What is a Form 4 Notifiable Work in QLD?
Summary (TL;DR)
A Form 4 is used in Queensland to register "Notifiable Work" with the QBCC. This covers routine plumbing jobs that don't require local council approval or inspection (like replacing a hot water system, renovating an existing bathroom, or extending a water pipe). It must be lodged online via myQBCC within 20 business days of completing the work.
Understanding Form 4 (Notifiable Work)
In Queensland, plumbing work is divided into three categories: Regulated Work (requires council approval and a Form 7), Notifiable Work (requires QBCC notification via Form 4), and Minor Work (no notification required).
When Do You Need a Form 4?
Notifiable work generally includes routine additions and replacements to existing buildings. Common examples include:
- Replacing a hot water system
- Adding a new toilet, shower, or sink to an existing building (provided it connects to existing drainage)
- Extending or altering a water supply pipe
- Installing a backflow prevention device
- Replacing a length of buried sewer pipe
When is a Form 4 NOT Enough?
If you are installing drainage for a brand new building, connecting a property to the council sewer main for the first time, or installing an on-site septic system, this is Regulated Work. You must lodge a Form 7 with the local council, not a Form 4 with the QBCC.
Lodgement Rules
The Form 4 must be lodged online through the myQBCC portal within 20 business days of completing the work. You must also give a copy of the completed Form 4 to the property owner or occupier.
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