Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
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  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
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  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
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- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
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 and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
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  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
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  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
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Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
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  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Who is in the WA state system, key features of the state system, recent inquiries, reviews, and committees.
- Changes to state employment laws
  Information on 2022 changes to state employment laws in Western Australia.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
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  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
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  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
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  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
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  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Tool box
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- Consulting with our stakeholders
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- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical occupational safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
- Historical mines and petroleum guidance
  Safety and health guidance under the legislation prior to 2022.
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Gas worker

Topics

Changes to designations and delegations for 2020 and beyond

Explanation of changes to designations and delegations for gas inspectors What changes have been made? The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation & Safety - Building & Energy Division has developed standard form instruments for: designation of Gas Inspectors under the Energy Coordination...

Designated inspectors

15 Nov 2019

Disciplinary and prosecutions media releases – Gas

Repeat offender fined for gas breaches – Abdul Raouf Mohammadiah Interior gas water heater installation puts family at risk – Danny Brian Langley Dangerous gas connection 'fortunate' not to cause serious injury

Disciplinary and prosecution media releases

11 Sep 2019

Frequently asked questions - Silica

This page provides information for PCBUs and workers about silica and some of the legal duties relating to protecting workers from developing silicosis. Silica is found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is also used in the manufacture of a variety of products including engineered stone used...

Silica

09 Jul 2019

Exemption from the requirement to attach a badge or label

Regulation 28 of the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999 requires a registered gasfitter to attach an approved badge or label in an approved place on completion of gasfitting work. Subregulation 28 (6) provides for the Director of Energy Safety to exempt a...

Appliance and equipment approval

07 May 2019

Conducting carbon monoxide (CO) testing

Guidelines for testing domestic gas appliances for carbon monoxide (CO) spillage using CO measuring equipment. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the correct use of your testing equipment. Before carrying out any testing, ensure your equipment has been calibrated within the past 12...

Appliance and equipment approval

04 Dec 2018

Having gasfitting work done?

Having gasfitting work done? Make sure you use a licensed gas fitter whenever you have gasfitting work done. Having gasfitting work done publication The brochure contains information when you have gasfitting work done other than servicing. Information includes: ensuring you use a licensed gas...

Gas installations

24 Oct 2018

LP Gas cylinder safety in bush fire prone areas

LP Gas cylinder safety in bush fire prone areas Guidelines on the storage of LP Gas cylinders on properties in bush fire prone areas. LP Gas cylinder safety in bush fire prone areas brochure The guidelines aim to help residents reduce the risks associated with LP Gas cylinders should a fire...

Gas installations

24 Oct 2018

Use of gas appliances in public venues

Safe use of gas appliances in public venues This publication will assist event/venue organises and catering vendors to comply with the safety requirements. Guidelines for the safe use of gas appliances in public venues brochure Public venues include convention and exhibition centres, pavilions,...

Gas appliances

23 Oct 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

Publications

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

READ

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

READ

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

READ

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

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

READ

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

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

READ

Use this form to apply in writing for mutual recognition of your licence if you are working as a plumber, electrician, or gasfitter.

Building and Energy

Form – application

25 Nov 2022

eNotice – Terms and conditions

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Building and Energy

Fact sheet

19 Jul 2019

Announcements

Building and Energy – summer safety reminder

As WA settles in for a season of Christmas lights, barbecues, new outdoor equipment and DIY projects, Building and Energy is sharing its top tips for a safe summer when using gas, electricity, roof spaces and items attached to building structures. Festive lights Building and Energy A/Executive Director Saj Abdoolakhan is encouraging people to ensure their interior and exterior festive lights are...

Building and Energy

Media release

17 Dec 2019

Office hours – December and January

Our offices will be closed from Wednesday 25 December 2019 to Wednesday 1 January 2020. Normal services will return on Thursday 2 January 2020. For urgent enquiries please visit our contact page.

Corporate

Department News

04 Dec 2019

Dangerous gas connection ‘fortunate’ to not cause serious injury

A registered gas fitter has been ordered to pay more than $10,000 for his potentially deadly connection of a natural gas cooker to a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply, which caused a fireball to erupt when the appliance was used. Following a prosecution by Building and Energy (formerly Energy Safety ), the gas fitter pleaded guilty at Perth Magistrates Court to two breaches of WA’s gas...

Building and Energy

Media release

11 Nov 2019

Ignition sources near LP Gas cylinders

In accordance with AS/NZS 1596:2014: The storage and handling of LP Gas, electrical connections should have a minimum 1.5 metre exclusion zone from gas cylinders (figure 1). Ignition sources are to be kept clear of this exclusion zone. Ignitions sources include, but are not limited to, electrical appliances or equipment, switchboards, switches, junction boxes, Telstra Network Termination Devices...

Building and Energy

Department News

19 Aug 2019

Water heater installations

There has been an increase in the number of Notice of Defects (NOD) issued to gas fitters who are installing and commissioning instantaneous/continuous flow gas water heaters which have been installed in locations and/or conditions that do not meet the requirements of AS/NZS 5601.1 Clause 6.3.12 and 6.3.13. Clause 6.3.12 and 6.3.13 reference the local OHS requirements, which has raised questions...

Building and Energy

Department News

19 Aug 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

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

Safety alert affects four open-flued gas heaters

A national safety alert has been issued for four open-flued gas heaters that, under certain circumstances, may produce too much carbon monoxide – potentially causing serious health risks to users. Building and Energy (formerly Energy Safety ) is urging owners of these gas heaters to stop using them immediately. The safety alert applies to: Regency i31 (purchased after 1 January 2010) supplied by...

Building and Energy

Media release

12 Mar 2019

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

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