Welcome to the

PIRB

Welcome to the Plumbing Industry Registration Board.
PIRB is the professional body for plumbers in South Africa. By actively promoting professionalism and compliance in the plumbing industry, and through the strengthening of accountability in the plumbing profession, we are ensuring both the upliftment of the trade and the protection of the health, safety, and well-being of the consumer.

Find

Listed Plumbing Companies

Looking for a listed plumbing company, of which at least one qualified plumber is registered with the PIRB, or want to verify if your plumber is PIRB registered and can issue COCs?

Verify

A COC

Would you like to confirm if a PIRB Certificate of Compliance has been issued and Logged?

Audit

Process

Audits are conducted by qualified experienced trained plumbers authorized by the PIRB to perform the function. Compliance auditors are registered with the PIRB and carry identification cards which can be verified

Upcoming

Events

September 9, 2025 / Events

World Toilet Day Event – 21st of November

PIRB World Toilet Day Event 2025 PIRB proudly invites you to join us in commemorating World Toilet Day 2025 with...
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Industry

News

October 13, 2025 / News

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PIRB is Going Green – Paper COCs to Be Phased Out

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PIRB is Going Green – Paper COCs to Be Phased Out PIRB is taking another step toward sustainability!...
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September 3, 2025 / News

A Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) for South Africa is on its way

WATER EFFICIENCY - Every drop counts: New labels to help South Africans save water (and money) By: Sue Matthews (The...
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March 3, 2025 / News

Important Announcement! Process to Change Regulation Completed

3rd April 2025 To All PIRB Professional Registered Plumbers RE: A MONUMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S PLUMBING INDUSTRY. RECOGNITION, REGULATION,...
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