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Government of Western Australia
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

  • Our divisions
    • Building and Energy

      Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.

      • Overview

        Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.

      • Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval

        Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.

      • Building approvals

        The process for getting building work approved.

      • Building and energy consumer information

        Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.

      • Industry information

        Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.

      • Dispute resolution

        Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.

      • eNotice

        How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting and plumbing eNotices.

      • Stay informed

        Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.

      • Construction Contracts Act

        The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.

      • Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms

        Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.

      • Report an accident

        How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.

    • Consumer Protection

      Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.

      • Consumer Justice Strategy 2021-25

        Legislative reforms, policy development, and strategic priorities for consumer protection and fair trading in WA.

      • Consumer complaints

        Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.

      • COVID-19 coronavirus FAQ

        Information on your rights regarding housing and accommodation, goods and services, events and travel.

      • About Consumer Protection

        What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.

      • Housing and accommodation

        Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.

      • Consumer rights

        Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.

      • Business

        Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.

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        Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.

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        Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.

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    • Labour Relations

      State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.

      • DMIRS COVID-19 coronavirus

        Information for employers and employees

      • Private sector employers and employees

        Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and sick leave, current compliance campaigns and COVID-19 coronavirus.

      • Government sector labour relations

        Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.

      • Public holidays

        Public holiday dates for Western Australia.

      • Western Australia's industrial relations system

        Who is in the WA state system, key features of the state system and recent inquiries and reviews.

      • Upcoming changes to state employment laws

        Information on upcoming changes to state employment laws in Western Australia.

    • WorkSafe

      Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.

      • Report an incident

        Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.

      • Notify, submit or contact us

        Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.

      • Apply for a licence or register plant

        Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.

      • Work health and safety legislation

        Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.

      • Health and safety representatives

        Information about HSRs.

      • What does WorkSafe do?

        Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.

      • Work Health and Safety Commission

        Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.

      • Occupational safety and health law

        Historical occupational safety and health law.

      • Safety and health topics

        How do I make my workplace safer?

      • Historical mines and petroleum guidance

        Safety and health guidance under the legislation prior to 2022.

      • Tool box

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      • Small business safety

        Your guide to safety and health in small business.

    • Corporate

      Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.

      • About the department

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      • Policies and plans

        Policies and strategic plans from the department.

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

      Renew or update a licence, registration, certificate, permit, etc.
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      Notify us of employment change, address change, workplace injuries etc.
    • Complaints

      Make a complaint or provide feedback to the Department.
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Safe use of electricity

Electrical installations

Information on electrical installations and responsibilities.

  • Electrical safety certificates
  • Infinity brand electric cable safety recall
  • Private power poles and lines - are your responsibility
  • Safe use of electricity
  • Swimming pools and spas: electrical bonding
  • Unenclosed joints in insulated cables
  • Use a licensed electrical contractor
  • Working in the roof space
  • Earthing of lighting points and luminaires
  • Solar PV systems
  • Renting or hiring a house or apartment – Electrical

Electrical appliances

Information on using electrical appliances and electricity safely.

  • Electrical appliance approval marks
  • Electrical safety in caravans and tents
  • Unsafe and dangerous electrical appliances
  • Lithium-ion battery safety
  • Safe use of portable generators

Reporting accidents

Information on electric shocks and reporting requirements.

  • Electric shocks and reporting
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Building and Energy general queries
Tel: 1300 489 099
Fax: (+618) 6251 1501
be.info@dmirs.wa.gov.au

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Level 1, 303 Sevenoaks Street
(Entrance on Grose Avenue)
Cannington WA 6107
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Postal address:
Locked Bag 100
East Perth WA 6892

 

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  • Building and Energy

    Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.

  • Consumer Protection

    Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.

  • Labour Relations

    State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.

  • WorkSafe

    Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.

  • Corporate

    Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.

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