New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated Regulations(Clause 20)
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| Work category | Description of work authorised | |
| A. Specialist work | ||
| Advanced LP gasfitting | Gasfitting work as defined in the Gas Supply Act 1996 involving liquefied petroleum gas only, without any restriction as to pressure and whether or not the gas will be conveyed in liquid or vapour phase, and including work on pipes, fittings, or appliances attached to or forming part of a liquefied petroleum gas transport container. | |
| Air-conditioning work | The following work--(a) any work required to install, maintain and service an air-conditioning system (other than a self-contained single-phase plug-in domestic air-conditioning system) in a structure, building, vessel, container or railway vehicle,(b) work required to comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 1668.2:2012, The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings, Part 2: Mechanical ventilation in buildings ,(c) work required to comply with the requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3666:2011, Air handling and water systems of buildings--Microbial control , relating to the maintenance of cooling towers,(d) associated electrical wiring work relating to the general servicing and maintenance of an air-conditioning system, that involves any of the following--(i) the testing of, and diagnosis of problems in, control and power circuits and electrical equipment and electric motors,(ii) the disconnection and reconnection of electrical components designed to be permanently connected,(iii) the replacement of electrical components on the load side of the mains supply,(iv) the repair and adjustment (in accordance with normal trade practice) of electrical components,(v) the repair, replacement or making good of cable terminations or defective electrical wiring,(vi) minor alterations to electrical wiring.This does not include the following--(a) the installation of an air-conditioning system in a railway vehicle by the manufacturer of the vehicle,(b) the installation, maintenance or repair of ducting or insulation in premises other than a dwelling,(c) work required to comply with the requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3666.1:2011, Air- handling and water systems of buildings--Microbial control , relating to the treatment of cooling or heating water and the cleaning of cooling towers. | |
| Draining | Work of sanitary drainage (being the construction, alteration, extension, disconnection, removal, maintenance, repair, renewal, ventilation, flushing or cleansing of any sanitary drain connecting, or intended to connect, directly or indirectly with a sewer) including work on a house drain connected to an onsite wastewater management system. | |
| Gasfitting | Gasfitting work as defined in the Gas Supply Act 1996 including work on a gas installation (other than an autogas installation) connected, or intended to be connected, to a compressed natural gas container. | |
| LP gasfitting | Gasfitting work as defined in the Gas Supply Act 1996 restricted to work on a gas installation designed to carry liquefied petroleum gas in vapour phase only at pressures not exceeding 150 kilopascals. | |
| Mechanical services and medical gas work | Mechanical services and medical gas work. | |
| Medical gas technician work | The following work--(a) work required to commission, test, verify or certify a medical gas installation,(b) work required to comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 2896:2021, Medical gas systems--Installation and testing of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems , as it relates to work specified in paragraph (a),(c) work required to comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS/NZS 4774.2:2019, Work in compressed air and hyperbaric facilities--Hyperbaric oxygen facilities , as it relates to work specified in paragraph (a). | |
| Medical gasfitting | The following work--(a) work required to construct, install, replace, repair, alter, maintain, test or commission a medical gas installation, including incidental design work,(b) work required to comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 2896:2021, Medical gas systems--Installation and testing of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems , as it relates to work specified in paragraph (a),(c) work required to comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS/NZS 4774.2:2019, Work in compressed air and hyperbaric facilities--Hyperbaric oxygen facilities , as it relates to work specified in paragraph (a). | |
| Plumbing | Work of water plumbing, work of sewerage or work of sanitary
plumbing, but excluding work within the specialist category of drainage or the
