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European House Borer

What is the European House Borer? The European House Borer (EHB) is a destructive pest that targets seasoned coniferous timber including pine, fir and spruce. If allowed to become established it can cause major structural damage to buildings. The adult beetle lays its eggs into cracks, holes and...
European House Borer
13 Jan 2014

Dividing fences

The Dividing Fences Act 1961 (the Act) combines with local government by-laws to regulate the erection and maintenance of dividing fences in Western Australia. The Act provides a process for sharing costs between neighbours, the determination of boundaries and a mechanism for courts to deal with...
Dividing fences
13 Jan 2014

Building service and home building work contract complaints

As part of its function, Building and Energy provides an avenue for both consumers and builders to resolve disputes relating to the carrying out of regulated building services and home building work contracts. These services are provided to parties as an alternative to the commencement of court...
Building service and home building contract complaints
07 Jan 2014

Building Services Board

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The board advises the Minister and the Building Commissioner about matters relating to the Building Services (Registration) Act.
Boards
06 Jan 2014

Boards and committees

Building Commission Boards and committees: Building Commission Advisory Committee Building Services Board Plumbers Licensing Board Plumbing Industry Reference Group (PIRG), a committee of the Plumbers Licensing Board hosted by the Building Commission 6 Star Committee
Boards and committees
06 Jan 2014

Legislative framework

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Building regulation Through a range of regulation reforms, Building and Energy has delivered the most significant transformation of Western Australian building laws in over 50 years. Architects Act 2004 The Architects Act 2004 provides for the effective registration of architects in WA. It...
Our legislation
06 Jan 2014

About the Building Commission

Western Australia’s Building Commission oversees the regulation of building, painting, building surveying and plumbing services. With all these regulatory functions focused within a single agency, our industry and consumers benefit from a more consistent and efficient service. The Building Services...
About the Building Commission
02 Jan 2014

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Publications

Transition for alterations and extensions in bush fire prone areas

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The building legislation of Western Australia requires new building work to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The term building work includes the renovation, alteration, extension,...
Building Commission
Fact sheet
15 Mar 2018

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 67 - Building Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2016 (swimming pool barriers)

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Building Commission
Bulletin
28 Apr 2016

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 66 – Water efficiency labelling and standards

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Building Commission
Bulletin
18 Apr 2016

Roof-mounted evaporative coolers

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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...
Building Commission
Fact sheet
22 Jan 2019

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 63 - Building Amendment Regulations 2016 (bush fire)

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Building Commission
Bulletin
04 Apr 2016

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 62 - Victorian Building Authority external wall cladding audit report

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Building Commission
Bulletin
02 Mar 2016

Guide to the provision of evidence to support a building work complaint

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Building Commission
Guidance note
02 Nov 2017

Guide to the provision of evidence to support a building work complaint

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Building Commission
Fact sheet
19 Feb 2016

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 61 - Residential wet area floor wastes

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Building Commission
Bulletin
09 Feb 2016

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 60 - Updated certificates of compliance for building surveyors

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Building Commission
Bulletin
05 Feb 2016

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Announcements

Introduction of the WA Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct

The Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016 applies from 1 January 2017 to the new tendering process of all State building projects. The WA code was developed to ensure that Western Australian government agencies, when expending public funds, contract with building contractors that conduct themselves in a reputable, fair, safe and responsible manner, both in...
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit / Corporate
Department News
05 Dec 2016

Establishment of the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit

The Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit (BCCMU) has been established as a division of the Department of Commerce. The BCCMU’s role is to monitor compliance with the WA Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016 . The BCCMU will work closely with the building and construction industry to assist them to understand the Code. The Contact Us page has contact details for the...
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Department News
05 Dec 2016

Residential smoke alarm requirements

Interconnection of smoke alarms in residential buildings Requirements for a building permit Building surveyors and builders are reminded that mains powered smoke alarms located inside new residential buildings (being Class 1 buildings, sole-occupancy units in Class 2 or 3 buildings and Class 4 parts of a building) are required to be interconnected where more than one alarm is required to be...
Building Commission
Department News
28 Nov 2016

Builder’s $15,000 fine for negligence

Mount Lawley builder Squire Homes Pty Ltd (reg. BC5025) has been fined $15,000 and ordered to pay costs of $1,000 by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for negligent conduct in the construction of three commercial projects on two Margaret River sites.
Building Commission
Media release
28 Nov 2016

Construction contracting information sessions

Are you a subcontractor or small builder engaged in the WA building and construction industry? Would you like some useful tips about entering into construction contracts in WA? Do you want to learn more about making sure you get paid or what to do in the event of a dispute? If you answered 'yes' to the above, these training sessions are for you: Getting paid: information sessions on the...
Building Commission
Event
23 Nov 2016

New laws promote prompt payment to subcontractors

Laws introduced by the Liberal National Government to protect payments to subcontractors in the construction industry have passed State Parliament.
Building Commission
Media release
23 Nov 2016

Broome builder was fraudulent and negligent

Broome former registered builder Dominic John Della Franca (reg. BP12976 & BC12976), trading as Dom Della Constructions, has been fined $20,000 by the Building Services Board for a total of eight allegations of fraudulent and negligent conduct.
Building Commission
Media release
22 Nov 2016

$3,500 fine for builder’s negligent conduct

Building company Pacific Modular Pty Ltd (reg. BC14434) has been fined $3,500 by the Building Services Board for negligent conduct relating to building work it carried out without a valid building permit at a South Hedland property in 2014.
Building Commission
Media release
21 Nov 2016

Unregistered Mid West painter prosecuted

Kalbarri man Peter John Barry Ikin , trading as Cape York Connections , has been successfully prosecuted by the Building Commissioner for carrying out unregistered painting work at eight Mid West properties between December 2013 and June 2015.
Building Commission
Media release
14 Nov 2016

Builder fined over damage to neighbour’s property

Osborne Park builder, Adam Bryce Thistlethwaite (reg. BP66814 & BC66814), trading as Starboard Side Construction Pty Ltd , has been fined by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for engaging in negligent conduct that adversely affected a neighbouring property.
Building Commission
Media release
09 Nov 2016

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