Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
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  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.
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  The process for getting building work approved.
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  Find an appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.
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  Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.
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  Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.
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  Building service and payment disputes.
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- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
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  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
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  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
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  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
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  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
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EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
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  Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.
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  Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.
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  How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.
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  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
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  How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.
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  Subscribe to the Energy and Plumbing Focus newsletter, safety alerts and update your contact details.
- eNotice
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Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
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- 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.
- Inquiry into Wage Theft in Western Australia
  Information on the Inquiry into Wage Theft and details on how to make a submission.
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.
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  When you need to report something to the BCCMU.
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WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
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- Commission for Occupational Safety and Health
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- Occupational safety and health law
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- Work health and safety legislation reform
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- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
Corporate
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Gas worker

Topics

Registration

You will need your licence number and the email address registered with Building and Energy . Enter your details and request a security code. We will send a one time security code to your registered mobile number or email address. Once you enter the access code and agree to the Terms and Conditions...

31 May 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

31 May 2016

Obligations

The submission of Notices of Completion is a requirement of the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installation) Regulations 1999. Notices are required to be completed and forwarded to the relevant gas supplier for all fixed installations. The Notice of Completion may be sent to Building...

eNotice

31 May 2016

What is eNotice?

eNotice is a web based facility for the electronic lodgment of Notices of Completion for gas fitting work. It has been developed to improve the efficiency of work notice processes and achieve cost savings for all parties. It is free to register and use. eNotice has a number of ‘smart’ features to...

eNotice

31 May 2016

Pre-1980 gas appliances

WATCH

Servicing requirements of pre-1980 gas appliances A prohibition order was gazetted in July 2013 banning the sale, hire or use of pre-1980 Natural Gas appliances to the coastal supply area as shown on the ERA website . The prohibition order means that it is an offence to offer for sale, hire,...

Gas appliances

14 Apr 2015

Restricted plumbing permit

Restricted plumbing permits allow eligible gasfitters and electricians to disconnect, remove, install and connect a compression union, a temperature/pressure relief valve or an expansion control valve in the course of removing, removing and reinstalling or replacing a water heater on a strictly...

Initial grant of licence

30 Dec 2014

LP Gas cylinders and test stations

Regulations require LP Gas cylinders be inspected and tested every ten (10) years. Filling damaged or out-of-test date cylinders is illegal and can be dangerous. LP Gas cylinders out-of-test date must not be filled until tested and re-stamped by an approved gas cylinder test station. The approved...

Gas installations

18 Dec 2014

Unsafe and dangerous gas appliances

WATCH

The Director of Energy Safety can prohibit the sale/hire/use of an appliance or component if considered that such appliance/component is, or is likely to become, unsafe or dangerous in use. This applies also to gas appliances/components that are approved. Appliances that may be unsafe or dangerous...

Gas appliances

10 Sep 2014

Declaration of lost/stolen/damaged gasfitting permit

How to apply for a copy of your lost, stolen or damaged gasfitting permit Applying for a copy of your gasfitting permit is now even easier with our new online reprint service. How does it work? To use the new reprint service you will need to know your permit number (which can be found on the front...

Services

14 Jul 2014

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

Please note Following recent changes to the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999, a gasfitting permit can be renewed up to 90 days before and no later than 30 days after the date of expiry of the permit. Beyond this 30 day period, you will no longer be able to...

Services

14 Jul 2014

Publications

Safety alert 04/2018 - Worker fatally injured during maintenance to a rock drilling truck

READ

WorkSafe is investigating an incident with preliminary evidence indicating an employee, who was fatally injured, may have been struck in the head by a 48 inch pipe wrench spanner. The spanner was...

WorkSafe

Alert

31 May 2018

Lightning and outdoor work

READ

This fact sheet provides information about lightning and includes duties for employers of outdoor workers and precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths as a result of...

WorkSafe

Fact sheet

18 May 2018

Marsden Jabob's report – Economic analysis of proposed reforms to plumbing regulation in Western Australia

READ

Building Commission

Reports

01 May 2018

Consultation response form May 2018

READ

Building Commission

Form – notification

01 May 2018

Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement – Reform of Plumbing Regulation in Western Australia

READ

This Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement discusses options for the remaining ACIL Allen recommendations from the plumbing review. It has been prepared in accordance with the Government’s...

Building Commission

Consultations / public comment

01 May 2018

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

READ

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

Manual tasks - Risk management - Construction Industry

READ

Manual task injuries remain one of the largest single causes of injury in the construction industry. These injuries not only cause pain and suffering to the injured worker and their families but also...

WorkSafe

Fact sheet

19 Jun 2018

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

READ

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

07 Jan 2019

Change of employer or supervisor

READ

This form is suitable for a Western Australian indentured apprentice or a non-apprentice (trainee) or tradesperson working under supervision.

EnergySafety

Form – notification

09 Jan 2019

Class G tradesperson restricted to working under supervision

READ

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

09 Jan 2019

Announcements

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

Public warned of illegal plumbing and gasfitting operator

The Building Commission, Energy Safety and Consumer Protection are warning the public to be cautious of dealing with Kinross man Hajir Mobin , trading as Danny’s Plumbing and Gas Services , who may be continuing to carry out illegal plumbing and gasfitting work despite being successfully prosecuted three times.

Building Commission / Consumer Protection / EnergySafety

Media release

13 Aug 2015

Consumer Protection on the move

After fifteen years being based at the Forrest Centre on St Georges Terrace in Perth, Consumer Protection has moved to a new CBD location. The main location is Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street Perth with front counter services available on Level 2. The move is in line with the state government's plan to consolidate existing office space for the public service. Consumer Protection’s...

Consumer Protection

Media release

30 Sep 2014

Regulation Impact Statement – Harmonised Work Health and Safety Laws

WorkSafe engaged Marsden Jacob Associates, an independent consulting firm, to undertake a Western Australian specific RIS process on the model WHS Regulations. The outcome of that process was the preparation of a WA RIS. This report and associated supporting documents are available on the WorkSafe website. More information

WorkSafe

Department News

13 Aug 2014

Renewed warning about dodgy tradesman (Christopher Brocklebank)

Consumer Protection has issued another warning about a rogue tradesman who continues to take substantial deposits from consumers but fails to carry out or complete the work. Christopher Brocklebank of Woodvale, trading as Perth Evaporative Air & Gas Services and Elements ‘Hearth, Wind and Fire’ of Wangara, was due to face a trial in the Perth Magistrates Court in early July on seven charges...

Consumer Protection

Media release

14 Jul 2014

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