residential building work category of roof plumbing. For the purposes of this category-- "work of sanitary plumbing" means work carried out in connection with the collection, conveyance or disposal of sewage, liquid trade wastes and other permitted discharges and includes the installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, removal, renewal, repair and maintenance of pipes, tanks, fittings, appliances and fixtures designed to receive, convey, store, treat, modify or regulate the flow of sewage, liquid trade wastes or other permitted discharges and the ventilation of those pipes, tanks, fittings, fixtures and appliances. "work of sewerage" means the construction, alteration, extension, disconnection, removal, maintenance, repair, renewal, ventilation, flushing or cleansing of any sewerage service pipes, or fittings or fixtures connecting, or intended to connect, directly or indirectly with a sewer or onsite wastewater management systems. "work of water plumbing" means work carried out in connection with the supply or conveyance of water and includes the installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, removal, renewal, repair and maintenance of pipes, tanks, fixtures, appliances and fittings designed to convey, store, protect, treat, mix, measure, modify or regulate the flow of water, including hot water. | |
| Refrigeration work | The following work--(a) any work required to install, maintain and service a refrigeration system (other than a self-contained single-phase plug-in domestic refrigeration system) in a structure, building, vessel, container or vehicle,(b) work required to comply with the requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS ISO 817:2016, Refrigerants--Designation and safety classification and AS/NZS 5149:2016, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps--Safety and environmental requirements ,(c) associated electrical wiring work relating to the general servicing and maintenance of a refrigeration system, that involves any of the following--(i) the testing of, and diagnosis of problems in, control and power circuits and electrical equipment and electric motors,(ii) the disconnection and reconnection of electrical components designed to be permanently connected,(iii) the replacement of electrical components on the load side of the mains supply,(iv) the repair and adjustment (in accordance with normal trade practice) of electrical components,(v) the repair, replacement or making good of cable terminations or defective electrical wiring,(vi) minor alterations to electrical wiring. | |
| Water plumbing--Fire protection systems | Water plumbing involved in a fire service as defined in AS/NZS 3500.0:2003, Plumbing and drainage Part 0: Glossary of terms , including a fire sprinkler system and connection of the system to a water main. | |
| Water plumbing--Fire sprinkler systems | Water plumbing involved in the fire sprinkler system installed beyond the sprinkler valve assembly. | |
| Water plumbing--Urban irrigation | Work of irrigation, including the construction, alteration, extension, disconnection, removal, maintenance, repair, renewal or clearing of any pipes, fittings or equipment of any irrigation system communicating or intending to communicate directly or indirectly with any water main, and the connection of the system to a water main. | |
| Water plumbing | Work of water supply (being the construction, alteration, extension, disconnection, removal, maintenance, repair, renewal or clearing of any pipes or fittings of any water service connecting or intending to connect, directly or indirectly with a water main) including such work on pipes and fittings, whether or not connected or intended to be connected to a water main, that are in a building in which any part of the sewerage service is connected to an onsite wastewater management system. | |
| B. Residential building work | ||
| Bricklaying | Work involved in the erection of structures by assembly of a
number of individual masonry units referred to as either a brick or block. This includes work involved in--(a) the erection of brick fencing and associated footings for freestanding brick fences where the footings will not be subject to loads other than the completed brickwork, gates or decorative adornments, or(b) the erection of brick retaining walls that do not require approval under the Local Government Act 1993 , or(c) flashing associated with bricklaying work, or(d) concreting works that are minor and ancillary to the performance of bricklaying work.Bricklaying work does not include concreting that is structural in nature or provides structural support (for example, concrete slabs, or concrete footings) except in such cases where footings are placed for the construction of free-standing fences or walls that are not subject to loads other than the weight of the components of the fence or wall (for example, bricklaying does not include concrete footings for the walls of a habitable building or for retaining walls that require approval under the Local Government Act 1993 ). For the purposes of this category-- "brick" means a solid or perforated masonry unit used for building purposes such as walling or paving. Bricks are generally made in a rectangular prismatic shape of a size that allows them to be picked up with one hand while the other is used to apply mortar with a trowel. "block" means a component made from concrete, clay, gypsum or similar materials for use in the construction of walls or partitions and is usually of a larger size than a brick. Blocks are generally perforated, have hollow cores or are of autoclaved aerated concrete to reduce the handling weight. | |
| Carpentry | Work involved in the cutting and placing of timber, or timber
composites, in construction work on site to erect framing and fix components
