All household needs a plumber at some point of time when they are faced with problems pertaining to their leaking pipes / taps or spoilt sanitary fixtures.
What is a Licensed Plumber?
A PUB licensed plumber in Singapore is a professional, certified by the Public Utilities Board (PUB), that has met specific government-mandated training, experience, and examination requirements to legally perform regulated plumbing works.
The plumbing works done must meet safety, quality, and compliance with local regulatory standards for water supply and sanitary systems.
At Singapore Plumbing 24hrs, our team consists of trusted PUB licensed plumbers, ready to provide plumbing services across Singapore. From fixing leaks, installation of pipes, to handling more complex plumbing issues, you know you can count of us to fix them.
Why Choose a PUB Licensed Plumber?
Expertise and Compliance
Working with a PUB licensed plumber will ensure that all plumbing work done are in compliance with Singapore regulation and that certain standards are met.
In some cases, should you require to claim warranty on your defective product, some manufacturers will request that you provide proof that your plumber & installer are certified.
Accountability
Knowing that you’re working with a regulated and professional licensed plumber will definitely put your mind at ease.
The purpose of these exams & assessment aims to upgrade industry’s standards by streamlining the operations of water service and sanitary plumbing. Through the training, licensing of qualified plumbers and enforcement against non-compliance with PUB’s rules and regulations
Can Non Licensed Plumber Perform Plumbing Works?
Below is a list of plumbing works that can be done by non licensed plumber
Water Service Works (Potable Water)
1. Replacing or removing any tap or mixer.
2. Replacing or removing any of the following accessories connected to a tap:
(a) a shower hose or a showerhead;
(b) a connecting hose with a spring-loaded self-closing nozzle;
(c) a connecting hose to a washing machine or a dish washer; or
(d) a flexible hose.
3. Replacing or removing any pipe between a stop valve and an instantaneous water heater.
4. Replacing or removing any of the following parts of a flushing cistern:
(a) any flushing mechanism;
(b) any flexible hose after the ball valve.
Sanitary Works (Used Water)
1. Installing, replacing or removing:
(a) any washbasin or sink, including any bottle trap or fitting trap below the washbasin or sink;
(b) any bathtub, shower tray, or shower enclosure;
(c) any floor waste outlet; or
(d) any pipe conveying sullage water into a floor trap.
2. Replacing:
(a) any floor trap grating or cover; or
(b) any floor waste grating or cover.
3. Installing, replacing or removing any urinal, including any fitting trap or any pipe connecting the urinal to a urinal trap.
4. Installing, altering, replacing or removing any pipe for or appurtenance related to the conveyance of industrial effluent within an industrial premises.
5. Clearing any blockage in any floor trap, water closet or sanitary appliance.
6. Clearing and flushing any discharge pipe, ventilating pipe, drain-line, fitting, floor trap, inspection chamber, grease trap, pump or any other appurtenance related to the conveyance of sewage or sullage water from any sanitary appliance or sanitary facility to a sewerage system.
How to check if a plumber is PUB licensed?
Individuals who are interested to find out if the plumber they are engaging is certified can visit PUB website https://eservices.pub.gov.sg/bpp/searchlicensedplumber
You can check the listed is registered PUB Licensed Plumber, get 3 quotations before confirming your engagement with the Licensed Plumber
