(1)  A person must perform permit plumbing work in accordance with the valid plumbing permit issued in respect of the work.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.

(2)  Despite subsection (1) , a person may perform permit plumbing work that varies from the plumbing permit if the person is performing the work in accordance with the written approval of the relevant permit authority that has been obtained before performing the plumbing work that varies from the permit.

(3)  A permit authority may only give written approval under subsection (2) if –

(a) the responsible person for the permit plumbing work, or the owner of the premises where the permit plumbing work is being performed, has submitted to the permit authority amended design documentation that accurately reflects the variation; and

(b) the permit authority is satisfied that the amended design documentation complies with this Act, and certifies the documentation accordingly.