DIY Plumbing - What not to do

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DIY Plumbing What not to do
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DIY Plumbing What not to do
When it comes to DIY plumbing there are certain
laws that you should be aware of and follow. The
law is strictly spelled out on what you can and
cannot do when fixing plumbing pipes yourself.
Its important that you follow the law strictly
and call in professional and licensed plumbers
for tasks that you are legally not allowed to
perform around your house.
While you can purchase plumbing tools and
equipment without a license, note that installing
most of them requires a licensed professional to
do it. This is also because installation isnt
easy and may involve risk. In some cases, there
is a real danger of fatal accidents. If youre
caught performing illegal plumbing work you may
also be heavily by the authorities. There are
some general rules that apply to plumbing and the
kinds of work you may want to do. Make sure you
double-check them on the website of the licensing
authority in your state before performing DIY
techniques. It is essential to checking out rules
for the following
The above-mentioned tasks are all related to
water plumbing. For tasks related to sanitary
plumbing and drainage, those permitted are

• You can clean or maintain ground level grates and
  traps on sanitary drains
• You can replace caps and ground level openings on
  sanitary drains.
• You can maintain a ground irrigation system to
  dispose of effluent from the on-site sewerage
  facility

• Demolition work
• Drilling or nailing into walls, floors or
  ceilings.
• Digging in the garden
• Conversion of space under the roof and storage
  lofts
• Installing insulation products
• There are a specific number of tasks that the
  licensing authorities permit a householder to
  perform around the home
• You can replace a jumper valve or washer in a tap
• You can change a shower head
• You can replace a drop valve washer, float calve
  washer or suction cup rubber in a water closet
  cistern.

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The Department Of Commerce in WA states that a
licensed plumber should carry out water supply,
sanitary and drainage plumbing repairs. However,
for tasks such as roof plumbing and stormwater
drainage, no license is required.
Its not always safe to keep trying to fix a
clogged drain by yourself because the problem may
be deeper rooted than you can imagine. Sometimes,
the polluted water can flow back into your house
if it doesnt find an outlet, which can harm your
health.
License is required in NSW to perform any
plumbing, draining or gas fitting work including
roof plumbing. In essence, a license is required
for any work that includes installation of the
water system or sewer lines. Routine repairs,
checking leaks in pipes and under vanity, are
some of the plumbing repairs allowed and
permissible. However, rules and regulations
differ from state to state. Make sure that before
you start a DIY plumbing repair you are not
violating any laws. The information regarding
rules and regulations provided here is general,
and only given as a guide.
Another reason to bind so many plumbing repairs
around the house by law and requiring a licensed
professional to perform them is because work done
by an amateur may go wrong, costing the home
owner double or triple the original amount of
home repairs. Its better to call in our
professional plumbing team in before or after the
first attempt, in order to avoid incurring more
damage and keeping repair costs at a minimum.

• After reviewing the legal technicalities of
  plumbing repairs, , here are some things you
  should not try for the sake of your safety
• Any plumbing repair that includes hot water or
  sewage should be avoided as it poses a risk of
  serious injuries and health issues
• A leaking shower or sink often relates to a
  clogged sewer and if you cant get it right in
  one attempt using a plunger, leave it up to the
  professionals.
• Sewer issues that you cant find the root cause
  of should be left up to professional plumbers to
  tackle, as it can turn into a messy and
  unsanitary situation.
• Any attempt of soldering copper pipes with a hot
  torch should also be avoided as it can create a
  leak which can then cost you as much as 10,000
  in damage repairs.

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