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Archived newsletters and bulletins

Archived advisory notes, industry newletters and bulletins from the Building Commission and Energy Safety (now Building and Energy). Local government advisory notes Building advisory note 24 – Alterations and additions, extension of transition period for energy efficiency Building advisory note 23...
Newsletters and bulletins
23 Jun 2023

Building and Energy Industry Bulletins – for plumbers and building service providers

A complete list of building industry bulletins published for the building services and plumbing industries. Plumbing Industry Bulletin 149 – Heated water delivery temperature requirements Industry Bulletin 148 – Changes to the Plumbing Regulations commencing on 1 May 2023 Industry Bulletin 133 –...
Newsletters and bulletins
22 Jun 2023

Video – Information on the Building and Energy dispute resolution service

Building and Energy provides an avenue for both consumers and builders to resolve disputes relating to workmanship and contractual issues in connection with a regulated building service or home building work contract. This video provides detailed information on the dispute resolution process...
Building complaints
20 Feb 2023

Information for high risk work licence applicants

This page answers the most common questions asked by high risk work licence applicants. When will my application be finalised Application processing times vary depending on the volume of applications being received and the completeness of the application submitted. If your application is missing...
Information about high risk work licences
17 Feb 2023

Human factors: Information sheets

These information sheets provide information on how human factors can contribute to a sequence of events that lead to a major incident and how the inclusion of human factors can assist major hazard facility operations. Case study chemical release This case study is based on the fire and a series of...
Human factors
02 Feb 2023

Information sheets

Information sheets provide concise information about legislation, safety and work practices and answers to common questions or how to do instructions. Focus on compliance Construction site security: Unauthorised access Fire risk from transparent bottles containing clear liquids stored in direct...
Information sheets
20 Dec 2022

Work health and safety guides

These guides describe practical measure that can be taken to prevent or minimise the risk of harm and contribute to the overall state of knowledge regarding hazards, risks and controls. Overviews of the WHS laws Western Australia's Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Overview of Western Australia's...
Guides
20 Dec 2022

WHS publications

These publications are designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Statement of Regulatory Intent This Statement from the regulator provides the principles for the regulatory approach that WorkSafe (...
Work health and safety laws
01 Dec 2022

WHS service providers

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. A WHS service provider is a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) that provides work health and safety services to another business...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
01 Dec 2022

Workers and others at the workplace

Who is considered a worker? Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 a worker is any person who carries out work for a PCBU, including work as an employee, contractor, subcontractor, self-employed person, outworker, apprentice or trainee, work experience student, employee of a labour hire company...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
01 Dec 2022

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Publications

Building disputes monthly report – October 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of October 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
17 Nov 2023

Building disputes monthly report – September 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of September 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
16 Oct 2023

Technical note – Bidet douche seats and toilets

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Bidet douche toilet seats and toilet pans with integral douche sprays are becoming more popular. This technical note clarifies the installation requirements and in particular the backflow protection provisions which have changed with the adoption of the Plumbing Code of Australia 2022.
Building and Energy
Technical standards
31 Jul 2023

Building disputes monthly report – June 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of June 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
24 Jul 2023

Application to add a class to a high risk work licence

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Use this application form to apply for one or more classes of high risk work to be added to your existing WA licence.
WorkSafe
Form – application
31 Jul 2023

Industry Bulletin 149 – Heated water delivery temperature requirements

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The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the circumstances, in which a maximum allowable delivery temperature of heated water must be provided to the outlets of fixtures used primarily for personal hygiene purposes in Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
28 Apr 2023

Industry Bulletin 148 – Changes to the Plumbing Regulations commencing on 1 May 2023

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This industry bulletin has been issued to inform Western Australian plumbing industry stakeholders of changes to the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000 (Plumbing Regulations). These changes commence operation on 1 May 2023 aligning with the 2022 version of the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) and PCA referenced documents AS/NZS 3500:2021 Plumbing and Drainage series taking effect.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
28 Apr 2023

Licensing application payment form

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If you are submitting your licence application by post or in person, and are making payment by credit card, you must complete this application form and attach it to your application. Applications...
WorkSafe
Form – application
12 Jun 2023

Application for renewal - Class B asbestos removal licence

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Use this form to renew your licence to remove non-friable asbestos.
WorkSafe
Form – application
21 Aug 2023

Application Payment Form - Plumbing

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If you are submitting your application for a plumbing licence or permit by post (or in person) and are making payment of the required fees by credit card, you must complete this form and attach it to...
Building and Energy
Form – application
22 Nov 2022

