid registration risk detection during active site inspections.
- Builders and plumbers should ensure their licences are current before stepping on any job site.
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