Certifying Engineer (Hydraulic) Registration - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this registration if you intend to certify the design and / or construction of plumbing, draining work and hydraulic fire services in buildings of all classes.

You can apply for this registration as an individual or a company.

If you are an interstate applicant, you may be eligible to obtain a licence through mutual recognition.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this registration as an individual you must:

  • have completed he qualifications required for membership of Engineers Australia as a professional engineer eligible to use the post-nominals "MIEAust"; and 
  • demonstrate at least 5 years post-graduate practical experience including
    • a minimum of 12 months in the design of building hydraulic services and
    • a minimum of 12 months in the supervision of the construction of building hydraulic services
  • submit a resume and project list detailing your experience (not applicable for applicants listed on the National Engineering Register)
  • provide at least 3 written references from registered building practitioners to verify your experience
  • be fit and proper person to hold this registration
  • hold professional indemnity insurance of at least $1,000,000.

To be eligible for this registration as a company you must provide:

  • an ASIC full company extract (no more than 28 days old)
  • a copy of either your Certification of Incorporation or Registration of Business Name
  • details of at least one director or nominee that is a qualified to supervise and carry out work on behalf of the corporation.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You must comply with continuous professional development requirements.

Duration

2 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $333.00

Fees for 2025-26

Apply Licence All $1000.00

Payable once the Board has approved the application. Fees for 2025-26

Renew Renewal All $1333.00

Fees for 2025-26

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Sample Project List - DOCX (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Building Act 1993 Northern Territory

Regulation(s) name

Building Regulations 1993 Northern Territory

Transfer

This registration cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Building Practitioners Board

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.