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Building in challenging times

Information for consumers experiencing building delays, material shortages and price increases.

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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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State-wide cladding audit

Building and Energy is coordinating a state-wide audit of buildings with cladding attached.

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Building and Energy

Announcements & Publications

Reminder of smoke alarm rules ahead of April Fools

1 April has become a landmark date for checking smoke alarms Activate the test button and check the alarm is not more than 10 years old Useful information...

Information for owners of new homes with polybutylene...

Building and Energy is aware that a number of new homes are experiencing issues with a particular brand of polybutylene plumbing pipe. Issues include burst...

Driveway firm and director face 30 building charges –...

Around $50,000 in fines, compensation and costs for multiple building offences Defective, incomplete and incorrectly contracted concrete services in...

Frequently Asked Questions – AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Gas...

On 30 September 2022, Standards Australia published a new version of AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Gas installations Part 1: General installations. A summary of the...

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2022 – transition period reminder and new...

As previously communicated, on 30 September 2022, Standards Australia published a new version of AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations part 1: General...

Building disputes monthly report – February 2023

An overview of building disputes for the month of February.

Building disputes monthly report – January 2023

An overview of building disputes for the month of January.

Building disputes monthly report – December 2022

An overview of building disputes for the month of December.

New video for home owners dealing with disputes

Building and Energy provides an avenue for resolving disputes relating to workmanship and contractual issues in connection with a regulated building service...

Hydrogen fuel cell – Guidelines for developing a...

In Western Australia Hydrogen fuel cells are classified as a Type B gas appliance and will require approval if installed in a consumer installation. For...

Court case sheds light on building laws – Armand Bato...

$10,000 fine for excessive deposits and lack of builder’s registration Shed supply and installation contracts at three Great Southern properties Mr...

Application for Electricians Licence (qualifications...

Application form This application form is for applicants who have qualifications gained outside of Western Australia, had their trade skills assessed onshore...

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