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Energy Safety is currently offering the following events and information sessions: 2018 Industry updates Energy Safety is hosting free information sessions for Western Australian electrical workers and contractors. These sessions will update you on: the new Wiring Rules; regulations for live...
Events
01 Mar 2018

Gasfitting Record Book

Under the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999 (the Regulations), work specified in the Regulations as gasfitting must only be carried out by designated persons or those registered by the Director of Energy Safety (the Director). This Gasfitting Record Book has...
Installation and service record books
04 Jan 2018

Gas Service Logbook

This Gas Service Logbook has been issued by the Director of Energy Safety as a means of recording information about the servicing of a consumer’s gas installation by a registered gas fitter. Use of this Gas Service Logbook for recording servicing work by a gas fitter satisfies the requirement of...
Installation and service record books
04 Jan 2018

Code of Practice for Inspectors Gas

The Code of Practice (CoP) aims to assist people designated or applying to be designated as an Inspector (Gas). Code of Practice for Inspectors Gas Click on the link below to access the CoP and related documents Code of Practice for Inspectors Gas
Inspectors code of practice
03 Jan 2018

Commissioner for Consumer Protection

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David Hillyard was appointed as Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection in December 2015. Prior to this, he was the Director of Consumer Protection’s Retail and Services Directorate. David has worked with Consumer Protection for over 35 years and has been in senior management roles where most...
About us
29 Mar 2017

Amending a lodged notice

eNotice provides a facility for users to amend a notice they have previously lodged, if considered necessary. A lodged Notice of Completion (NOC) is a legal document certified by a Gas Fitter. Any change required to a lodged NOC can only legally be certified by the same Gas Fitter. Guidelines for...
Submit a notice
22 Mar 2017

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

The following tutorials have been developed to assist you through the registration, setting up your account and lodging a notice process. If you require further assistance please contact Energy Safety. Register for eNotices tutorial Setting up your account tutorial Lodge a notice tutorial Overview...
eNotice
01 Aug 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
31 May 2016

Submitting notices

Submitting a notice through eNotice is a very efficient and intuitive alternative to paper notices. The system automatically fills fields based on meter number and licensing details, meaning you do not have to enter this information each time. After logging into eNotice, you can lodge a new notice...
Submit a notice
31 May 2016

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Publications

Application for a gasfitting permit expired 31 days and up to two years R126

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This application form is suitable for an applicant who has previously held a Western Australian Gasfitting permit expired over 30 days and up to two years.
EnergySafety
Form – application
16 Apr 2018

EnergySafety requirements for on-the-job training including On-The-Job Training Record Log Book

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To be issued a Gasfitting Permit in Western Australia, a person must be able to demonstrate various requirements to the Director of Energy Safety, one of which includes demonstrating practical skills...
EnergySafety
Information
22 Mar 2018

Change of employer or supervisor

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This form is suitable for a Western Australian indentured apprentice or a non-apprentice (trainee) or tradesperson working under supervision.
EnergySafety
Form – notification
01 Feb 2018

Class G tradesperson restricted to working under supervision

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This application form is suitable for a Western Australian indentured apprentice or a non-apprentice (trainee) who has not completed either the on-the-job training and/or Toolbox session. To be...
EnergySafety
Form – application
22 Mar 2018

Gasfitting record book

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Gasfitting Record Book for industrial and commercial gas installations, subject to a “Gasfitting Authorisation”.
EnergySafety
Information
09 Jan 2018

Gas service logbook

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Gas Service Logbook for industrial and commercial gas installations, not subject to a “Gasfitting Authorisation”.
EnergySafety
Information
09 Jan 2018

Issues with wall chasing

READWATCH
WorkSafe is seeing ongoing non-compliance with wall chasing work, such as: Use of petrol powered saws without local exhaust ventilation (LEV) on-tool, exposing workers to toxic carbon monoxide;...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
13 Jun 2017

Safety alert 4/2016 - Asbestos in imported building products

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In July 2016 asbestos was found in composite roof panels at the new Perth Children’s Hospital. The roof panels were imported from China and classified as “asbestos free”, but testing by a National...
WorkSafe
Alert
09 Sep 2016

