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Working on or near energised electrical installations

Working on or near energised electrical equipment (live work) is an unsafe practice and too frequently results in burns, shocks, serious accidents and fatalities for electricians and other workers. This is clearly unacceptable. New compliance obligations for licensed electrical workers The...
Information for industry
01 Dec 2017

Newsletters and bulletins

Latest newsletters and bulletins Building and Energy industry bulletins View the complete list of Building industry bulletins Plumbers technical notes View the complete list of Plumbers' technical notes . Building Focus Building Focus edition 2 Building Focus edition 1 Gas and Plumbing Focus Gas...
Newsletters and bulletins
25 Jul 2017

Commissioner for Consumer Protection

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Lanie Chopping is the current Commissioner for Consumer Protection in Western Australia and Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection (Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety). Prior to being appointed to act in this role from January 2020, Lanie was the head of the Priorities...
About us
29 Mar 2017

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Building and Energy has prepared the following guidance to alert electrical contractors and electricians to the safety issues associated with BESS. The guiding principle is one of careful design and specification of equipment for each specific installation to achieve the highest practicable...
Information for industry
23 Mar 2017

Amending a lodged eNotice

Preliminary Notice (PN), Notice of Completion (NOC) and Electrical Safety Certificate (ESC) are legal documents and every effort must be made to ensure they are complete and accurate prior to lodgement. Where an electrical contractor discovers (after submission or lodgement) that an error has been...
Submit an eNotice
22 Mar 2017

Lightning

In Western Australia workers have been killed by lightning, the most recent in 2014 when a backpacker working on a farm at Bruce Rock died after she was struck by lightning. Workers are most at risk working out in the open, on the sea or other waterways or sheltering under trees or other structures...
Environmental factors
14 Dec 2016

Terms and Conditions

The use of eNotice is subject to a number of terms and conditions which must be acknowledged and accepted when registering. eNotice Terms and Conditions The terms and conditions can be viewed here Terms and Conditions
eNotice
13 Oct 2016

Video tutorials for eNotice

The following tutorials have been developed to assist you with registration and setting up your account, user management for electrical contractors and lodging an eNotice. If you require further assistance please contact Building and Energy. Registration and setting up your account User management...
eNotice
29 Sep 2016

Frequently asked questions

eNotice What is the benefit to me and my business from using eNotice? The potential benefits are: quicker, more convenient and cheaper than completion and delivery of paper forms; better quality of information and less rework for everyone; accessible via mobile devices for on-site submission;...
eNotice
14 Sep 2016

Submitting notices

Submitting a Preliminary Notice, Notice of Completion or Electrical Safety Certificate through eNotice is a very efficient and intuitive alternative to paper forms. The system automatically fills fields based on meter number and licensing details, meaning you do not have to manually enter this...
Submit an eNotice
14 Sep 2016

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Publications

Building Focus Issue 1

Building Focus newsletter brings you the latest news for the building, building surveying and painting industries and replaces the Building Commission News. Building Focus Issue 1 Click here to view...
Building and Energy
Newsletter
10 Dec 2018

Final Report – Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building and Construction Industry

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On 23 February 2018, the Minister announced the establishment of the IAG, as a means of facilitating consultation with key industry stakeholders on measures to improve security of payment for...
Building and Energy
Reports
11 Dec 2018

Energy and Plumbing Focus Issue 1

Energy and Plumbing Focus newsletter brings you the latest news for the electrical, gas and plumbing industries and replaces the Energy Bulletin and Building Commission News. Energy and Plumbing...
Building and Energy
Newsletter
19 Jul 2019

Regulation 55 - Extract from Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991

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Regulation 55 of the Electricity Licensing Regulations 1991 covers Electrical work on or near energised electrical installations.
Building and Energy
Information
19 Jul 2019

Written Notice of Equivalent Occupation - Electrical, Plumbing, and Gas

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Use this form to apply in writing for mutual recognition of your licence if you are working as a plumber, electrician, or gasfitter. This document works best when using Internet Explorer 11. For all...
Building and Energy
Form – application
26 Nov 2019

Application for a restricted electrical workers licence – completion of training record and logbook

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Suitable for applicants who have completed the Restricted Electrical Licence System Training Record and Logbook (purple logbook).
Building and Energy
Form – application
19 Jul 2019

eNotice – Terms and conditions

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Building and Energy
Fact sheet
19 Jul 2019

