Power line safety reminder after teenager’s serious injuries
Teenager’s garden equipment appears to have touched overhead power lines High-voltage power line carrying 22,000 volts of electricity Guides on vegetation...
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Announcements & Publications
ELB Policy – Requirements for the issue of an electrician...
This policy provides the criteria the Electrical Licensing Board requires to issue an electrician’s licence to an applicant who holds an Offshore Technical...
Building disputes monthly report – April 2023
An overview of building disputes for the month of April 2023.
Private power poles and lines brochure
Private overhead power poles lines Power poles and overhead lines which transport electricity from your main switchboard and meter to your home or other...
Disciplinary complaint form
This is the approved form for lodgement of a disciplinary complaint about a registered building service provider or approved owner-builder under section 15...
Restrictions for stowed or covered appliances – Fact sheet
This document provides guidance for the safety requirements of clause 6.3.2 Restriction of stowed appliances of AS/NZS 5601.2:2020 and how it applies to gas...
Building and Energy industry bulletins – complete list
A complete list of building industry bulletins published for the building services and plumbing industries.
Industry Bulletin 150 – Barrier design and installation:...
This industry bulletin provides an overview of information required for the design and construction of barriers to prevent falls (often referred to as...
General Inspection (Investigation) Report Eight –...
This report, General Inspection (Investigation) Report Eight (GIR8) details the findings of Building and Energy’s investigation into how building standards...
Guidelines for the safe management of private power poles...
There are risks and potentially significant consequences of electrical or structural failure of private power poles and lines, including power interruptions,...
Condition reports for strata buildings when using the...
Defects versus maintenance Building and Energy has observed a trend by strata companies regarding the inclusion of what is considered to be building...
Caution for premature progress payments – Peter Robert...
Progress payments sought when applicable building stages not complete Non-compliant contract variations to secure additional funds Caution issued by the...
