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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

Replacement of lost/stolen/damaged plumbing licence

How to apply for a replacement of your lost, stolen or damaged plumbing licence Applying for a replacement of your plumbing licence can be done using the online reprint service. How does it work? To use the reprint service you will need to know your licence number which can be found on the front of...
Online licensing services
01 Sep 2014

Pay your plumbing licence renewal online

How to pay your plumbing licence renewal fee Paying your plumbing licence renewal can be done using the online renewals service. To use the renewals service you will need to know your licence number (which can be found on the front of your licence I.D card). Also, in order for us to safeguard your...
Online licensing services
29 Aug 2014

Plumbers change of contact details

As an alternative to post or email, licence and 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 licence or permit. You can find the number of your licence or permit, and see if it is current, by checking...
Online licensing services
29 Aug 2014

Plumbing review

Current consultation Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement On 1 May 2018 the Building and Energy Division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (Building and Energy) released a Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (CRIS) to seek public comment on the final round of...
Public consultations
29 Aug 2014

Tradesperson's (drainage plumbing) licence

Regulations made under the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 set out the licensing requirements for a tradesperson’s licence (drainage plumbing). Who needs a tradesperson’s licence (drainage plumbing) A person undertaking plumbing work must hold a licence or permit. A person with a tradesperson’s licence...
Initial grant of licence
02 Jul 2014

Plumbing tradesperson's licence

A tradesperson's licence authorises the holder to: carry out water supply and sanitary and/or drainage plumbing; and supervise the carrying out of such work by an apprentice, under the general direction and control of the holder of a plumbing contractor's licence. In accordance with the Regulations...
Initial grant of licence
02 Jul 2014

Building and Energy media contacts

The Media Liaison Officer is the first point of contact for journalists and other members of the media wanting information about Building and Energy (formerly the Building Commission and Energy Safety ) and its activities. Contact the media liaison officer: Email: bemedia@dmirs.wa.gov.au Mobile:...
About the Building Commission
26 Jun 2014

Provisional tradesperson's licence

Regulations made under the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 set out the licensing requirements for a provisional tradesperson’s licence. Who needs a provisional tradesperson’s licence A person undertaking plumbing work must hold a licence or permit. The provisional tradesperson’s licence enables a...
Overseas applicants
13 Jun 2014

Information for plumbers

Drainage Plumbing Diagrams Information and search function for drainage plumbing diagrams Plumbing eNotice Information on using the Plumbing eNotice Link directly to the eNotice system Plumbing eNotice fact sheet Plumbing review Information on the review of plumbing regulation in WA Licensing...
Certificates and diagrams
10 Jun 2014

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Publications

Plumbers technical note – Access bathrooms

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This technical note has been produced to provide technical information on access facilities for the disabled. Australian standard, AS 1428 Design for access and mobility parts 1 and 2 are referenced...
Building Commission
Technical standards
13 Jun 2017

Issues with wall chasing

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WorkSafe is seeing ongoing non-compliance with wall chasing work, such as: Use of petrol powered saws without local exhaust ventilation (LEV) on-tool, exposing workers to toxic carbon monoxide;...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
13 Jun 2017

Plumbers technical note – Pumping apparatus and venting

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This technical note has been issued to clarify the venting requirements for pumping apparatus including the connected drains, branch drains and fixture discharge pipes as listed in AS/NZS 3500.2:2015...
Building Commission
Technical standards
13 Jun 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 84 - The Building Commission is now targeting drainage plumbing diagrams

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On 14 December 2016, the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000 were amended providing for the Plumbers Licensing Board (the Board) to administer drainage plumbing diagrams in...
Building Commission
Bulletin
01 May 2017

Summary of final report - Perth Children's Hospital audit

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The Building Commission has released a final audit report on some compliance and conformance issues that arose during the construction of the new Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) at the QEII Medical...
Building Commission
Fact sheet
24 Apr 2017

