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

Our divisions
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.

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 adjudicator, 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.

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 Bulletin, 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
Overview
Learn about our role and get to know the WA industrial relations system, and information on public holidays in Western Australia.

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

Private sector employers and employees
Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.

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?

Report or enquire about workplace incidents
Find out how to report an incident or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.

Overview
What does WorkSafe do?

Small business safety
Your guide to safety and health in small business.

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.

Corporate
Reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
About the department
Information about the department.

About the website
Information about our website and how to use it.

Policies and plans
Policies and strategic plans from the department.

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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

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Services
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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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Contact the department

Tel: 1300 136 237
online@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Level 2 (Reception)
140 William Street (please use the public entrance off Railway Lane from the Murray Street Mall)
Perth

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Our divisions

Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
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
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
Corporate
Reports, policies, plans, and contact information.

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