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As part of its risk-based audit program, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Building and Energy Division (Building and Energy) conducts general inspections to assess...
Building and Energy
Reports
04 Dec 2023
These guidelines have been developed and issued by the Director of Energy Safety, Building and Energy Division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Guide / handbook
04 Dec 2023
An important function of the Building Commissioner is to audit the work and conduct of registered builders and building surveyors and to monitor how well building standards are being applied. The...
Building and Energy
Guide / handbook
04 Dec 2023
Is your plumber licensed? Only plumbers who hold appropriate licences issued by the Plumbers Licensing Board (the Board) can legally carry out regulated plumbing work (water supply, sanitary and...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
04 Dec 2023
Building and Energy is seeking feedback on a draft ‘Management and supervision’ policy that will apply to registered engineers in Western Australia. Registered building engineering contractors will...
Building and Energy
Consultations / public comment
30 Nov 2023
An overview of building disputes for the month of October 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
17 Nov 2023
Important guidance for beginning the building process including tips for choosing a builder and signing your home building work contract. Available in Chinese Simplified (Mandarin), Vietnamese,...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
07 Nov 2023
Building and Energy
Form – application
06 Nov 2023
This document aims to assist people designated or planning to be designated as an inspector (gas). It provides information on the designation; the powers and limitations of an inspector (gas) under the Energy Coordination Act 1994; and the principles and practices that an inspector (gas) is expected to follow when carrying out their duties.
Building and Energy
Code of practice
27 Oct 2023
This complaint from is to be lodged on behalf of a person or entity, or during a complaints process where parties select another person to act on their behalf.
Building and Energy
Form – application
26 Oct 2023
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are being installed in increasing numbers in electricity distribution networks, homes, remote area power supplies and commercial/industrial installations...
Building and Energy
Guide / handbook
26 Oct 2023
An overview of building disputes for the month of September 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
16 Oct 2023
Building and Energy receives complaints from consumers about faulty building and plumbing work. These matters can be resolved quickly through discussion with the contractor and this must be...
Building and Energy
Form – application
29 Sep 2023
Important guidance for beginning the building process including tips for choosing a builder and signing your home building work contract.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
29 Sep 2023
An overview of building disputes for the month of August 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
28 Sep 2023
The Building Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2023 (Amending Regulations) were published on the WA legislation website on 20 September 2023 and have commenced operation.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
22 Sep 2023
This application is for: Renewing the inc. ID requirment for Electrical Workers, Electrical Contractors, In-house Installing Work and Gasfitting Permits.
Building and Energy
Form – application
20 Sep 2023
Building and Energy has noticed an increase in the use of unapproved portable gas cooking appliances operating on butane canisters. The commercial use of these appliances, particularly used as table-top gas cooking appliances in indoor restaurant environments, has resulted in gas explosions injuring consumers. This fact sheet is intended to raise awareness by highlighting the 2016 WA prohibition order and the potential effects on restaurant design and patron safety.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
06 Sep 2023
The community as a whole relies upon licensed electrical workers to provide expert advice in relation to the safety of electrical installations and equipment. This guidance note provides advice to electrical workers on what to do when they encounter an unsafe electrical installation or equipment.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
31 Aug 2023
An overview of building disputes for the financial year of 2022-2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
30 Aug 2023
This code details the requirements for vegetation control work carried out near the live conductors of overhead power lines and is to be read in conjunction with Electricity Regulations 1947 Regulation 316A.
Building and Energy
Code of practice
29 Aug 2023
An overview of building disputes for the month of July 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
18 Aug 2023
This bulletin provides a warning to builders about the risks associated with agreeing to allow another entity to carry out building work under their building contractor registration.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
16 Aug 2023
Building and Energy has announced preliminary findings from its investigation into water leaks in Perth homes from a particular brand of polybutylene pipe. The investigation focused on identifying...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
16 Aug 2023
This guidance note provides advice on the importance of the Multiple Earthed Neutral (MEN) connection and Earth Fault Loop Impedance verification
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
10 Aug 2023

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