This information is for owners of WA homes with Typlex Pro-fit polybutylene plumbing pipes. A number of Western Australian homes fitted with Pro-fit Typlex 1050 resin polybutylene plumbing pipes (...
To help maintain an acceptable level of safety and reduce the possibility of incidents, Building and Energy has developed a n ew fact sheet for vegetation control and saftey near powerlines. Any...
The purpose of this policy is to guide members of the Building Services Board (the Board), officers with powers delegated by the Board and Licensing Services staff in making appropriate, consistent and legally defensible decisions in relation to applications for ownerbuilder approval under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (BSR Act).
A broader review into WA building regulatory framework is now complete. This review has found the need to make substantial changes to WA’s building regulatory framework to ensure high standards of...
This document provides guidance to help building owners and managers keep the public safe from structural building defects and fulfil their health and safety obligations. This document forms part of...
This fact sheet provides guidance on switchboard panel repair work and asbestos safety. The AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations, also known as the wiring rules, defines a repair as ‘the work to...
This industry bulletin is to alert the plumbing and building industries of amendments to the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000 (the Regulations). The changes as introduced by...
This publication outlines the registered training organisations approved by the Electrical Licensing Board to deliver electrical training for a licenced outcome in Western Australia.
On 18 July 2022, the Minister for Commerce approved the preparation of new regulations to register building engineers. The Amendment Regulations will introduce a framework to register engineers...
Residential building work contracts in Western Australia are governed by the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (the Act). If residential building work valued over $20,000 is to be undertaken, the Act...
This document aims to assist people designated or applying to be designated as an Inspector (Electricity). It provides information on the categories of designation, the power and limitations of an Inspector (Electricity) under the Energy Coordination Act 1994 , and the standard of conduct that an Inspector (Electricity) is expected to maintain when carrying out their duties.
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...
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...
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.
The Plumbers Licensing Board through Building and Energy is responsible for licensing and regulating plumbing work across Western Australia. The Board authorises licensed plumbing contractors to...
A guide for those entering into a contract for home building and associated works. When does the Home Building Contracts Act apply? The Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (the Act) regulates contracts...
How to restore your expired electrician’s licence (endorsed electrical fitting work only) Expired up to two years To restore an electrician’s licence (endorsed electrical fitting work only) that has...
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)...
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.
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...
Who can obtain a restricted plumbing permit? Only licensed electrical workers and licensed gas fitters are eligible to obtain a restricted plumbing permit. Applicants for a restricted plumbing permit...
As part of its function, Building and Energy provides an avenue for both consumers and builders to resolve disputes relating to workmanship issues in connection with a regulated building services and...
Termites, often referred to as ‘white ants’, serve an important function in nature by feeding off dead trees and converting them into organic matter. Unfortunately for us, the wood in buildings and...