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Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal information.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber
  Find an appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.
- Building or renovating your home
  Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.
- Responsibilities and compliance
  Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.
- Dispute resolution
  Building service and payment disputes.
- Keep informed
  Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.
- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps
  Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.
- Consultation and compliance
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
- Overview
  Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.
- Consumer safety
  Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.
- Licensing
  How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.
- Industry safety
  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to the Energy Bulletin, safety alerts and update your contact details.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge eNotices.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.
- Public sector
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system
  Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
- Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016
  The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.
- Implementation guidelines
  Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.
- Reporting obligations
  When you need to report something to the BCCMU.
- Resources
  Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.
- Contact us
  Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
- Licences, registrations and notices
  How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?
- Report or enquire about workplace incidents
  Find out how to report an incident or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Commission for Occupational Safety and Health
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- Occupational safety and health law
  How do I comply with the law?
- Safety and health topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Safety and health representatives
  Information about and for safety and health representatives.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Work health and safety legislation reform
  Learn more about work health and safety reform.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

Builder

Publications

Builders' and painters' request for an inspection form

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Building Commission

Form – application

05 Sep 2014

Building Commission Industry bulletin 45 – Designation of bushfire prone areas

READ

Building Commission

Bulletin

08 Aug 2014

Form 11 – Building practitioner mutual recognition

READ

Building Commission

Form – application

01 Jul 2015

Construction Contracts Act Annual Reports

READ

Building Commission

Reports

20 Jan 2017

Form 09 Building practitioner set 5 application

READ

This form is to be used by people applying to be registered as building practitioners with the Building Services Board. Set 5 is the registration pathway for applicants who have seven years full-time...

Building Commission

Form – application

01 Jul 2015

Form 08 Building practitioner set 4 application

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This form is to be used by people applying to be registered as building practitioners with the Building Services Board. Set 4 is the registration pathway for applicants who have five years full-time...

Building Commission

Form – application

01 Jul 2015

Form 07 Building practitioner set 3 application

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This form is to be used by people applying to be registered as building practitioners with the Building Services Board. Set 3 is the registration pathway for applicants who are members of the...

Building Commission

Form – application

01 Jul 2015

Form 06 Building practitioner set 2 application

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This form is to be used by people applying to be registered as building practitioners with the Building Services Board. Set 2 is the registration pathway for applicants with five years full-time...

Building Commission

Form – application

01 Jul 2015

Form 05 Building practitioner set 1 application

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This form is to be used by people applying to be registered as building practitioners with the Building Services Board. Set 1 is the registration pathway for applicants who have a Diploma in Building...

Building Commission

Form – application

01 Jul 2015

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 44 - Energy efficiency compliance using NatHERS

READ

Industry bulletin 044 provides information on complying with energy efficiency standards using the nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) accredited software.

Building Commission

Bulletin

05 Feb 2015

Announcements

Government reinforces support to building industry

A Building Industry Summit today aims to identify new red tape reductions and ways to streamline regulatory requirements for the construction of new homes, residential renovations and commercial construction.

Building Commission

Department News

02 Feb 2016

Unregistered builder fined, ordered to pay compensation

Aubin Grove unregistered builder Craig Douglas Bisdee, as the sole director and secretary of Construct Homes WA Pty Ltd, has been prosecuted by the Building Commissioner for registration and contractual offences the company committed in contracting for and carrying out home building work at a Queens Park property in late 2011 and early 2012.

Building Commission

Media release

27 Jan 2016

Roof repairer fined over Maylands contract

Perth roof repairer Stuart Anthony Hartigan, trading as Perth Roofing Solutions, has been successfully prosecuted by the Building Commissioner for contractual offences he committed in contracting for building work at a Maylands property in September 2014.

Building Commission

Media release

14 Dec 2015

Building work supervisor fined $2,000

Registered building contractor John Anthony Kaminski (reg. BC3878) , as the nominated supervisor for the company TLF Construction Group Pty Ltd (reg. BC11766), has been fined $2,000 by the Building Services Board for negligent conduct and failing to properly manage and supervise a building project, following a disciplinary proceeding under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 .

Building Commission

Media release

07 Dec 2015

Bushfire reform aims to save lives

The State Government has announced reforms for building in bushfire-prone areas of Western Australia. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has prepared a map which identifies the bushfire-prone areas across the State. A bushfire hazard assessment will be required for new homes in areas identified as bushfire-prone on the map. The assessment will determine the level of construction...

Building Commission

Department News

07 Dec 2015

Building surveyor found negligent and fined

Registered building surveyor Raymond Edward Stent (reg. BSP90 & BSC90 ), of Buller, has been fined $1,500 by the Building Services Board for five counts of negligent conduct under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 .

Building Commission

Media release

02 Dec 2015

Builder fined for negligent conduct

East Perth builder Predrag Jedinko Turibaka (reg. BC9323 & BP9323) has been fined $1,000 by the Building Services Board for negligent conduct under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 in relation to residential building work projects in West Leederville and Fremantle.

Building Commission

Media release

02 Dec 2015

Building surveyor cautioned over certification

Australind building surveying company Tecon Australia Pty Ltd (reg. BSC18) and its director and nominated supervisor, Kim Lawrence Rowland (reg. BSP240), have been cautioned by the Building Services Board for negligent conduct under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 .

Building Commission

Media release

01 Dec 2015

Conditions imposed on builder's registration

The Building Services Board has imposed conditions on the builder registration of Gary Alan Cramphorn (reg. BC10775 & BP10775) and will pursue disciplinary action against him through the State Administrative Tribunal.

Building Commission

Media release

01 Dec 2015

Builder fined for granny flat work

Pearsall builder David Allan Russell (reg. BC7560 & BP7560) has been fined $4,000 by the Building Services Board for negligent conduct following a disciplinary proceeding under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 .

Building Commission

Media release

24 Nov 2015

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Builders' and painters' request for an inspection form

Building Commission Industry bulletin 45 – Designation of bushfire prone areas

Form 11 – Building practitioner mutual recognition

Construction Contracts Act Annual Reports

Form 09 Building practitioner set 5 application

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Form 07 Building practitioner set 3 application

Form 06 Building practitioner set 2 application

Form 05 Building practitioner set 1 application

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 44 - Energy efficiency compliance using NatHERS

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Roof repairer fined over Maylands contract

Building work supervisor fined $2,000

Bushfire reform aims to save lives

Building surveyor found negligent and fined

Builder fined for negligent conduct

Building surveyor cautioned over certification

Conditions imposed on builder's registration

Builder fined for granny flat work

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