or assemblies used in construction work such as stairs, windows, doors,
wallboards (excluding plaster boards which is dry plastering) and floors. Examples of works within the category of carpentry include the following--(a) the erection of metal framing and the construction of formwork in preparation for concreting,(b) minor non-structural concreting associated with a dwelling where that concreting is ancillary to carpentry work,(c) concreting for footings or structural support associated with outdoor construction (for example, pergolas, timber decks, timber and metal fencing and the like), but not including concrete paths and slabs, which are works within the category of general concreting,(d) exterior wall cladding (including non-structural stone veneer facing or cladding, but excluding brick),(e) curtain walling,(f) internal timber cladding of walls and ceilings, and non-structural stone cladding of internal walls,(g) non-habitable outdoor shelters or structures (excluding brick or stone) such as pergolas, gazebos and the like, but not including garages, sheds or carports,(h) skylights,(i) awnings,(j) prefabricated glass fences,(k) timber retaining walls not requiring approval under the Local Government Act 1993 (work involved in retaining walls that require such approval is work within the category of structural landscaping). | |
| Decorating | Work involved in the installation of painted or applied decorations such as murals, frescos or wallpaper. | |
| Dry plastering | Work involved in the internal installation of rigid building sheeting or boards made of a core of gypsum plaster set between and bonded to outer covers of cardboard. Dry plastering includes installation of fibrous plaster sheeting or boards or fibrous cement sheeting or boards, cornice, false and suspended ceilings (not including completed work that provides structural support). It does not include any external cladding works, which is work within the categories of carpentry and joinery. | |
| Erection of pre-fabricated metal-framed home additions and structures | Work
involved in the erection of pre-fabricated metal-framed home additions and
structures comprising decks, patios, gazebos, awnings, porches, verandahs,
pergolas, screened or glass enclosures, modular rooms, carports, garages,
workshops, sheds and other similar additions and structures, including any
residential building work incidental to the erection of such additions or
structures. Work in this category does not include the construction of the
whole of a building or extension intended to be used as a self-contained
residence (such as a granny flat). Specialist work that is an integral part of an overall contract to carry out the erection of pre-fabricated metal-framed home additions and structures work. Note--: Specialist work within this category is subject to clauses 15 and 16 of this Regulation, which require specialist work to be subcontracted to the holder of a contractor licence in the relevant category of specialist work, and appropriately supervised by the holder of an endorsed contractor licence or supervisor certificate in the relevant category of specialist work. | |
| Excavating | Works involved in the removal of earth or rock to previously determined excavation lines and levels to form a hole or trench for structural supports, walls, or floors of a building, or in preparation for structural landscaping work. | |
| Fencing | Work involved in the erection of fences and gates, irrespective of the construction materials used, within or on residential property boundary lines. | |
| General building work | Any work that is residential building work under the
Act. Any work that is specialist work done in connection with a dwelling that is an integral part of an overall contract to do other residential building work that is not specialist work. Note--: Specialist work within this category is subject to clauses 15 and 16 of this Regulation, which require specialist work to be subcontracted to the holder of a contractor licence in the relevant category of specialist work, and appropriately supervised by the holder of an endorsed contractor licence or supervisor certificate in the relevant category of specialist work. | |
| General concreting | Work involved in carrying out and of the following--(a) the
laying/placement of concrete,(b) formwork erection (which is also able to be
performed within the category of carpentry), reinforcement fixing and
concreting work associated with the erection of a dwelling or associated with
the erection of a garage, an outbuilding, a swimming pool or another structure
constructed or to be constructed for use in conjunction with any such
dwelling,(c) stencilling of concrete,(d) stamped pattern concrete,(e) exposed
aggregate work or pebblecreting or similar work,(f) repair of concrete
work,(g) concrete resurfacing,(h) concrete retaining walls not requiring
approval under the Local Government Act 1993 . Note--: Work involved in the construction of concrete retaining walls that require approval under the Local Government Act 1993 is within the category of structural landscaping. | |
| Glazing | Work involved in installing glass, acrylic or other like materials in prepared openings, such as windows, door panels, screens, fences, balustrades or partitions. This includes the preparation, fabrication and installation of framing support work associated with glazing and the installation of prefabricated or pre-assembled windows. | |