Final report – Perth Children's Hospital audit

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An audit of contractor and product performance in the construction of the new Perth Children’s Hospital.
Building Commission
Reports
24 Apr 2017

Building Commission News Edition 1/2017 – April 2017

Articles on regulatory matters, electronic enablement initiatives, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. Building Commission News 1/2017 Click here to view the newsletter
Building Commission
Newsletter
13 Apr 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 81 - Targeted plumbing certification audit

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Building Commission
Bulletin
31 Mar 2017

Adjudication flow chart – Process and time for adjudications

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Process and time for adjudications under the provisions of the Construction Contracts Act 2004 as amended by the Construction Contracts Amendment Act 2016.
Building Commission
Fact sheet
13 Jan 2017

Record of emergency plumbing work in remote Aboriginal communities

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This template form can serve as a record of authorised emergency plumbing work in remote aboriginal communities as required under Part 4A of the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations...
Building Commission
Template
04 Oct 2017

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Announcements

Latest Building Commission News

The September 2017 edition of Building Commission News is out now. Read the Building Commission News Edition 3/2017 – September 2017 The newsletter features articles on audit and compliance matters, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. If you didn't receive a copy of the newsletter, make sure you are signed up to receive our news and updates. Subscribe to news and updates
Building Commission
Department News
11 Sep 2017

Yuanda products in 13 WA buildings are asbestos-free

The Building Commission has confirmed that testing found no asbestos-containing building products and materials supplied by Yuanda Australia in its general inspection of 13 Western Australian buildings.
Building Commission
Media release
31 Aug 2017

Drainage plumbing diagram purchase fee

In December 2016 the Building Commission (in providing administrative support to the Plumbers Licensing Board) commenced delivering Western Australia’s drainage plumbing diagram service . This service was previously provided by the various sewerage service providers in Western Australia, including the Water Corporation. Since then Building Commission has developed an online search system for...
Building Commission
Department News
25 Aug 2017

Plumber was negligent and incompetent

Canning Vale licensed plumbing contractor Richard James Palmer (PL7708) has been cautioned by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for negligence and incompetence.
Building Commission
Media release
11 Jul 2017

Plumber’s licence suspended and retraining ordered

Canning Vale man Nicholas Bradley Mason (PL7879 – suspended), trading as Mason Plumbing and Gas , has had his plumbing contractor’s licence suspended for three months by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) as a result of disciplinary action by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB).
Building Commission
Media release
06 Jul 2017

Latest Building Commission News

The June 2017 edition of Building Commission News is out now. Read the Building Commission News Edition 2/2017 – June 2017 The newsletter features articles on audit and compliance matters, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. If you didn't receive a copy of the newsletter, make sure you are signed up to receive our news and updates. Subscribe to news and updates
Building Commission
Department News
13 Jun 2017

Carramar plumber fined $3,000

Carramar plumber James Raymond Hudson (PL5487) has been ordered to pay a $3,000 fine to the Building Commission and has had a condition placed on his licence by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) as a result of the disciplinary action against him in May 2017. At the 29 May meeting the Board recommended the actions as a result of breaches of the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards...
Building Commission
Media release
09 Jun 2017

Latest Building Commission News

The April 2017 edition of Building Commission News is out now. Read the Building Commission News Edition 1/2017 – April 2017 The newsletter features articles on regulatory matters, electronic enablement initiatives, industry updates, events, and links to new publications . If you didn't receive a copy of the newsletter, make sure you are signed up to receive our news and updates. Subscribe to...
Building Commission
Department News
13 Apr 2017

Perth Children’s Hospital asbestos-free, lead issue examined

The Building Commission’s final report into the construction of the Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) has cleared the building of asbestos and fire safety issues and identifies the likely sources of the lead contamination.
Building Commission
Media release
24 Apr 2017

Bringing building information to regional locations

The Building Commission will visit eight towns in regional Western Australia between March and May to update the local building industries on matters relating to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and roof compliance.
Building Commission
Media release
13 Mar 2017

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