The Building Commissioner is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the operation of the building services Acts and administering the Building Services Board (the Board) that governs the...
Articles on audit and compliance matters, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. Building Commission News 3/2017 Click here to view the newsletter
For the purpose of this technical note, a “multi-unit development” for sanitary drainage is defined as a development of three or more residential Class 1a buildings limited to a height of three...
This is the approved form for lodgement of a disciplinary complaint about a registered building service provider or approved owner-builder under section 15 of the Building Services (Complaint...
This Industry Bulletin serves as a reminder to residential builders and permit authorities about their obligations and duties under the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 and related legislation,...
This technical note has been published to clarify that the requirement for an overflow relief gully is not removed by the installation of a reflux valve. It contains information for the Western...
Articles on audit and compliance matters, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. Building Commission News 2/2017 Click here to view the newsletter
Conciliation is a process whereby parties, with the help of a conciliator, meet to identify issues, develop solutions to the problem and explore ways to reach an agreement. This publication is a...
Late applications for registration renewal may be lodged within six months after the expiry date of a registration but you must first write a letter giving reasons for the delay. You can use this...
From 8 April 2016 new roof-mounted evaporative coolers being installed on residential buildings that are located in a designated bush fire prone area must be fitted with non-combustible covers. It is...
This is the approved form for lodgement of a complaint relating to a regulated building service or a home building work contract under section 5(1) and (2) of the Building Services (Complaint...
This technical note has been produced to provide technical information on access facilities for the disabled. Australian standard, AS 1428 Design for access and mobility parts 1 and 2 are referenced...
This technical note has been issued to clarify the venting requirements for pumping apparatus including the connected drains, branch drains and fixture discharge pipes as listed in AS/NZS 3500.2:2015...