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Government of Western Australia
Department of Commerce

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Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016
The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.

Implementation Guidelines
Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.

Reporting obligations
When you need to report something to the BCCMU.

Resources
Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.

Contact us
Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.

Building Commission
Regulating the building and plumbing industries in Western Australia.
Overview
Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.

Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
Application and renewal information.

Building approvals
The process for getting building work approved.

Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber
Find an adjudicator, appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.

Building or renovating your home
Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.

Responsibilities and compliance
Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.

Dispute resolution
Building service and payment disputes.

Keep informed
Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.

Construction Contracts Act
The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.

Consumer Protection
Responsible for fair trading, consumer rights, property sale and rental laws, some occupational licences, co-operatives and not for profit legislation.
Housing and accommodation
Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.

Consumer rights
Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.

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.

About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps
Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.

Consultation and compliance
Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.

EnergySafety
Safely using and working with electricity and gas.
Overview
Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.

Consumer safety
Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.

Licensing
How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.

Industry safety
Information on appliance approvals and network operators.

Report an accident
How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.

Stay informed
Subscribe to the Energy Bulletin, safety alerts and update your contact details.

eNotice
How to register and lodge eNotices.

Industry Development
Strategic investment in industrial development to benefit the State.
Overview
About Industry Development, its key focus areas and partners.

Marine and defence
Find out about WA’s marine and defence facilities and infrastructure, capabilities and achievements.

Industry participation
Assisting local businesses to participate in government and mineral and energy projects in WA.

Regional telecommunications
Investing to improve mobile and internet coverage in regional WA.

Funding programs, awards and conferences
Developing areas of strategic importance to enhance WA’s competitive advantage.

Facilities
Services available through Industry Development.

Labour Relations
Promoting flexible, fair and productive employment practices in Western Australia.
Overview
Learn about our role and get to know the WA industrial relations system, and information on public holidays in Western Australia.

Public sector employers
Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.

Private sector employers and employees
Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.

WorkSafe
Promoting and securing the safety and health of people at work.
Licences, registrations and notices
How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?

Report or enquire about workplace incidents
Find out how to report an incident or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.

Overview
What does WorkSafe do?

Small business safety
Your guide to safety and health in small business.

Occupational safety and health law
How do I comply with the law?

Safety and health topics
How do I make my workplace safer?

Safety and health representatives
Information about and for safety and health representatives.

Tool box
Events, statistics and educational resources.

Corporate
Information about Commerce, including policies, plans, reports and contact information.
About Commerce
Information about Commerce.

About the website
Information about our website and how to use it.

Policies and plans
Policies and strategic plans from the Department of Commerce.

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Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

Who we assist

Public, consumers and employees

Aboriginal	Home buyer / owner	Senior
Consumer	Multicultural / non english speaking	Tenant
Employee / worker	Person with disability	Youth

Business, corporate and industry

Builder	Employment agent	Plumber
Building surveyor	Gas worker	Product safety
Business / company	Landlord / lessor	Property industry
Caravan / residential park operator	Licence holders	Public sector employers
Commercial tenancy	Limited partnerships	Retirement village owner / operator
Cooperative	Motor industry	Safety and health representative
Debt collector	Not for profit	Small business and farmer
Developer	Painter	Tradesperson
Electrical contractor / worker	Permit authority	Travel agent
Employer

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Services
Online Services

Apply
Apply for a licence, registration, certificate, permit, exemption etc.

Renew
Renew or update a licence, registration, certificate, permit, etc.

Notify
Notify us of employment change, address change, workplace injuries etc.

Complaints
Make a complaint or provide feedback to the Department.

Pay
Pay for licence renewal, registration and other services online.

Licence search
Search for a licensed / registered tradesman or service provider.

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Workplace injury and disease statistics.
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Find out about priority industries and events.
Newsletters
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Contact WorkSafe

Tel: 1300 307 877
safety@commerce.wa.gov.au

24 hour serious incident and fatality reporting line
Freecall: 1800 678 198

Mason Bird Building
303 Sevenoaks St
Cannington WA 6107
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Our divisions

Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
Building Commission
Regulating the building and plumbing industries in Western Australia.
Consumer Protection
Responsible for fair trading, consumer rights, property sale and rental laws, some occupational licences, co-operatives and not for profit legislation.
EnergySafety
Safely using and working with electricity and gas.
Industry Development
Strategic investment in industrial development to benefit the State.
Labour Relations
Promoting flexible, fair and productive employment practices in Western Australia.
WorkSafe
Promoting and securing the safety and health of people at work.
Corporate
Information about Commerce, including policies, plans, reports and contact information.

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The department's ABN is: 91 329 800 417

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