| Joinery | Work involved in the making and installation of non-structural timber,
timber composite or metal components or elements for buildings such as doors,
windows, prefabricated glass fencing, stairs, and furniture that is made to
measure and fixed to a dwelling (such as built-in cupboards, wardrobes,
entertainment units and the like), and which may be made off site and
installed as a completed unit. Examples of works within the category of joinery include the following--(a) shower screens,(b) internal timber cladding of walls and ceilings. | |
| Kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation | Work involved in the installation,
refurbishment, restoration and on-site repairs of or to a kitchen, bathroom or
laundry, other than work affecting any internal or external load bearing
component of the building that is essential to the stability of the building
or any part of it, including things such as foundations, floors, walls, roof,
columns and beams. Specialist work that is an integral part of an overall contract to carry out kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation work. Note--: Specialist work within this category is subject to clauses 15 and 16 of this Regulation, which require specialist work to be subcontracted to the holder of a contractor licence in the relevant category of specialist work, and appropriately supervised by the holder of an endorsed contractor licence or supervisor certificate in the relevant category of specialist work. | |
| Metal fabrication | Work involved in the preparation, fabrication and erection
of metal components in building work, including structural steel, handrails,
security grilles, fences, gates and balustrades. Metal fabrication does not
include roof plumbing or wall cladding. Note--: Work in this category may also be done by a person authorised to work on security equipment under the Security Industry Act 1997 , but only to the extent that the work relates to security equipment under that Act. | |
| Minor maintenance and cleaning | Work involved in non-structural maintenance
(including minor repairs) or cleaning of existing works, structures or
buildings. Note--: A licence or certificate issued for this category of work may be subject to conditions. | |
| Minor tradework | Works involved in new, repair or replacement work that is
residential building work, but which cannot be readily ascribed to an
individual specific trade area. Note--: A licence or certificate issued for this category of work may be subject to conditions. | |
| Painting | Work involved in the application of a clear, resin-based or pigmented
product in liquid form which, when applied to a surface by brush, roller or
spray gun, forms a dry, adherent film. Paint may be applied for decorative or
protective purposes and may be applied to any appropriate surface on any
structure, fixture, fitting or apparatus. The following are examples of works within the category of painting--(a) textured coatings applied by the abovementioned methods,(b) preparation and minor repair (but not renewal or replacement) of surfaces prior to painting. | |
| Roof plumbing | Work defined as roof plumbing work in Schedule 1 to the Act. | |
| Roof slating | Work involving the fixing of roof slates to the exterior surface
of roof and fascia structures. This includes the use of shingles or shakes, or
imitation roofing slates, shingles or shakes, and the associated flashing,
sarking, batten and valley installation. It also includes the installation of
skylights, ventilators and the like as well as the application of protective
coatings, not involving structural alteration of roof members or components,
to roofs fixed with such materials. For the purposes of this category-- "roof slate" means a thin piece of slate rock, or similar imitation material, used to provide a weather tight exterior surface to roof and fascia structures. | |
| Roof tiling | Work involved in the fixing of roof tiles to exterior surface of
roof and fascia structures. This includes the bedding and pointing of roof
tiles, associated flashing and valley, anti-ponding board, sarking and batten
installation. It also includes the installation of skylights, ventilators and
the like as well as the application of protective coatings, not involving
structural alteration of roof members or components, to tiled roofs. For the purposes of this category-- "roof tile" means a pressed or moulded tile of concrete, clay or metal fixed in rows to tile battens and lapped at the ends and sides to provide a weather tight exterior surface to roof and fascia structures. | |
| Stonemasonry | Work involved in construction using natural or artificial stone
laid unit by unit and set in mortar, including the following--(a) internal or
external stone walls,(b) stone veneer facing or cladding (this is work that
may also be done within the category of carpentry),(c) construction of
stonemasonry staircases,(d) pointing of stonemasonry work,(e) minor
non-structural concreting ancillary to stonemasonry work,(f) flashing
associated with stonemasonry work,(g) stone flagging,(h) stonemasonry
retaining walls not requiring approval under the Local Government Act 1993 .
