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Contracts

It is the painter and decorator’s responsibility to ensure that a written contract that accurately reflects the agreement reached is in place between themselves and their client. Contracts will vary depending on whether the type of painting and decorating work that is proposed is residential or...
Responsibilities
29 Apr 2014

Construction induction training - Guidance on inclusions and exclusions

The table below provides information on when Construction Training Induction Card is required (Based on draft National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work) Guidance on inclusions and exclusions Safety awareness training required Safety awareness training may not be...
Construction Industry Training Card
03 Mar 2014

Consumer guarantee – reasonable time

Reasonable time, if no time set A contract or agreement for the supply of services usually states when the services will be provided and the date they will be completed. If not, you automatically guarantee to supply the service within a reasonable time. What is ’reasonable’ will depend on the...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Consumer guarantee – services will be fit for purpose

Services must achieve the consumer’s stated purpose You guarantee your services will be reasonably fit for any purpose specified by the consumer and that any products resulting from the services are also fit for that purpose. Example: A consumer asks for a key to be cut to fit his door and shows...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Consumer guarantee – due care and skill

What services are covered by the consumer guarantees? Services that you provide in the course of your business or professional activity, including not-for-profit services, that: cost up to $40,000 (or any other amount set by the Australian Consumer Law in future), regardless of purpose or use; cost...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Consumer guarantees – business rights and responsibilities

Whether you have to provide a refund, repair, replacement or compensation to a consumer for problems with goods or services depends on whether you have met consumer guarantees set by Australian law. You are responsible for understanding your legal obligations. Australia’s consumer protection...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Painting practitioner renewal

Check your inbox, not your post box: Courtesy renewal notices are now sent by email. Further information at dmirs.wa.gov.au/LSupdate . If you’re a painter whose registration is due to expire you can submit an application for renewal up to six weeks before the expiry date stated on your registration...
Renewal
21 Feb 2014

Painting contractor registration

New registrations (first time) Individuals, partnerships and companies that wish to contract with others to provide painting services valued over $1,000 must be registered as a 'painting contractor' and demonstrate a financial and organisational capacity. Partnerships and companies will also be...
Initial registration
21 Feb 2014

Painters' registration overview

Under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 , a painter is required to be registered to carry out painting work valued over $1,000. The legislation has two categories of registration. Registered painting practitioner In Western Australia, a registered painting practitioner can: be a...
Initial registration
21 Feb 2014

Contact dermatitis

Dermatitis simply means inflammation of the skin. What is Contact Dermatitis? Contact Dermatitis is an inflammation that occurs when a substance comes into contact with skin. The skin is irritated. This may be in the form of either an allergy or more commonly an irritant reaction. How does the skin...
Diseases and health
20 Feb 2014

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Publications

A summary of technical building inspections 2015-16

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Building and Energy
Reports
11 Apr 2017

A summary of technical building inspections 2016-17 (mid-year)

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Building and Energy
Reports
11 Apr 2017

Scaffolding issues

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Recently WorkSafe has seen scaffolding where damaged components and unsafe practices were used in the erection of the scaffold. These included broken connection lugs and components secured with wire...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
07 Apr 2017

Building Commission News Edition 1/2016 – December 2016

Articles on the Yuanda building products audit, paint adhesion to white set plaster, emergency plumbing repairs in remote Aboriginal communities, changes to the Construction Contracts Act, industry...
Building and Energy
Newsletter
12 Dec 2016

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 74 - Changes to the Construction Contracts Act

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From 15 December 2016, important changes to the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (the Act) come into effect. These changes aim to improve the operation of, and access to, the rapid adjudication scheme...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
09 Dec 2016

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 73 - Unfair contract terms: now applicable to small business contracts (from 12 November 2016)

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Building and Energy
Bulletin
11 Nov 2016

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 71 - Paint adhesion to white set plaster

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Building and Energy
Bulletin
29 Aug 2016

Form 79 – Change of address or contact details

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Building and Energy
Form – notification
14 Jul 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

Work Health and Safety Regulations Discussion Paper

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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

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Announcements

Notice of building company in administration: Builtoncorp Pty Ltd (reg. BC12114)

On 23 January 2017, building company Builtoncorp Pty Ltd (reg. BC12114) voluntarily appointed Jeremy Nipps and Dino Travaglini of Cor Cordis as administrators of the company.
Building and Energy
Department News
24 Jan 2017

Constructive afternoon for Geraldton and Bunbury building industries

Geraldton and Bunbury's building industries are invited to learn more about construction contracting, including options for resolving payment disputes, at seminars in February. Run by the Building Commission in partnership with the Master Builders Association (WA) and Jackson McDonald, the seminars is suitable for subcontractors, small builders or other interested people in the building and...
Building and Energy
Media release
19 Jan 2017

Latest Building Commission news

The December 2016 edition of Building Commission News is out now.
Building and Energy
Department News
15 Dec 2016

New code of conduct for WA’s building industry

A new code of conduct for Western Australia's building and construction industry will be introduced to prevent anti-competitive behaviour, improve workplace safety and add to the suite of measures adopted by the State Government to ensure subcontractors are paid on time.
Building and Energy
Department News
05 Dec 2016

Construction contracting information sessions

Are you a subcontractor or small builder engaged in the WA building and construction industry? Would you like some useful tips about entering into construction contracts in WA? Do you want to learn more about making sure you get paid or what to do in the event of a dispute? If you answered 'yes' to the above, these training sessions are for you: Getting paid: information sessions on the...
Building and Energy
Event
23 Nov 2016

New laws promote prompt payment to subcontractors

Laws introduced by the Liberal National Government to protect payments to subcontractors in the construction industry have passed State Parliament.
Building and Energy
Media release
23 Nov 2016

Unregistered Mid West painter prosecuted

Kalbarri man Peter John Barry Ikin , trading as Cape York Connections , has been successfully prosecuted by the Building Commissioner for carrying out unregistered painting work at eight Mid West properties between December 2013 and June 2015.
Building and Energy
Media release
14 Nov 2016

Paintback collection events (free to drop off)

Trade painters and householders can dispose of waste paint and packaging responsibly at the following collection events.
Building and Energy
Department News
08 Nov 2016

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 and Energy
Department News
22 Sep 2016

National energy efficiency initiative

The 2016-17 financial year sees the Australian Building Codes Board embarking on a significant suite of work relating to the advancement of the Energy Efficiency Provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC). These changes will be considered as part of NCC 2019.
Building and Energy
Department News
21 Sep 2016

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