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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

Schedule of fees – gas and electrical

The fees below are effective from 1 July 2019. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 New application Note: Includes a non-refundable portion Electrician licence (EL) $173.00 (1 year) $561.00 (5 years) Restricted electrician licence (RE) $173...
Services
01 Aug 2018

Schedule of fees – electrical and gas

Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Services
01 Aug 2018

Modernising Work Health and Safety laws in WA

Public comment ended 31 August 2018 - THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY The Western Australian Government is seeking your comments on the proposals to modernise Western Australia’s WHS laws. Background On 12 July 2017, the Government’s...
Work health and safety legislation reform
29 Jun 2018

Safe working guidelines and effective supervision of electrical apprentices

Information on safe working guidelines and effective supervision of electrical apprentices.
Information for industry
04 May 2018

Safe working guidelines for electrical workers

Information on safe working guidelines for electrical workers .
Information for industry
04 May 2018

Working in the roof space

The roof space of your home can be a very dangerous area. There are a number of electrical risks, including: exposed live electrical conductors or wiring; unenclosed joints in conductors; electrical connections where the condition of wiring has deteriorated (often associated with older buildings);...
Electrical installations
16 Apr 2018

Code of Practice for Persons working on or near energised electrical installations

Code of Practice Building and Energy has developed this Code of Practice for Persons working on or near energised electrical installations. Code of Practice for Persons working on or near energised electrical installations. Information on the Code Code of Practice for Persons working on or near...
Information for industry
16 Apr 2018

RCD letter to proprietors

Important electrical safety message from the Director of Energy Safety To the Proprietor Dear Sir / Madam No RCD means no second chance Residual current devices (RCDs) are the single most effective measure to prevent electrocutions, serious electrical injuries and fires. The circuit breakers and...
Residual current devices (RCDs)
09 Mar 2018

The new Wiring Rules

Preview of main changes The 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018 , Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules) is now available. The new standard has been developed by Standards Australia in collaboration with industry and government. Some significant changes include: Definitions Section 1...
Information for industry
12 Dec 2017

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Publications

CCA Annual Report 2007–2008

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Report of the Construction contracts register for the financial year to 30 June 2008.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2008–2009

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Report of the Construction contracts register for the financial year to 30 June 2009.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2009–10

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Report of the Construction contracts register for the financial year to 30 June 2010.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2011–12

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Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2012.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2012–13

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Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2013.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2013–14

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Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2014.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2014–15

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Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2015.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2015–16

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Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2016.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2016–17

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Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2017.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2017–18

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Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2018. Construction Contracts Act 2004
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Dec 2018

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Announcements

Penalty for illegal electrical adaptor – PC Master Pty Ltd trading as iTech

A Cannington retailer has been fined $5,000 following a prosecution by WA’s electrical safety regulator for selling an unapproved and potentially dangerous travel adaptor. PC Master Pty Ltd representatives did not attend the Perth Magistrates Court on 9 October 2019, when the business was found guilty of breaching the Electricity Act 1945 and also ordered to pay costs of $766. The court was told...
Building and Energy
Media release
16 Oct 2019

Electrical Focus Issue 1

The first issue of Building and Energy's Electrical Focus newsletter is now available online .
Building and Energy
Department News
01 Oct 2019

Release of Beldon electrical accident report

Western Australia’s electrical safety regulator has concluded its investigation into the electrical accident that seriously injured a 12-year-old girl at a property in Beldon in March 2018. In a report released today, Building and Energy (formerly Energy Safety ) outlined the findings of its investigation into the cause of the accident. The investigation included on-site inspections and testing...
Building and Energy
Media release
27 Sep 2019

Management company fined $45,000 for misuse of substation

The company that managed Morley Galleria Shopping Centre when two men were killed and two severely injured in an explosion in 2015 has been fined $45,000.
WorkSafe
Media release
27 Aug 2019

Fine increase for electrical firm after appeal – Jason Aaron Nominees Pty Ltd

A Perth business that failed to provide documents to State Government electrical safety inspectors has been fined $25,000 on appeal after the Supreme Court ruled that the original $3,000 penalty was manifestly inadequate. Jason Aaron Nominees Pty Ltd , based in Willetton, was resentenced for breaching the Energy Coordination Act by not providing records requested by Energy Safety (now Building...
Building and Energy
Media release
04 Jun 2019

RCD requirements after 1 January 2019

Properties for sale or rent Under the Electricity Regulations 1947 all residential premises sold, rented or hired must have all socket outlets and lighting final sub-circuits protected by at least 2 RCDs. It is also essential to ensure that there are no more than 3 final sub-circuits per RCD and the lighting circuits (if 2 or more) are separated over the RCDs. Further details appear in the...
Building and Energy
Department News
27 May 2019

DMIRS 2019 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is conducting a stakeholder satisfaction survey to invite feedback on our services and our role as a regulator. The results will help DMIRS focus on business areas and services that need performance improvements. If you subscribe to a DMIRS email newsletter or subscriber news service, you may be contacted by email and invited to take...
Consumer Protection
Department News
29 Apr 2019

Notice of Completion for large electrical installation projects

Modified procedure now available The Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (ELR) have been amended to provide for a modified procedure to reduce the volume of Notices of Completion (notices) required for large electrical installation projects. Electrical Contractors involved with large projects may elect to use the modified system or continue to use the general notice system applicable to all...
Building and Energy
Department News
09 Apr 2019

Mandatory eNotice lodgement is coming

Since its launch in 2016, eNotice has been widely accepted and acknowledged by industry for its efficiencies and overall effectiveness. With over 90% of notices now being completed in eNotice, Building and Energy has made the decision to make lodgement of Preliminary Notices and Notices of Completion using eNotice mandatory. As of 1 July 2019 it will be mandatory to lodge all electrical...
Building and Energy
Department News
17 Apr 2019

$20,000 penalty for dangerous electrical installation in Mandurah – Dale Eric Subke of Subke Pty Ltd, trading as Dalectrix

A Mandurah electrician has pleaded guilty to breaching electricity regulations by failing to install a crucial safety component at a building site, which could have resulted in a fatal electric shock. Dale Eric Subke of Coodanup is a licensed electrician (EW159776) and a director of Subke Pty Ltd , trading as Dalectrix (EC9256). On February 1, Mandurah Magistrates Court fined Mr Subke $4,500 and...
Building and Energy
Media release
05 Feb 2019

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