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Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
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  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
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  The process for getting building work approved.
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  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
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  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
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  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
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  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- 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.
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Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
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  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
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  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.
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  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
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  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
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  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.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- 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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Decision Regulatory Impact Statement: Reforms to Plumbing Regulation in Western Australia

This DRIS is the final stage of an extensive review of Western Australia’s plumbing laws which began in 2014 with the release of a report commissioned from independent consultants, ACIL Allen...

Building and Energy

Consultations / public comment

27 Nov 2019

Guide to Standards and Tolerances WA 2019

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Every year thousands of homes are constructed or renovated in Western Australia. While most building projects are completed successfully, occasionally there may be concerns or unmet expectations that...

Building and Energy

Guide / handbook

25 Nov 2019

Restricted electrical licence Training Record and Logbook request form

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These forms are used for requesting a Training Record and Logbook to satisfy the requirements to obtain a restricted electrical licence for the disconnection and reconnection of fixed wired equipment...

Building and Energy

Form – application

19 Nov 2019

CCA Annual report 2018–2019

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Building and Energy

Reports

06 Nov 2019

Multi-entry certificate order form

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Multi-entry certificate order form.

Building and Energy

Form – application

06 Nov 2019

Renewing a plumbing licence/permit – Fitness and propriety

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Building and Energy

Form – notification

04 Nov 2019

Reporting minor plumbing work fact sheet

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Updated reporting requirements for minor plumbing work.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

24 Oct 2019

PLB policy – Recording of minor plumbing work

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The objective of this policy is to inform licensed plumbing contractors (LPCs) and restricted plumbing permit holders (permit holders) of their responsibilities in regard to the recording of minor...

Building and Energy

Policies

21 Oct 2019

Local government’s four yearly inspections of private swimming pool safety barriers 2018/19

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Progress report on local government’s four yearly inspections of private swimming pool safety barriers 2018/19 Please note: The figure on page 7 of 8.3% for the City of Nedlands should be 0%

Building and Energy

Reports

21 Oct 2019

BSB Policy – Applications for Registration under Mutual Recognition legislation

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Building Services Board policy for applying for registration under mutual recognition legislation.

Building and Energy

Policies

21 Oct 2019

Industry Bulletin 124 – Warning on inappropriate wind classifications

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Building and Energy has become aware through audit activities that Australian Standard AS 4055-2012: Wind loads for housing (AS 4055) has been inconsistently used in the wind loading classification...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

03 Oct 2019

Beldon Electrical Accident Report

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Building and Energy's investigation into the cause of the electric shock is summarised in this report.

Building and Energy

Reports

27 Sep 2019

Electric shocks – Fact sheet

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A guide to prevention, common warning signs and what action to take.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

26 Sep 2019

Industry Bulletin 123 – Gate hinges in private swimming pool safety barriers – AS 1926.1

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This document provides guidance on the compliant installation locations of gate hinges used in private swimming pool safety barriers.

Building and Energy

Bulletin

23 Sep 2019

Appendix B - Compliance with the NCC infographic

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Building and Energy

Guidance note

20 Sep 2019

Flow chart for plumbing or drainage perfomance solution installations

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Building and Energy

Guidance note

20 Sep 2019

A guide to restricted plumbing permits

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Who can obtain a restricted plumbing permit? Only licensed electrical workers and licensed gas fitters are eligible to obtain a restricted plumbing permit. Applicants for a restricted plumbing permit...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

18 Sep 2019

Industry Bulletin 122 - FPAA101D Automatic fire sprinkler system design and installation

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This industry bulletin has been issued to provide information on new deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions for fire sprinkler systems. The DTS provisions have been included in the 2019 National...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

13 Sep 2019

Industry Bulletin 121 - Tie-down of timber framed sheet metal clad roofs to timber frame walls and beams

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This bulletin provides information to builders, building surveyors, structural engineers, truss manufacturers and others involved in the specification, design and installation of timber truss and...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

03 Sep 2019

Miscellaneous technical note A

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This miscellaneous technical note has been issued to provide clarification and advice to the plumbing industry in Western Australia (WA) about the following topics: 1 - Water Services Providers’...

Building and Energy

Technical standards

23 Aug 2019

Plumbers Technical Note – Vacuum sewers

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This technical note has been issued to provide advice to the Western Australian plumbing industry about the connection of main drains into vacuum sewer systems. In areas where vacuum sewer systems...

Building and Energy

Technical standards

23 Aug 2019

Plumbers' technical note – Support and fixing of pipework

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This technical note has been issued to clarify the current support and fixing requirements in the Deemed to Satisfy Provisions of the Plumbing Code of Australia. These are listed in AS/NZS 3500:2003...

Building and Energy

Technical standards

23 Aug 2019

Plumbers technical note - Disinfection of storage tanks and water services

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This technical note has been published to provide information and list mandatory procedures about the disinfection of drinking water storage tanks and water supply pipes as set out in AS/NZS 3500.1:...

Building and Energy

Technical standards

23 Aug 2019

Plumbers technical note – Water heater installations

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This technical note has been issued to clarify the general installation requirements of water heaters, including the correct termination of drain lines from temperature/pressure-relief valve and...

Building and Energy

Technical standards

14 Aug 2019

Using gas barbecues and patio heaters safely

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This brochure is designed to advise builders, gas fitters and consumers where gas-fired barbecues and patio heaters may be installed and used safely. This information does not take precedence over...

Building and Energy

Brochure

14 Aug 2019

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