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Dealing with complaints

Video now available providing information on the Building and Energy dispute resolution process.

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Great outdoors. Lethal indoors

Never use portable gas appliances inside a tent, caravan or RV. The carbon monoxide they release can kill.

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Building and Energy

Announcements & Publications

Management and supervision policy for registered...

Building and Energy is seeking feedback on a draft ‘Management and supervision’ policy that will apply to registered engineers in Western Australia....

Commissioner's Blog: Electrical safety this summer

Decorative lights, electronic gifts and DIY projects are hallmarks of the festive season, prompting WA’s electrical safety regulator, Building and Energy, to...

Building surveyors cautioned and fined after development...

Incorrect identification of floors as mezzanines rather than storeys Inadequate fire safety measures for the building’s actual effective height Building...

Standards Australia recent release – Set of 10 standards...

Building and Energy would like to inform all Western Australian registered gasfitters that Standards Australia has recently created a Gasfitters set focusing...

Plumber fined for unauthorised, defective work – Julian...

PLUMBERS LICENSING BOARD – MEDIA STATEMENT A Butler plumber has been fined $5,500 for working beyond the scope of his licence and not rectifying a defective...

Building disputes monthly report – October 2023

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

Electrician fined after home owner receives electric...

Supervising electrician did not check apprentice’s wiring work Transposed conductors caused earthed metal objects to become live Potential for serious or...

Translations – Building and Energy's Top 10 tips:...

Important guidance for beginning the building process including tips for choosing a builder and signing your home building work contract. Available in...

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are being installed in increasing numbers in electricity distribution networks, homes, remote area power supplies and...

Explosion risk from South West electrical work

Electrician installed chargers near exposed lead-acid battery bank Risk of chargers igniting hydrogen produced by recharging batteries Electrician also...

Building disputes monthly report – September 2023

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

Building Services Board refuses registration renewal –...

The Building Services Board has refused to renew the building contractor registration of Boston Keys Pty Ltd (BC103204) on financial grounds. After reviewing...

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