// Unit group · 7126

Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters, ducts and related fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating cooling and ventilation systems, and for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

7 Craft and Related Trades Workers / 71 Building and Related Trades Workers (excluding Electricians) / 712 Building Finishers and Related Trades Workers / All level 4

// Working conditions

ChemicalsLifting and postureNoiseWork at height

// Hand tools

  1. 1General Hand Tool Operation
  2. 2Pipe Tools - Wrenches, Cutters, Reamers, and Threaders
  3. 3Pliers and Wire Cutters
  4. 4Wrenches

examining blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing and ventilation systems and materials required

measuring, cutting, threading, bending, jointing, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of drainage, heating, ventilation, water supply and sewerage systems

installing gas appliances, dishwashers and water heaters, sinks and toilets using hand and power tools

laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains, or for other purposes

inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Drain technician
- Gas fitter
- Pipe fitter
- Pipe layer
- Plumber
- Ventilation pipe fitter

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics - 7127

Notes

Installers of metal drains, gutters and ducts are classified in Unit Group 7126: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. Workers who make sheet metal products for adaptation and installation plumbers are classified in Unit Group 7213: Sheet Metal Workers.

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