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Plumbers and drainlayers will carry individual liability

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has confirmed to Under Construction that endorsed plumbers and drainlayers who self-certify eligible work may be held individually liable if defects are identified after a Code Compliance Certificate has been issued

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