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  • Building Commission

    Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.

  • Consumer Protection

    Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.

  • EnergySafety

    Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.

  • Labour Relations

    State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.

  • WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit

    Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.

  • WorkSafe

    Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.

  • Corporate

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

  • Who we assist
  • Announcements
  • Publications
  • Services
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  • Contact us

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

  • Our divisions
    • Building Commission

      Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.

      • Overview

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

      • Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval

        Application and renewal information.

      • Building approvals

        The process for getting building work approved.

      • Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber

        Find an appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.

      • Building or renovating your home

        Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.

      • Responsibilities and compliance

        Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.

      • Dispute resolution

        Building service and payment disputes.

      • Keep informed

        Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.

      • Construction Contracts Act

        The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.

      • Swimming pools, dividing fences and smoke alarms

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

    • Consumer Protection

      Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.

      • Housing and accommodation

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

      • Consumer rights

        Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.

      • Business

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

      • Licences and registrations

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

      • Charities and associations

        Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.

      • About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps

        Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.

      • Consultation and compliance

        Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.

    • EnergySafety

      Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.

      • Overview

        Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.

      • Consumer safety

        Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.

      • Licensing

        How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.

      • Industry safety

        Information on appliance approvals and network operators.  

      • Report an accident

        How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.

      • Stay informed

        Subscribe to the Energy and Plumbing Focus newsletter, safety alerts and update your contact details.

      • eNotice

        How to register and lodge eNotices.

    • Labour Relations

      State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.

      • Private sector employers and employees

        Wageline helps with information about pay rates, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment issues.

      • Public sector labour relations

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

      • Public holidays

        Public holiday dates for Western Australia.

      • Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system

        Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.

      • Inquiry into Wage Theft in Western Australia

        Information on the Inquiry into Wage Theft and details on how to make a submission.

    • WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit

      Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.

      • Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016

        The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.

      • Implementation guidelines

        Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.

      • Reporting obligations

        When you need to report something to the BCCMU.

      • Resources

        Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.

      • Contact us

        Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.

    • WorkSafe

      Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.

      • Licences, registrations and notices

        How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?

      • Notify us

        Find out how to notify WorkSafe of an incident, completion of requirements of an improvement notice or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.

      • What does WorkSafe do?

        Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.

      • Commission for Occupational Safety and Health

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

      • Occupational safety and health law

        How do I comply with the law?

      • Safety and health topics

        How do I make my workplace safer?

      • Safety and health representatives

        Information about and for safety and health representatives.

      • Tool box

        Events, statistics and educational resources.

      • Work health and safety legislation reform

        Learn more about work health and safety reform.

      • 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

        Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.

      • About the website

        Information about our website and how to use it.

      • Policies and plans

        Policies and strategic plans from the department.

      • Stay informed

        Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

  • Who we assist

    Public, consumers and employees

    Aboriginal
    Home buyer / owner
    Senior
    Consumer
    Multicultural / non english speaking
    Tenant
    Employee / worker
    Person with disability
    Youth

    Business, corporate and industry

    Builder
    Employment agent
    Plumber
    Building surveyor
    Gas worker
    Product safety
    Business / company
    Landlord / lessor
    Property industry
    Caravan / residential park operator
    Licence holders
    Public sector employers
    Commercial tenancy
    Limited partnerships
    Retirement village owner / operator
    Cooperative
    Motor industry
    Safety and health representative
    Debt collector
    Not for profit
    Small business and farmer
    Developer
    Painter
    Tradesperson
    Electrical contractor / worker
    Permit authority
    Travel agent
    Employer

    View all categories

  • Services

    Online Services

    • Apply

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

      Renew or update a licence, registration, certificate, permit, etc.
    • Notify

      Notify us of employment change, address change, workplace injuries etc.
    • Complaints

      Make a complaint or provide feedback to the Department.
    • Pay

      Pay for licence renewal, registration and other services online.
    • Licence search

      Search for a licensed / registered tradesman or service provider.

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Inspections of water supply and sanitary plumbing work
Random inspections of plumbing work
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Contact Building and Energy

Building general queries
Tel: 1300 489 099
Fax: (+618) 6251 1501
BCinfo@dmirs.wa.gov.au

Plumbing general enquiries
Tel: (+618) 6251 1377
Fax: 1300 449 185
plumbers.admin@dmirs.wa.gov.au

Electrical and gas general enquiries
Tel: (+618) 6251 1900
Fax: (+618) 6251 1901
energysafety@dmirs.wa.gov.au

Electrical and gas licensing enquiries
Tel: (+618) 6251 2000
Fax: (+618) 6251 1902
energylicensing@dmirs.wa.gov.au

Electrical and gas after hours
Freecall: 1800 678 198

Visit us

Level 1, 303 Sevenoaks Street
(Entrance on Grose Avenue)
Cannington WA 6107
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Postal address:
Locked Bag 14
Cloisters Square WA 6850

 

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Our divisions

  • Building Commission

    Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.

  • Consumer Protection

    Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.

  • EnergySafety

    Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.

  • Labour Relations

    State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.

  • WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit

    Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.

  • WorkSafe

    Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.

  • Corporate

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

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The department's ABN is: 69 410 335 356

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