Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
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  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
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- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
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  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
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- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
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  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
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- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
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  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
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- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
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- About the website
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- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Publications

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Application for a licence to perform high risk work (New)

READ

If you wish to apply for a new high risk work licence, you will be required to submit this form.

WorkSafe

Form – application

31 Jul 2023

Industry Bulletin 153 – Management and Supervision

READ

This industry bulletin is to remind builders that adequate arrangements are required to be in place to ensure the building service is managed and supervised in a proficient manner.

Building and Energy

Bulletin

28 Jul 2023

Agricultural Industry Fatality Report - June 2023

READ

The Agriculture Industry Fatality Report provides a valuable insight into the types and causes of work-related traumatic injury fatalities within the industry. Work-related traumatic injury fatality...

WorkSafe

Reports

04 Dec 2023

High risk work application instructions

READ

If you are applying for an high risk work application follow these instructions.

WorkSafe

Information

27 Jul 2023

Building engineers registration

READ

From 1 July 2024, new laws in Western Australia will require building engineers to be registered by the Building Services Board (the Board) to carry out, or contract with consumers to carry out,...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

28 Jul 2023

Building disputes monthly report – June 2023

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of June 2023.

Building and Energy

Reports

24 Jul 2023

Industry Bulletin 154 – Building to the approved plans

READ

This Industry Bulletin brings to the attention of builders the importance of: completing building work in accordance with the plans and specifications referenced on the relevant certificate of design compliance (the approved plans); properly consulting prior to proceeding with work which differs from the approved plans (changes); and consulting with the appropriate building professional when it appears the approval varies from the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

Building and Energy

Bulletin

21 Jul 2023

Portable gas cooking appliances in restaurants

READ

Building and Energy has noticed an increase in the use of unapproved portable gas cooking appliances operating on butane canisters. The commercial use of these appliances, particularly used as table-top gas cooking appliances in indoor restaurant environments, has resulted in gas explosions injuring consumers. This fact sheet is intended to raise awareness by highlighting the 2016 WA prohibition order and the potential effects on restaurant design and patron safety.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

06 Sep 2023

Application to add a class to a high risk work licence

READ

Use this application form to apply for one or more classes of high risk work to be added to your existing WA licence.

WorkSafe

Form – application

31 Jul 2023

Bonds receipts and records

Real estate agents and property managers must issue a bond receipt and keep records of bonds. Bond receipts and records Receipt: When a tenant pays a bond by electronic transfer, the agent must issue...

Consumer Protection

Information

19 Jul 2023

Class I applications – Relevant trade and engineering qualifications

READ

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

07 Jul 2023

ELB Policy – Requirements for the issue of a restricted electrical licence for Type B gasfitting appliances

READ

This policy provides the criteria the Electrical Licensing Board (the Board) requires to be met before issuing a Restricted Electrical Licence (REL) to carry out electrical work confined to the disconnect and reconnect of type B gasfitting appliances.

Building and Energy

Policies

04 Jul 2023

ELB Policy – Requirements for the issue of a restricted electrical licence for plumbing and/or Type A gasfitting appliances

READ

Building and Energy

Policies

04 Jul 2023

Energy Safety Business Plan 2022–2023

READ

Building and Energy is Western Australia’s technical and safety regulator for the electricity industry and most of the gas industry as well as the regulator for the building, building surveying,...

Building and Energy

Plans

30 Jun 2023

Energy Safety Business Plan 2023–2024

READ

Building and Energy is Western Australia’s technical and safety regulator for the electricity industry and most of the gas industry as well as the regulator for the building, building surveying,...

Building and Energy

Plans

30 Jun 2023

It's trust account audit time! - Settlement industry bulletin issue 111

29 June 2023 It’s trust account audit time! July is the perfect time to start preparing and referring trust account information to your auditor so the 2022-23 audit report can be completed by the 30...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

30 Jun 2023

Industry Bulletin 152 – Duration of building permits

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This industry bulletin is intended to highlight the process of extending the duration of a building permit

Building and Energy

Bulletin

28 Jun 2023

Human factors: Case study – petroleum refinery explosion: Information sheet

READ

The aim of this case study, which is based on the BP America (Texas City) refinery explosion in 2005, is to show how human factors can contribute to a series of events that lead to an accident.

WorkSafe

Information

28 Jun 2023

Human factors: Case study - gas well blowout and fire: Information sheet

READ

This case study is based on the explosion and fire at the Pryor Trust Well in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma in 2018. This major accident event had catastrophic consequences as five workers were killed...

WorkSafe

Information

28 Jun 2023

Minimising the risk of mould in your property - Landlords bulletin 69

23 June 2023 Minimising the risk of mould in your property Mould or dampness can pose a serious health risk, as well as cause structural damage to your rental property. The risk of mould increases...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

23 Jun 2023

Don't let mould get the better of you - Tenants bulletin 43

23 June 2023 Don't let mould get the better of you The risk of mould growing in your home increases during wet or humid weather, and after major storms, but there are ways to stop mould from...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

23 Jun 2023

Minimising the risk of mould in a rental property - Real estate industry bulletin 267

23 June 2023 Minimising the risk of mould in a rental property Mould or dampness can pose a serious health risk, as well as cause structural damage to rental properties. The risk of mould increases...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

23 Jun 2023

Industry Bulletin 151 – Tie-downs and connections in timber framed walls

READ

This bulletin provides information for those involved in the design, certification and installation of timber framed walls, including builders, building surveyors, structural engineers and suppliers.

Building and Energy

Bulletin

26 Jun 2023

Building disputes monthly report – May 2023

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of May 2023.

Building and Energy

Reports

16 Jun 2023

Asbestos safety for trades and construction workers: Pamphlet

READ

Do you handle asbestos as a trade or construction worker? People who disturb asbestos-containing materials during repairs, maintenance, renovations and other work on older buildings are at the greatest risk of exposure. This pamphlet is developed for trades and construction workers outlining ways to safely work with asbestos.

WorkSafe

Flyers

21 Dec 2023

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