Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- 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.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
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.

Builder

Topics

Compliance inspections for Home Building Contracts Act providers

Purpose of the compliance inspection Building and Energy carries out a range of building information and education activities, including compliance inspections, in order to reduce consumer harm and avoid disputes and complaints. Non-compliance with legislative requirements often leads to consumer...

Compliance and audit

28 Aug 2019

Frequently asked questions - Silica

This page provides information for PCBUs and workers about silica and some of the legal duties relating to protecting workers from developing silicosis. Silica is found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is also used in the manufacture of a variety of products including engineered stone used...

Silica

09 Jul 2019

Silica

Silica is a common naturally occurring mineral. Inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust can lead to serious lung conditions such as silicosis. What is silica and where is it found? Silica is a common naturally occurring mineral, also known as silicon dioxide. One common type of crystalline...

Silica

15 May 2019

Improving tie-down of timber framed sheet metal clad roofs

WATCH

This information addresses common construction issues identified through ongoing building audits as well as concerns and queries raised by various stakeholders in the Western Australian building industry. It also addresses concerns that the current Building Code of Australia and referenced...

Technical compliance

10 May 2019

Disciplinary and prosecutions media releases – Building surveyors

The following media releases on disciplinary outcomes for building services providers have been issued in the previous six years. The list for each year appears in descending order. Building surveyors cautioned and fined after development height dispute – Jonathan James Bovell and Bradley James...

Disciplinary and prosecution media releases

11 Apr 2019

Timber framed roof construction

Background Building and Energy’s 2016 general inspection into sheet metal-clad, timber framed roof construction in Western Australia identified a low level of compliance relating to roof frame construction. In response, several resources have been developed to assist with improving roof...

Technical compliance

18 Mar 2019

Disciplinary and prosecutions media releases – Builders

The following media releases on disciplinary outcomes for building services providers have been issued in the previous six years. The list for each year appears in descending order. 2023 Fines for undertaking building services while unregistered - Lordz Pty Ltd and Peter Lord Concrete company in...

Disciplinary and prosecution media releases

14 Mar 2019

Swimming pools and spas: electrical bonding

The risk Most pools and spas are fitted with water circulating pumps and cleaning equipment powered by electric motors. Faults can occur in these motors or in the motor’s electrical wiring. This can expose bathers to the risk of electric shock. Signs of electric shock include a tingling sensation,...

Electrical installations

28 Aug 2018

Smoke alarm laws

Western Australia's Building Regulations 2012 (the Regulations) sets out the requirements for home-owners to have compliant smoke alarms installed: prior to the sale or transfer of ownership; where a dwelling is rented under a residential tenancy agreement or made available for such rental; and...

Smoke alarm laws

01 May 2018

CCA Topic 5: The determination process

This information applies to construction contracts entered into before 1 August 2022. For contracts entered into on or after 1 August 2022 see the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 webpages. Once the adjudicator has received an application and the response, the...

Information on the Construction Contracts (Former Provisions) Act

11 Apr 2018

Publications

Break-even analysis of building engineers registration - Deloitte Access Economics

READ

Deloitte Access Economics was engaged to undertake an economic analysis of the proposed registration scheme for Building Engineers in Western Australia. As set out in this report, the objective of...

Building and Energy

Reports

19 Jul 2022

Decision Regulatory Impact Statement - Building Engineers Registration

READ

This Decision Regulatory Impact Statement recommends amending the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 to require engineers to be registered to carry out the following categories of...

Building and Energy

Consultations / public comment

19 Jul 2022

Code of practice - Demolition work

READ

This Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where demolition work is carried out and where demolition work products and equipment are used and stored. Persons who have duties in...

WorkSafe

Code of practice

13 Jan 2023

Code of practice - Construction work

READ

This Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where construction work is carried out and where construction work products and equipment are used and stored.

WorkSafe

Code of practice

06 Jul 2023

Report an incident to WorkSafe - Poster

READ

Report an incident to WorkSafe posters are a quick reference guide to reporting a death, serious injury or illness, or life-threatening dangerous incident.

WorkSafe

Poster

02 Mar 2023

Security of payment - proclamation instrument

READ

Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 Commencement Proclamation 2022

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

29 Jan 2024

A guide for those entering into a construction contract for building work

READ

This guide is for all homeowners, owner builders, builders, contractors and suppliers working in the residential building industry.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

01 Jul 2022

User guide for the determination process

READ

Claimant giving an application for adjudication review Respondent giving an application for adjudication review Giving an adjudication review response

Building and Energy

Guidance note

01 Jul 2022

User guide for claimant giving an application for review

READ

The Building Commissioner has published a template for an application for adjudication review by a claimant under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 . This document...

