This checklist has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees working in the waste and recycling...
This bulletin provides information to builders, building surveyors, structural engineers, truss manufacturers and others involved in the specification, design and installation of timber truss and...
26 August 2019 This year there have been a number prosecutions in the property industry resulting in significant fines due to the mismanagement of trust accounts. While real estate agents were the...
This miscellaneous technical note has been issued to provide clarification and advice to the plumbing industry in Western Australia (WA) about the following topics: 1 - Water Services Providers’...
This technical note has been issued to provide advice to the Western Australian plumbing industry about the connection of main drains into vacuum sewer systems. In areas where vacuum sewer systems...
This technical note has been issued to clarify the current support and fixing requirements in the Deemed to Satisfy Provisions of the Plumbing Code of Australia. These are listed in AS/NZS 3500:2003...
This technical note has been published to provide information and list mandatory procedures about the disinfection of drinking water storage tanks and water supply pipes as set out in AS/NZS 3500.1:...
22 August 2019 In this issue: Clarifying family and domestic violence tenancy law concerns • When a perpetrator wants to terminate their interest in a lease • A word about confidentiality •...
21 August 2019 In this issue: Clarifying family and domestic violence tenancy law concerns • Serving notice to co-tenants • Storing keys and documents • Managing tradespeople • When a perpetrator...
21 August 2019 In this issue: Clarifying family and domestic violence tenancy law concerns • When a perpetrator wants to terminate their interest in a lease • Confidentiality vs. disclosure when...
21 August 2019 In this issue: Clarifying family and domestic violence tenancy law concerns • When a perpetrator wants to terminate their interest in a lease • Confidentiality when your property...
This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues for workers in kitchens and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise workplace injuries and comply with...
This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues for workers in schools and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise workplace injuries and comply with...
This technical note has been issued to clarify the general installation requirements of water heaters, including the correct termination of drain lines from temperature/pressure-relief valve and...
This brochure is designed to advise builders, gas fitters and consumers where gas-fired barbecues and patio heaters may be installed and used safely. This information does not take precedence over...
What should I do if I’m experiencing some delays on my contract? Record demand in the WA building industry over the past two years has put unprecedented pressure on builders, subcontractors, trades...
In April 2014, Guidelines were published for the safe management of high voltage electrical installations. The purpose of the document was to provide advice to ‘responsible persons’ for premises with...
Explanatory notes Purpose of this document This document details the application and renewal processes for the designation of Inspectors (Electricity) in Western Australia. It also sets out the...
Make sure you use a licensed gas fitter whenever you have gasfitting work done. Is your gasfitter licensed? Make sure you use a licensed gas fitter whenever you have gasfitting work done. In Western...
Buidling and Energy has developed this Code of Practice for Persons working on or near energised electrical installations (the Code). The Code commences on the day the Electricity (Licensing)...
The cost of building a house can be affected by the nature of the site. It is wise to investigate the suitability of the site before selecting a block of land. When choosing a block When selecting a...