PIRB Objectives:

To effectively administer a live and updated plumbing Registration system in South Africa
To promote and encourage the upliftment of the training and skills development at all levels in the plumbing sector, in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
To promote, monitor and maintain expertise and competencies among industry professionals
To work with the community to address concerns and resolve complaints about work carried out by plumbers
To monitor compliance to technical standards of plumbing work through professional industry plumbing inspectors and there by assisting authorised local and central government bodies with the enforcement of plumbing compliance
To promote plumbing practices that protect the environment, the health and safety of consumers; and the integrity and sustainability of the water supply, waste water, hot water heating and solar water heating systems; through the application of professional plumbing practices
To actively promote and support a consistent and effective regulatory environment throughout South Africa
To regularly consult and liaise with the plumbing industry and with authorised bodies (IOPSA, PIRB, etc.) related to the 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 safety and well-being of the whole community and protecting the integrity and sustainability of the water supply and waste water systems

Objectives