Dear Midvaal residents

Midvaal Local Municipality has standardised its approach to plumbing compliance for issuing Certificates of Occupancy.

• The Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) and the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) are voluntary, non-statutory bodies.
• Their Certificates of Compliance (COCs) are not mandatory unless required by a formal Council policy, bylaw, or contractual obligation.

Accepted plumbing compliance evidence includes:

• A certified trade qualification (e.g., National Certificate in Plumbing);
• Proof of trade test/apprenticeship completion;
• Municipal registration as a qualified plumber (if applicable).

PIRB/IOPSA COCs may be submitted as supporting documents, but cannot be enforced as a requirement.

• For consistency and fairness, all building inspectors will apply this standard uniformly.

Should you have any concerns or questions

kindly contact your Ward Councillor or

Mr. Kagiso Rasepae (0163607415)

Yours in service excellence.