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Building and Energy general queries
Tel: 1300 489 099
Fax: (+618) 6251 1501
be.info@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Most people’s biggest investment is their home, so it is important that your contract to build or renovate goes smoothly. Resolving disputes can be costly, both personally and financially. Building and Energy has a responsibility to ensure that consumers have confidence in the building, building surveying, painting and plumbing services they engage.
Consumers have a one-stop-shop for getting the advice they need. A process is in place to register building practitioners who can demonstrate skills and experience and to register contractors who have the capacity to deliver building services. A person who is not a registered building service contractor must not carry out or contract to carry out prescribed building services.
In Western Australia, only licensed plumbers can perform plumbing work. To protect your health and safety, as well as ensuring your job is completed according to plumbing laws, always use a licensed plumber.
Search for a licensed plumber Click here to search for a licensed plumber
The best way to protect your investment in a building service provider is to ensure they are registered with Building and Energy. Visit the registers for building services providers to check for current registration.
Register of building service providers Search for a registered building service provider
A Building Services Levy (BSL) payment must be made with each application for a building permit, demolition permit and some other permits required under building legislation. Pay the BSL to the local government permit authority with the permit application. Further information on the BSL can be found on the Building Services Levy webpage.
As an owner of land wanting to build or renovate your own home or a small commercial building with the intention of residing in or using the building, you can apply for approval from the Building Services Board to become an owner-builder. The page on owner-builders' responsibilities discusses who can owner-build and what it involves. Download the owner-builder application below.
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