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If you're planning any significant plumbing, drainage, or on-site sewerage work in Queensland, you've likely come across the Form 1 . This document is a crucial step in the approval process for all Queensland councils where plumbing and drainage works are proposed. But what exactly do you need to fill out, and what supporting documents must you gather to ensure your application is "properly made"? What is a Form 1? In Queensland, plumbing work is categorised into four types:

What's in a Sanitary Drainage Articulation Report

Drainage and minimum cover requirements

When it comes to plumbing and drainage, choosing the right pipe isn’t just about size or material—it’s also about pipe strength . Pipe...

In Australian plumbing systems, particularly underground sanitary and stormwater drainage, articulation joints play a crucial role in...

When it comes to plumbing and sanitary drainage systems, the type of pipe material used plays a major role in durability, performance,...

Bad smells from your drains

When building a new home or structure—especially on reactive soils—there’s more going on beneath the surface than most people realise. You may be in the situation where the building certifier or council has issued an information request to provide a certified articulation design because of the soil conditions at your site. Hopefully this article will shed some light on why an Articulation Report is needed and how it fits into the building approval process. What Is an Articu

If you’re building a new home or doing major plumbing work, you might come across the term “bentonite clay plug.” While it might sound...

When it comes to designing sanitary drainage systems, much of the attention is placed on pipe layout, gradient, and articulation. But one...

Understanding what we do

What are plumbing articulation joints

A number of questions commonly asked for sanitary articulation plans

How does engaging a RPEQ for drainage design save you money on your build?

1. The Legislative Backbone Queensland’s Plumbing & Drainage Act 2018  and its companion Regulation 2019  spell out what must accompany...

Understanding why you need RPEQ certification of drainage articulation