Articles on the certified building approval process, outstanding regional work, notifiable events, registration renewals and prosecutions and disciplinary proceedings.
Articles on the painting industry survey, new signage rules, painters' responsibilities, fines for unregistered painters and lead paint and asbestos safety.
Articles on national licensing, unlicensed drainage plumbing work, WaterMark certification, new fees, MPA forums and the MPA and Building Commission 2012 Awards for Excellence.
The purpose of this industry bulletin is to remind building practitioners of their responsibilities to comply with minimum separation distances specified in the relevant Australian Standards when installing multiple services such as water, gas and electrical services in close proximity to each other.
Industry bulletin 044 provides information on complying with energy efficiency standards using the nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) accredited software.
Industry Bulletin 51 provides general guidance about building permit requirements under the Building Act 2011 and Building Regulations 2012 in relation to the installation of photovoltaic cells (solar panels) in Western Australia.
Industry Bulletin 50 informs building industry stakeholders of an extension to the Ministerial Order that exempts certain owners of land from the requirement to sign an application for a building permit.
This technical note has been issued to advise the plumbing industry of the installation requirements for water using appliances in domestic and commercial applications. It covers connection of water...
This technical note has been issued to provide clarification and advice to the plumbing industry on Water Service Providers’ conditions of connection; certification of plumbing work in regard to...
The Building Act 2011 provides a comprehensive system of building control, s ets standards for buildings and demolition work in WA and deals with building or demolition work that affects other land...