Building and Energy fee schedule – electrical and gas

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Current Building and Energy fee schedule for electrical and gas licensing.
Building and Energy
Information
07 Aug 2019

Modernising work health and safety laws in WA

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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 announcemed the development of a...
WorkSafe
Information
27 Sep 2018

New regulations - Electricity must be switched off before entry into your roof space

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New regulations have come into effect which requires electricity to be switched off before people enter the roof space. To assist workers in notifying homeowners of the new regulations the WorkSafe...
WorkSafe
Information
05 Jul 2018

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Announcements

Gas and electricity – summer safety reminder

As many West Australians fire up barbecues, plug in Christmas lights and tackle projects around the house this summer, Building and Energy has issued a safety reminder about potential gas and electrical hazards, including in roof spaces. Barbecue safety Director of Energy Safety Saj Khan said incorrectly maintained gas barbecues could cause fires, injuries and property damage – but simple checks...
Building and Energy
Media release
19 Dec 2018

McGowan Government releases subbies report

The following statement was issued by Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations, on Tuesday 11 December 2018: John Fiocco's review of security of payment reform for WA subcontractors released Government will carefully consider all 44 recommendations The McGowan Government today released John Fiocco's final report on Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building and...
Building and Energy
Media release
11 Dec 2018

Changes to renewal reminder notices from January 2019

As of 1 January 2019, c ourtesy renewal reminder notices for licences, permits and registrations will only be sent electronically. The changes will apply to the following licensing authorities: Building Services Board Plumbers Licensing Board Director of Energy Safety For information on the renewal process and details on how to update your contact details, visit our Renewal reminder notices...
Building and Energy
Department News
05 Dec 2018

McGowan Government to expand Project Bank Accounts in 2019

Subcontractors in the building and construction industry will have increased payment protections for Government works projects under changes to be introduced in 2019. The McGowan Labor Government will significantly expand Project Bank Accounts (PBAs). This will come into effect from July 1, 2019. PBAs will apply to a wide range of Government projects where the total value of works exceeds $1.5...
Building and Energy
Media release
04 Dec 2018

Electrician spared from electric shock but property resident not so fortunate

An electrician was employed by an electrical contractor engaged by the network operator to carry out work on their Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project. The electrician was carrying out the replacement of an analogue kWh meter with a new digital kWh meter at a domestic property in Esperance. After installing the new meter, the electrician replaced the SPD to reconnect the supply...
Building and Energy
Department News
02 Nov 2018

Hidden dangers in old power transformers

Building and Energy urges electricians working on power transformers to exercise caution after a recent incident where electrical workers were exposed to hazardous asbsestos-containing material (ACM). In January 2018, electrical workers undertaking repairs to a high voltage (HV) power transformer which had failed, disconnected the transformer by unbolting and removing a gland plate from the base...
Building and Energy
Department News
02 Nov 2018

DMIRS Annual Report released online

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s inaugural Annual Report, tabled in Parliament on 19 September 2018, is now available on the website . The 2017-18 report highlights the department’s key achievements and financial performance for the last financial year and showcases what we do for the community of Western Australia. The report also includes independently audited reports...
Corporate
Department News
25 Oct 2018

Reminder to use the correct postal address

This information has been updated to reflect our new postal address. Building and Energy wishes to remind you that you must use the correct postal address for all correspondence. Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Building and Energy Division Locked Bag 100 EAST PERTH WA 6892
Building and Energy
Department News
29 Aug 2018

DC isolating switches in solar PV installations

From 30 June 2018 , DC isolating switches used in solar PV installations must comply with a Level 3 certification under the national Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS). This means DC isolating switches must have a valid Certificate of Conformity confirming the product complies with Australian Standard AS 60947.3:2018. The brand and all relevant models must be registered to the responsible...
Building and Energy
Alert
05 Jul 2018

Every minute counts so plan for a safe escape this winter

A series of controlled burns filmed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services have shown how rapidly fire, smoke and toxic fumes can fill a room and turn deadly. A fire in a modern home has the potential to spread and engulf a room in under five minutes. The vision of the controlled burns demonstrates the need for Western Australians to treat home fire safety as a priority this winter by...
Building and Energy
Media release
27 Jun 2018

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