Podcast - Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for WA

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On Wednesday 1 June 2016, the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner released the Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia (the discussion paper) for public...
WorkSafe
Information
19 Jul 2016

Gas Incident Safety Report 2014-15

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Gas Incident Safety Report 2014-15 The full text of the report can be read on our website or downloaded. Read the report This report by Energy Safety summarises information about gas incidents in...
EnergySafety
Reports
21 Jun 2016

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Announcements

Notice for gas eNotice users

Regulation 28 of the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999 (the Regulations) requires a registered gasfitter to attach an approved badge or label in an approved place on completion of the gasfitting work. Subregulation 28 (6) provides for the Director of Energy Safety (the Director) to exempt a registered gasfitter from this requirement in a particular case or...
EnergySafety
Department News
16 Apr 2018

Welcome to Building and Energy

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has now formally merged the operations of the former Building Commission and Energy Safety to form the new Building and Energy Division. Ken Bowron will lead the Building and Energy team. He holds the statutory positions of the Building Commissioner and the Director of Energy Safety. Building and Energy oversees the regulation of...
Building Commission
Department News
30 Jan 2018

Fine puts Karrinyup plumber on notice

Karrinyup licensed plumbing contractor Joseph Travaglini (PL5037) has been fined $1,000 by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for failing to submit the notifications and certifications required for plumbing work.
Building Commission
Media release
25 Jan 2018

Asbestos Awareness Week 2017

Asbestos Awareness Week 2017 runs from 27 November - 1 December 2017. Please take this opportunity to ensure your workplace asbestos management systems are up to date, and that workers are aware of these systems. And remember – buildings built before 1990 are likely to contain materials with asbestos content. Follow the links for more information: Checklist for asbestos management Asbestos FAQ...
WorkSafe
Event
24 Nov 2017

Plumber was negligent and incompetent

Canning Vale licensed plumbing contractor Richard James Palmer (PL7708) has been cautioned by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for negligence and incompetence.
Building Commission
Media release
11 Jul 2017

EnergySafety wins WAITTA INCITE Award for eNotice

The 26 th annual WAITTA INCITE Awards were held on the 16 th June 2017. The awards recognise local talent, products and technologies that help industry and government operate more efficiently. Energy Safety won the most effective Government solution award for eNotice, a web-based solution for the gas and electricity industry in WA for lodging work notices. With over 400,000 paper forms completed...
EnergySafety
Department News
03 Jul 2017

Construction Contracts Act amendments introduced

The Liberal National Government today introduced legislation into State Parliament to protect payments to subcontractors in the construction industry.
Building Commission
Department News
22 Sep 2016

Thornlie plumber suspended and fined

Thornlie man Kim Godfrey (PL986 – suspended) has been fined and had his plumbing contractor’s licence suspended by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) as a result of disciplinary action by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB).
Building Commission
Media release
30 Sep 2015

Renewed warning about rogue plumber

A Kinross man who was the subject of a joint public warning by the Building Commission, Energy Safety and Consumer Protection in August has registered a new business name, prompting a renewed call for consumers to be vigilant when engaging anyone to carry out plumbing or gasfitting services.
Building Commission
Media release
07 Sep 2015

AS/NZS 5601 amendments available for comment

The AS/NZS 5601 drafts for comment have been released. The following draft amendments are available to download from the Standards Australia website : DR AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 Amd 2:2015 Gas Installations - General installations; and DR AS/NZS 5601.2:2013 Amd 1:2015 Gas Installations - LP Gas installations in caravans. The public comment period closes on 19 October 2015. Comments can be submitted...
EnergySafety
Department News
18 Aug 2015

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Applications

Apply for a gas licence
Forms to use when applying for or renewing a gas licence.
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Renewals

Renew a gasfitting permit
To renew your gasfitting permit you will need: your permit number, your email address or mobile phone number that is currently recorded with Energy Safety and your credit card (Visa or Mastercard) so that you can make your payment.
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Notifications

Gasfitter - Change of contact information
Gasfitters can notify the department about changes to contact information.
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Payments

Pay for your gasfitting permit
To pay your gasfitting permit you will need: your permit number, your email address or mobile phone number that is currently recorded with Energy Safety and your credit card (Visa or Mastercard) so that you can make your payment.
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