Plumbing Licences
Justice & Public Safety
Overview
Plumbing licences are required to ensure that qualified individuals perform plumbing work.
All plumbing system construction work must be done by a provincially licenced plumber who is employed by a licenced plumbing contractor. Homeowners may perform plumbing work on their principal residence, provided that they meet the terms and conditions set out by the Chief Plumbing Inspector.
Eligibility
A Plumber Licence authorizes the holder to install, alter, extend, renew or repair plumbing systems, or make a building sewer connection or disconnection while being employed by a New Brunswick licenced plumbing contractor. To qualify for a Plumber's Licence, applicants must hold a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification in the plumbing trade.
A Plumbing Contractor Licence authorizes the holder to contract to install, alter, extend, renew or repair plumbing systems, or make a building sewer connection or disconnection. To qualify for a plumbing contractor licence, applicants must hold a New Brunswick Plumber's Licence, must have two (2) years of experience as a journeyman plumber, must have successfully completed a contractor's exam or must be an employee person with qualifications and must pass the contractor's exam.
A Backflow Prevention Tester Licence authorizes the holder to test all installed testable backflow prevention devices. To qualify for a Backflow Prevention Tester Licence, applicants must hold a certificate from an accredited organization as a certified backflow prevention device tester and a Certificate of Qualification in one of the following trades: plumber, steamfitter-pipefitter, or sprinkler system installer. Applicants must hold a current certificate of calibration for testing equipment.
Description
In order to apply for your first-time technical licence you may choose one of the following options:
• Print and fill in your application and fax it to 506-457-7394 or email it to TISFTN@gnb.ca. Once received an agent will contact you for payment by credit card.
• Print and fill in your application and mail it with a cheque or money order payable to the Minster of Finance to:
Department of Justice and Public Safety - Technical Inspection Services
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1
FOR LICENCE RENEWALS ONLY, please visit Service New Brunswick online at www.snb.ca/tis to complete online, or visit one of the following Service New Brunswick Centers: Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, Miramichi, Bathurst, Campbellton, Edmundston, Woodstock.
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2011 PS Plumber's Licence.pdf,
2011 PS Backflow Prevention Device Tester's Licence.pdf
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber's licence | |||
| New and annual renewal | 50.00 | 2011-04-01 | |
| Plumbing contractor's licence | 2011-04-01 | ||
| New and annual renewal | 400.00 | 2003-01-01 | |
| Backflow prevention device tester's licence | 2003-01-01 | ||
| New and annual renewal | 50.00 | 2011-04-01 | |
| Contact Information | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact SNB (Payment Only) | snb@snb.ca |
Forms
Some forms may require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please fill, print and send form(s) to the mailing address provided on the form or in the Service Contact section.
Related Links
- Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification - Plumber
- Building Codes - National Research Council
- Canadian Standards Association
- Licenced Backflow Testers
- Licenced Plumbing Contractors
- National Plumbing Code of Canada
- Plumbing Inspections
- Plumbing Permits
- Plumbing Plan Approval
- Technical Inspection Services