What is a Form 9 and when do I need to lodge it?
Summary (TL;DR)
A Form 9 is the official Queensland report for the inspection and testing of backflow prevention devices. Plumbers with a backflow endorsement must lodge a Form 9 with the local council within 10 business days of testing, repairing, or replacing any testable backflow device (like an RPZ or Double Check valve).
Understanding the Form 9 Backflow Report
In Queensland, protecting the drinking water supply from contamination is heavily regulated. The Form 9 is the mandatory reporting mechanism used to prove that a testable backflow prevention device is functioning correctly.
When is a Form 9 Required?
You must complete and lodge a Form 9 when you:
- Commission a newly installed testable backflow device
- Perform the mandatory annual test on an existing device
- Repair or maintain a device
- Replace an old device with a new one
Who Can Sign a Form 9?
Not just any plumber can sign a Form 9. You must hold a current plumbing licence with a Backflow Prevention Endorsement issued by the QBCC. You must also use a calibrated test kit that has been certified within the last 12 months.
Where Does it Go?
The completed Form 9 must be submitted to the local government (council) where the device is located within 10 business days of the test. A copy must also be given to the property owner.
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