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PLUMBING INDUSTRY REGISTRATION BOARD (PIRB)

Application for Registration and Licensing of Plumbers
Applicant’s Personal Details
(To be completed by all applicants)
       
Title   Which Province do you predominantly operate in
First Name      
Surname   Identification Number  
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Residentail Address   Postal Address  
Suburb   City  
City   Postal Code  
Postal Code      
       
Home Phone e.g. (021) 1234567     Work e.g. (021) 1234567  
Mobile Fax e.g. (021) 1234567  
Email      
       
Category of PIRB Registration being Applied for
(To be completed by all applicants One or more Category's MUST ticked)
   
 
Persons applying for this category of registration must have passed the relevant plumber trade test as specified in the Manpower training act section 28 or 13 and/or have obtained a plumbing qualification in terms of the Skills Development Act. All persons applying for this category of registration would be required to write and pass the PIRB’s Licensed Plumber exam within 12 months of been registered as a Licensed plumber. Licensed Plumbers have the right to purchase and issue Plumbing Certificates of Compliance.
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Persons applying for this category of registration must have passed the relevant plumber trade test as specified in the Manpower training act section 28 or 13 and/or have obtained a plumber qualification in terms of the Skills Development Act.
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Persons applying for this category of registration must have passed a National Certificate: Hot Water Heater System Installation qualification in terms of the Skills Development Act.
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Persons applying for this category of registration must be enrolled in a formalized accredited plumber training stream in terms of the Skills Development Act and the Manpower Training Act section 13
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Persons applying for this category of registration must have minimum of five years plumbing experience and must work under the supervision and/or mentorship of a Licensed Plumber. All persons registering under this category would require to obtain their plumber qualification within 12 months of registering under this category through a formal training route or applying and pass the relevant trade test.
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Persons apply for this category of registration must have passed the relevant plumber trade test as specified in the Manpower training act section 28 or 13 and/or have obtained a plumber qualification in terms of the Skills Development Act and have completed and passed the relevant Solar Elective Skills Program (SP-FETC-PLU-4-E-1-10).
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Persons applying for this category of registration must have passed the relevant plumber trade test as specified in the Manpower training act section 28 or 13 and/or have obtained a plumber qualification in terms Skills Development Act and have completed and passed a relevant accredited assessors course.
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Section F: Current Employer Details
       
Enter the first few letters of your current Employer's(Company) Name, Click Search and select the correct one from the dropdown list OR Select 'Not Found' and Enter the Company's Details
Company Name:  
Employment Start Date:  
 
Section H: Plumbing Regulations Documentation
All PIRB registered practitioners shall have in their possession the current compulsory SANS codes of Practice, Building Regulations and Local Water Bylaws documentation for ease of reference (copy of these can be purchased/obtained from the PIRB or from the South African Bureau of Standards, Government Printers and Local Authorities)  
     
Please tick the Boxes acknowledging that you have the relevant documentation  
- The installation, maintenance, replacement and repair of Fixed electric storage water heating Systems Click Image to Order Plumber Field Guide
- Water Supply and Drainage for Building Part 1: Water Supply installations for Buildings
- Water Supply and Drainage for Building Part 2: Drainage installations for Buildings
- National Building Regulations
- The installation, maintenance, replacement and repair of a Solar water storage heating System
- The relevant Local Authority Water Bylaws where you are operating in
Section I: Photo Identification
As part of registered persons to readily establish their identity the Plumbing Industry Registration Board Registration card includes a photograph of the card holder. To produce the card, you must provide an appropriate photograph. Please comply with the requirements listed below.
     
  • Photos must be no more than 6 months old
  • Photos must be high quality
  • Photos must be in colour
  • Photos must have clear preferably white background.
  • Photos must be in sharp focus and clear.
  • Photo must be only of your head and shoulders
  • You must be looking directly at the camera.
  • Only standard electronic formatted pictures photos will be accepted
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Section J: Declaration
       
ALL REGISTERED PLUMBERS SHALL AT ALL TIMES
  • PIRB registered plumbers agree to conduct themselves and their business in a professional manner which shall be seen by those they serve as being honorable, transparent and fair.
  • PIRB registered plumbers agree to proactively perform, work and act to promote plumbing practices that protect the health and safety of the community and the integrity of the water supply and wastewater systems.
  • PIRB registered plumber agree to promote, protect and encourage the upliftment and advancement of the skills development and training in terms of the National Skills ACT, of themselves and individuals in the plumbing sector or wishing to join the plumbing industry.
  • PIRB registered plumbers agree to monitor and enforce compliance with technical standards of plumbing work that comply with all requirements of the relevant SANS codes of practice and regulation set out in the compulsory National Standards of the Water Services Act 1997 / Amended (8th June 2001) as well as relevant local municipal bylaws.
  • PIRB registered plumbers agree to actively promote and support a consistent and effective regulatory plumbing environment throughout South Africa.
  • PIRB registered plumbers agree to regularly consult and liaise with the plumbing industry in an open forum free of any political or commercial agenda for the discussion of matters affecting the plumbing industry and the role of plumbing for the well being of the community and the integrity of the water supply and wastewater systems.
  • PIRB registered plumbers agree to promote, monitor and maintain expertise and competencies among our register and non register plumbing professionals.
  • I understand that plumber registration is an annual registration and acknowledge that I must reapply for registration 1 calendar month before the renewal date that appears on my registration card.
  • I understand that a yearly registration fee is charged for plumber registration and this fee which is subject to change is to be paid into PIRB bank account before I am to be registered and/or reregistered
  • I understand that the Plumbing Industry Registration Board has the authority to suspend or terminate my PIRB registration if I act against the best interest of the best interest of the PIRB and objectives.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
  • Upon receipt of the application the PIRB will verify the relevant documentation submitted.
  • You will be notified of any discrepancies that are found and your registration process will be stopped and will only continue once it has been addressed by yourself.
  • Once your documentation has been approved and your application has been completed correctly you will be forward an invoice for the yearly registration fee (the current yearly registration fees can be found at www.pirb.co.za). The invoiced will be faxed or emailed to the faxed number or email address that appears on the section Applicants Personal Details.
  • Once the relevant payment has been received only then will your registration card be printed and sent via registered mail to the postal address that appears on the section Applicants Personal Details.
  • The registered mail tracking number will be forward to you and it will be your responsibility to keep track of your registered mail. The PIRB cannot be held responsible for postage once it leaves it’s offices.
  • Any registered mail returned to PIRB offices due to non collection for what ever reason will only be resent if an addition postage fee is paid to the PIRB alternately it can be collected at the PIRB offices in Johannesburg.
  • If all is found to be in order and payment of the invoice has been within a reasonable time, the PIRB process should not take longer than 15 working days.
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  		identification number
 
declare that the information contained in this application, or attached by me to this application, is complete, accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I further declared that by forwarding this completed application form to the PlRB I am acknowledging that I have read and fully understood what is required of me as a PIRB registered plumber. I give consent for enquiries for verification purposes to be made into any information I have given on this application.
       
     

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