What work do you need to be a qualified Plumber to carry out?

Answer 1

With all due respect and without a lengthy diatribe about DIY benefits and curses; the issues involving licensed trades people often deal with code issues and liability during and after the fact.

I'm as much a DIY as any who come here asking; but there are some things DIY's might best leave to experience. That said however;Einstein once quoted that "anyone can become an expert at anything with even just 15 min. of study per day."

I've been called to a lot of jobs after the fact; knowing they were first attempted DIY.

Answer 2

Any time you work on plumbing water/ vent/ sewer/ gas system is a good time to have a qualified licensed Plumber carry out the work. This ensures that your house will not have Mold/ water damage from leaks. Sewer spills in your house which are dangerous with toxins, bacterias, diseases. The gases from the sewer are dangerous. Plumbers prevent cross- connections and cross- contamination of water from sewer so the water is clean and safe to use. Plumbers ensure that pipes are properly sized to ensure proper flow through the house this helps with scalding issues and back ups. Plumbers ensure no leaks in gas system that could cause a fire/ explosion, and proper venting of exhausts to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Plumbers know local and state codes which becomes an issue when trying to sell/ purchase a house, and in some cases insurance claims.
Moto is: PLUMBERS protect the health of the nation.

Answer 3

Ideally all plumbing should be carried out by a qualified plumber but basically any competent person can deal with hot and cold water, but to touch gas you have to be corgi registered by law, and there is also the crossing of trades when it comes to earth bonding and other associated wiring, one of the biggest miss takes diy plumbers make is not knowing how to correctly earth bond pipework etc.

Answer 4

If you have no experience at all then all plumbing work. If you in the past did in fact complete some work that was done properly by all means that portion you have satisfactory results with. Factually plumbing is some thing you shouldn't attempt with out the guidance of some one with experience that being a plumber or pipe fitter.

Answer 5

Mostly gas services. HVAC is a whole 'nother trade with EPA licensing required and lots of expensive equipment. On your own house, most areas allow you to do your own work. You still need permits and inspection. Working on someone elses property usually requires licenses, bonding and insurance. I get paid a lot for fixing DIY disasters.

Answer 6

Gas and HVAC are the two things I call a plumber for. Those are very tricky jobs that require professionals for permits and regulatory requirements and so you don't make problems way worse.

Answer 7

Usually, most code enforcers will not give out a homeowners permit if it involves gas piping work, sewer taps, and hvac.

Most city and county, state code enforcers ( in my area anyway),will require you to get a plumber.

For plumbing, most plumbing, you can get a homeowner permit and inspection. In my area, an easy test is given. You pass the simple test and you'll get your plumbing permit.

Answer 8

Check out www.npda.co.uk.

Its the national property developers association so I'm sure someone there will be able to advise you.

You can become a member (for free) and ask in the forum.

Hope this helps!

Answer 9

I will give you a simple analogy.
I used to be called out to rectify DIY jobs that the poor husband attempted, of course I always got well paid for the disassembly, and reassembly of the material.

Answer 10

cryptic questions are the best......HUH?