Building and Energy

Guidance note

01 Jul 2022

Code of practice for authorised nominating authorities

READ

Schedule 2 of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Regulations 2022 (WA)

Building and Energy

Code of practice

01 Jul 2022

Announcements

Repeat offender faces the heat over kitchen defects – Mal Afrasiabi

$27,500 fine for not complying with a Building Commissioner’s order 12 instances of faulty or unsatisfactory work at a Riverton kitchen renovation Previous history of non-compliance with building and electrical laws A Perth tradesman with a history of non-compliance has been fined $27,500 for ignoring an official order to fix defective kitchen renovation work. At Perth Magistrates Court on 7...

Building and Energy

Media release

17 Jan 2022

Defects at eight homes cost WA builder and supervisor $40,000 – Ventura Home Group and Justayn Bean

Many areas of non-compliant building work including roof safety issues Disciplinary matters referred to the State Administrative Tribunal $25,000 fine for Ventura Home Group and $15,000 fine for Justayn Bean Ventura Home Group Pty Ltd (BC10805) and its former nominated supervisor, Justayn James Bean (BP13268), have been fined a total of $40,000 for inadequate management and supervision of eight...

Building and Energy

Media release

13 Jan 2022

Busselton build brings home lack of oversight – Jeremy Peter Evans

Several defects found in construction of a two-storey house SAT mediation concludes with a $7,500 fine for lack of supervision Building company is now in administration A former building company supervisor has accepted a $7,500 fine at the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for not properly overseeing work at a Busselton house where several faults were found. Jeremy Peter Evans (BP12715) was the...

Building and Energy

Media release

23 Dec 2021

Draft Work Health and Safety regulations (exposure drafts) released

The McGowan Government has released exposure drafts of regulations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 ahead of the commencement of major work health and safety (WHS) reforms in March 2022. Releasing the exposure drafts of the supporting regulations provides all participants in Western Australian workplaces the opportunity to prepare themselves to meet the requirements of the new Act and to...

WorkSafe

Alert

20 Dec 2021

Failure to fix faults leaves roofer in the red – Michael Shadlow of Emerald Roofing Services

Roof restorer ignored Building Commissioner’s order to rectify defects in Falcon Matter went to trial due to claims of ‘reasonable excuse’ for non-compliance Guilty verdict, $2,000 fine and $1,500 in costs A Mandurah roof restorer has been ordered to pay $3,500 in fines and costs after a court found he did not have a valid reason for disregarding an official order to fix defects. On 6 December at...

Building and Energy

Media release

14 Dec 2021

Councils keep heads above water on pool barrier inspections

Local governments must inspect private pool safety barriers at least every four years 1.6% of WA pools were overdue for inspection at 30 June 2021 57% of authorities were up to date with their inspections, but this is a decline Most WA local governments are progressing well with inspections of private pool safety barriers but there is still room for improvement, Building and Energy has reported...

Building and Energy

Media release

09 Dec 2021

Commerce Minister media statement – Security of Payment Regulations released for public comment

Draft regulations to support Security of Payment laws released for consultation Workers and industry urged to have their say between now and January 21, 2022 New laws to protect subcontractors start on August 1, 2022 The McGowan Government is asking for feedback on draft regulations to support landmark Security of Payment reforms for subcontractors in the building and construction sector...

Building and Energy

Media release

09 Nov 2021

Builder fined for fence removal without notifying neighbour – Tiberiu Laurentiu Diaconu

Building Services Board issues $1,000 fine Boundary fence removed without neighbour’s awareness or consent Builders are reminded of their responsibilities A Landsdale registered builder has been fined $1,000 for removing a rear boundary fence at a Balga site without notifying or obtaining consent from the neighbour, who was left without a back fence for several weeks. The Building Services Board...

Building and Energy

Media release

28 Oct 2021

Concreter’s penalty drives home compliance message – Thomas John Sharkey

Failed to comply with official order to rectify driveway work and damage $5,000 fine plus $368.50 in costs Magistrate noted need to deter substandard work and encourage confidence A Woodvale concreter who ignored a Building Commissioner’s order to rectify driveway work and damage has been fined $5,000 following a prosecution by Building and Energy. Thomas John Sharkey pleaded guilty to breaching...

Building and Energy

Media release

21 Oct 2021

Fine for failure to fix modular home in Perth Hills – Gran Designs WA Pty Ltd and David Mario Polak

Failed to comply with Building Commissioner’s order to rectify floor and windows Guilty pleas from company and director after Building and Energy investigation Gran Designs WA is no longer trading Failure to comply with a Building Commissioner’s order to fix a Stoneville modular home has cost a building company and its director almost $7,000 in fines and costs. Following a prosecution by Building...

Building and Energy

Media release

14 Oct 2021

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