Note--: Work involved in the construction of retaining walls that require approval under the Local Government Act 1993 is within the category of structural landscaping. | |
| Structural landscaping | Work involved in the construction of external landscape
features, and non-habitable structures including the following--(a) retaining
walls of any material that do not form part of a habitable building,(b)
fencing irrespective of the construction material, driveways, paths and other
paving of any material,(c) cabanas, pergolas, decks and non-habitable
shelters,(d) ornamental ponds, water features and other structural
ornamentation.Specialist work that is an integral part of an overall contract
to carry out structural landscaping work. Note--: Specialist work within this category is subject to clauses 15 and 16 of this Regulation, which require specialist work to be subcontracted to the holder of a contractor licence in the relevant category of specialist work, and appropriately supervised by the holder of an endorsed contractor licence or supervisor certificate in the relevant category of specialist work. | |
| Swimming pool building | All work involved in the construction, renovation,
alteration, repair, extension, maintenance, decorative or protective treatment
of a swimming pool. It includes all other works directly associated with a
swimming pool installation such as landscaping, safety fencing, pool water
filtration and heating, and includes all work within the scope of the category
of swimming pool repairs and servicing. All specialist work directly associated with the correct and safe installation and functioning of a swimming pool that is an integral part of an overall contract to carry out swimming pool building work. For the purposes of this category, "swimming pool" includes a swimming pool or spa pool as defined in the Swimming Pools Act 1992 . Note--: Specialist work within this category is subject to clauses 15 and 16 of this Regulation, which require specialist work to be subcontracted to the holder of a contractor licence in the relevant category of specialist work, and appropriately supervised by the holder of an endorsed contractor licence or supervisor certificate in the relevant category of specialist work. | |
| Swimming pool repairs and servicing | Work involved in servicing and repair of
elements of an existing swimming pool, including internally reticulated pool
plumbing not connected to a potable water source, solar thermal heating
systems that are not hard wired (excluding any solar photovoltaic (PV)
systems), and equipment installation (including filters and skimmers). It also
includes any additions, alterations and repairs of a non-structural nature,
the painting or surfacing (rendering or application of surface coatings) to a
swimming pool, acid washing and pool cleaning. It does not include any work
related to paving, decking, landscaping or fencing associated with a pool or
spa installation. For the purposes of this category, "swimming pool" includes a swimming pool or spa pool as defined in the Swimming Pools Act 1992 . | |
| Underpinning and piering | Work involved in underpinning refers to the construction of a new support structure under a wall, column or footings of a building without removing the superstructure to do one or more of the following--(a) prevent collapse due to excessive settlement or any other failure condition,(b) allow the loads on a building to be increased,(c) enable the ground level inside or outside a building to be lowered.Work involved in piering refers to the installation of a column or post supporting a superstructure, such as beams or floor bearers. | |
| Wall and floor tiling | Work involved in the affixing of tiles for functional or
decorative use on internal or external surfaces of buildings. For the purposes
of the describing the category of wall and floor tiling,
"tile" means a thin plate of regular or irregular shape made from fired clay, moulded concrete, ceramics or natural material or other similar manufactured material. Examples of works and materials within the category of wall and floor tiling include the following--(a) tiles made from cork, linoleum, rubber or thermoplastics,(b) waterproofing of wet areas in preparation for the laying of tiles,(c) mosaics,(d) preparation and minor repair (but not renewal or replacement) and insertion of expansion joints to surfaces prior to tiling. | |
| Waterproofing | Work involved in any protective treatment of a dwelling designed to prevent the penetration of water or moisture into the dwelling or in the protective treatment of wet areas in a dwelling designed to prevent the unwanted escape of water from those areas by using solid membranes or membranes applied by brush, roller or any other method. | |
| Wet plastering | Work involved in the application of a mixture of lime, cement or gypsum plaster and/or sand and water (or other materials to achieve a similar result) for the covering of internal or external walls and ceilings. Wet plaster is applied whilst wet/plastic, generally by trowel, and dries and hardens after application. |