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Announcements

Plumber fined for unauthorised, defective work – Julian Francis North

PLUMBERS LICENSING BOARD – MEDIA STATEMENT A Butler plumber has been fined $5,500 for working beyond the scope of his licence and not rectifying a defective water heater that could have scalded users. At Armadale Magistrates Court on 29 September 2023, Julian Francis North (TL12335) pleaded guilty to two charges brought by the Plumbers Licensing Board. Mr North holds a plumbing tradesperson’s...
Building and Energy
Media release
22 Nov 2023

Plumbing pipe investigation update

WA’s building and plumbing regulator has announced preliminary findings from its investigation into water leaks in Perth homes from a particular brand of polybutylene pipe. Building and Energy’s investigation focused on identifying the cause of failure of Pro-fit polybutylene pipes made by Iplex Australia. Most water leaks occurred in pipes manufactured between mid-2017 and mid-2022. As part of...
Building and Energy
Media release
16 Aug 2023

$75,000 fine for profit-driven and illegal electrical advice – Pascoes Maintenance Group Pty Ltd

Unqualified employee told to follow a script and manual to upsell electrical work Bonus scheme encouraged sales of electrical safety packages for at least $4,000 Vulnerable consumers told their homes and families were unsafe Pascoes Maintenance Group Pty Ltd has been fined $75,000 for instructing an unqualified employee to assess electrical installations as part of an “upselling” sales strategy...
Building and Energy
Media release
19 Jul 2023

Commerce Minister media statement – Benefits to flow from plumbing reforms

Media statement from Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC, Minister for Commerce Expanded regulation of plumbing work to reduce risks to public health, safety and the environment Amended plumbing legislation will ensure adequate protections across Western Australia, including unmetered water supplies in regional areas Additional plumbing inspectors to enforce plumbing laws The State Government is ensuring all...
Building and Energy
Media release
30 Jun 2023

Update on pipe leaks in new homes

Building and Energy is investigating polybutylene pipe failures in some new homes Affected consumers should contact their builder in the first instance Pipe manufacturer, Iplex Australia, has announced interim remedy arrangements Western Australia’s building and plumbing regulator is investigating the cause of water leaks from burst polybutylene pipes, which have mostly occurred in homes built in...
Building and Energy
Media release
18 Apr 2023

Fake testimonial costs plumbing licence applicant – Kenneth Finbar Wilson

PLUMBERS LICENSING BOARD – MEDIA STATEMENT A Kardinya man has been ordered to pay more than $1,500 in fines and costs after admitting he provided a fake testimonial for a plumbing licence application. The charge against Kenneth Finbar Wilson , brought by the Plumbers Licensing Board, was heard at Armadale Magistrates Court on 7 March 2023. Mr Wilson pleaded guilty to contravening the WA’s...
Building and Energy
Media release
03 Apr 2023

Commerce Minister media statement – Building on payment protections for subcontractors

Media statement from Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC, Minister for Commerce Latest stage of security of payment reforms to protect building and construction subcontractors now in effect McGowan Government retention trust scheme election commitment delivered Increased powers to ensure good commercial behaviour in the building sector The McGowan Government has further improved payment protections for...
Building and Energy
Media release
01 Feb 2023

Building and Energy safety warning in flooding aftermath

Kimberley residents may face electrical, gas, plumbing and building hazards Electrical and carbon monoxide risks if generators are not used correctly Never attempt any electrical work or repairs yourself Building and Energy is urging Kimberley residents to be aware of potential electrical, gas, plumbing and structural hazards in the wake of the region’s severe flooding. The State Government...
Building and Energy
Media release
11 Jan 2023

Regulations on psychosocial hazards

Work health and safety regulations for the control of psychosocial risks will come into effect on 24 December 2022. These regulations will require a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to eliminate psychosocial risks, or to minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. This new duty places psychosocial hazards on the same footing as other significant hazards such as falls or...
WorkSafe
Department News
23 Dec 2022

Important changes to sanitary and drainage plumbing regulations and standards commencing 1 May 2023

This article is published to alert plumbing and building industry stakeholders in Western Australia of changes to current regulations and standards affecting plumbing system design and installation in WA. The Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000 (Plumbing Regulations) have been amended to align with the latest version of the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA 2022) which takes...
Building and Energy
Department News
08 Nov 2022

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Application Payment Form - Plumbing
If you are submitting your application for a plumbing licence or permit by post (or in person) and are making payment of the required fees by credit card, you must complete this form and attach it to your application.
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Replacement of lost/stolen/damaged plumbing licence
Applying for a replacement of your plumbing licence using the online reprint service.
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Renewals

Renew a plumbers licence
Lodging your renewal application can be done using the online renewals service or the manual form.
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Notifications

Plumber - Change of contact information
Changing your contact details with the department's online notification service.
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Building service provider - Change of contact information
Builders, building surveyors, and painters can notify the department about changes to contact information.
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Pay your plumbing licence renewal fee
Lodging your renewal application can be done using the online renewals service or the manual form.
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