Form 7 Plumbing QLD — Compliance Certificate Guide
Everything you need to know about the Queensland Form 7 Compliance Certificate for plumbing and drainage work — plus how to lodge it digitally with TradeDesk.
What is Form 7?
Form 7 is the compliance certificate that a licensed plumber must complete after performing notifiable plumbing or drainage work in Queensland. It records the details of the work performed and certifies that it complies with the relevant standards. The plumber must notify the local council (typically within 10 business days) by submitting the completed Form 7.
How TradeDesk Simplifies Form 7 Lodgement
- Open the Form 7 wizard — Pull job details from your records or enter fresh. Site address, lot/plan, permit number, work category and scope are pre-filled where possible.
- Classify the work — TradeDesk's QLD Compliance checker classifies the job against Schedule 1 of the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019 so you lodge the correct category.
- Sign on screen — Licensee signs with their finger. Licence number and date are stamped automatically.
- Email to council — Pick the council from the directory (12+ QLD councils including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redland, Toowoomba) and TradeDesk emails the Form 7 PDF straight to their notifiable-work inbox.
Benefits
- 2 minutes from the ute — Mobile-first wizard. No PDF wrestling, no laptop, no chasing the office.
- QLD compliance checker — Classifies work against Schedule 1, 2 and 3 so you don't accidentally lodge (or miss) a Form 7.
- Direct to council — Form 7 PDF emailed straight to the right council inbox.
- Audit-ready records — Every lodgement stored against the job with the signed PDF and email copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to lodge Form 7?
The licensed plumber who performed the notifiable plumbing or drainage work is responsible for completing the Form 7 record and notifying the local council, typically within 10 business days of completing the work.
What work is 'notifiable' in Queensland?
Notifiable work is defined in Schedule 1 Part 2 of the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019. It includes things like installation, alteration or replacement of certain water supply and sanitary drainage components in existing buildings. New-building plumbing and certain Schedule 1 Part 1 work types are excluded — TradeDesk's QLD Compliance checker can help you classify a job before you lodge.
Which Queensland councils does TradeDesk email Form 7 to?
TradeDesk maintains a directory of 12+ Queensland council notifiable-work inboxes including Brisbane City Council, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redland and Toowoomba. If a council isn't in the directory yet you can enter the email address manually and TradeDesk will save it for next time.
Is the digital Form 7 accepted by Queensland councils?
Yes — QLD councils accept Form 7 lodgements via email as long as the form is fully completed and signed by the licensed plumber. TradeDesk produces a Form 7 PDF that mirrors the layout councils expect, with the licensee's signature, licence number and notifiable work category.
What about Form 4 / minor work / unregulated work?
Not all plumbing work is notifiable. TradeDesk's QLD Compliance checker classifies a job against Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the Regulation so you don't accidentally lodge a Form 7 for work that doesn't need one (or worse, miss work that does).
How much does it cost?
TradeDesk's Form 7 lodgement is included in the Pro plan, which starts with a 21-day free trial — no credit card required. After the trial, Pro is $79/month or $790/year (save $158).