Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
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- Construction Contracts Act
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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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EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
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  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
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Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
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- Public holidays
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  Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.
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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WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
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  How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?
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  Find out how to report an incident or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.
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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

Pre-1980 gas appliances

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

Restoration of expired gasfitting permit

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

Change of contact details - gas

As an alternative to post or email, permit holders can use the department's online Change of Contact system. To use the system you will need to have: The number of your current permit. You can find the number of your permit, and see if it is current, by checking your certificate or the online...

Services

11 Jun 2014

Notice of intent (NOI)

The notice of intent (NOI) has been developed to advise the gas supplier of a likely significant future gas load that may impact on their supply infrastructure and enable them to monitor the progress of the gasfitting work being carried out. Notice of intent gas Building and Energy intends...

Notice of intent

16 May 2014

Subscribe to the Energy and Plumbing Focus

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. If you would like to receive a free emailed copy of the Energy and Plumbing Focus, please provide your email address below:...

Energy Bulletin

07 May 2014

Consumer Protection office locations

WATCH

Consumer Protection has one metropolitan Perth office and six regional locations in Western Australia. Need to submit a payment? Cashier counter services are located at the Cannington office , you can lodge payments for: tenancy bonds; licence and registration applications; and associations,...

Contact Consumer Protection

29 Apr 2014

Publications

Gas Incident Safety Report 2014-15

READ

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

Work Health and Safety Regulations Discussion Paper

READ

The Department of Commerce – WorkSafe Division has released a Discussion Paper on recommendations to amend the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (the WHS regulations) for the Western...

WorkSafe

Information

01 Jun 2016

Upgrade a Class G Permit to include servicing

READ

This application form is suitable for a person who wishes to upgrade an Installing NG and LPG permit to include as servicing, or to upgrade a Gas Servicing Only permit to include installing NG and...

EnergySafety

Form – application

20 Aug 2018

LP Gas cylinders and test stations

READ

Important points about LP Gas cylinders, and a list of Standards Australia certified gas cylinder test stations in Western Australia.

EnergySafety

Information

21 May 2018

Using gas safely in caravans and tents

READ

When was the last time you checked your LP Gas installation to ensure it was safe and complies?

EnergySafety

Brochure

30 May 2014

Energy Bulletin

The Energy Bulletin has been replaced with the Energy and Plumbing Focus newsletter. The Energy and Plumbing Focus newsletter brings you the latest news for the electrical, gas and plumbing...

EnergySafety

Bulletin

05 Nov 2018

Interpretation of specific code or standard requirements

READ

For gas operatives and industry representative who wish to view the existing interpretations or request an interpretation of a specific code or standard requirement.

EnergySafety

Technical standards

29 Apr 2014

Variations and exemptions

READ

Generic or global variation or exemptions for domestic, commercial or mobile engine installations.

EnergySafety

09 Nov 2018

Guidelines for approval of Type B gas appliances

READ

These guidelines have been developed and issued by the Director of Energy Safety, EnergySafety Division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Western Australia.

EnergySafety

Guide / handbook

29 Jun 2017

Code of Practice for Inspectors (Gas)

READ

This document aims to assist people designated or planning to be designated as an inspector (gas). It provides information on the designation; the powers and limitations of an inspector (gas) under the Energy Coordination Act 1994; and the principles and practices that an inspector (gas) is expected to follow when carrying out their duties.

EnergySafety

Code of practice

29 Jun 2017

Announcements

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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