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Submitting Plumbing eNotices

Submitting a notice through eNotice is a very efficient and intuitive alternative to paper notices. There are 4 types of notices: Notice of Intention (NOI) Notify Drainage Work Completed Certificate of Compliance (COC) Emergency NOI/COC Please note: As of 1 October 2019 paper notices are no longer...
eNotice
03 Sep 2018

Registration – Plumbing eNotice

You will need your licence number and the email address registered with Building and Energy . Enter your details and request a security code. We will send a one-time security code to your registered mobile number or email address. Once you enter the access code and agree to the Terms and Conditions...
eNotice
03 Sep 2018

Frequently asked questions – Plumbing eNotice

eNotice Please note: From 1 October 2019 paper notices will no longer be avaiable for purchase. Click here for details . What is the benefit to me and my business from using eNotice? The potential benefits are: Quicker, more convenient and cheaper than completion and delivery of paper forms. Better...
eNotice
03 Sep 2018

What is Plumbing eNotice?

eNotice is a web based facility for the electronic lodgement of Notices of Intention and Certificates of Compliance for plumbing work (excluding multi-entry for minor works). It has been developed to improve the efficiency of work notice processes and achieve cost savings for all parties. It is...
eNotice
03 Sep 2018

Newsletters and bulletins

Latest newsletters and bulletins Building and Energy industry bulletins View the complete list of Building and plumbing industry bulletins Plumbers technical notes View the complete list of Plumbers' technical notes . Building Focus Building Focus editin 6 ​ Building Focus edition 5 Building Focus...
Newsletters and bulletins
25 Jul 2017

Recent developments in non-conforming building products

What is being done nationally On 23 June 2015, the Australian Senate referred the issue of non-conforming building products to the Senate Economics Reference Committee. The Committee released its interim report ‘Safety – not a matter of good luck’ on 4 May 2016. The Senate Committee is due to hand...
Non-conforming building products
11 May 2017

Non-conforming building products

Background information Non-conforming building products (NCBPs) are products and materials that: claim to be something they are not; do not meet required standards for their intended use; or are marketed or supplied with the intent to deceive those who use them. For example a building product that...
Non-conforming building products
11 May 2017

Commissioner for Consumer Protection

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Gary Newcombe May 2021 - Current Gary Newcombe became Commissioner for Consumer Protection and Executive Director for Consumer Protection on Monday 24th May 2021. Gary has 40 years' experience in the Commonwealth and State public sectors and the Western Australian Parliament, primarily in the areas...
About us
29 Mar 2017

Building and Energy videos

Videos and presentations ABCB NCC seminar videos 2021 NCC Seminars: A2.2(4), Performance-Based Design Brief NCC 2019: Building Code of Australia update (Part 1) NCC 2019: Building Code of Australia update (Part 2) NCC 2019 Amendment 1 update View all videos via the YouTube channel Australian...
BC videos
20 Mar 2017

Reports for the Construction Contracts Act

Complete list of updates 2018/19 Quarterly update – 3rd quarter PDF 851KB 2018/19 Half yearly update – 1st half PDF 636KB 2018/19 Quarterly update – 1st quarter PDF 205KB 2017/18 Quarterly update – 3rd quarter PDF 150KB 2017/18 Half yearly update – 1st half PDF 150KB 2017/18 Quarterly update – 1st...
Quarterly and annual reports on the Construction Contracts Act
19 Jan 2017

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Publications

COVID-19 coronavirus guidance for employers: Looking after employee mental health

It is reasonable for employees to experience increased worry, anxiety and stress about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Managing the risk to mental health during this time means employees will have...
WorkSafe
Information
02 Mar 2022

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

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Safe Work Australia has created an easy to follow infographic to advise workplaces on the steps they should take if a worker comes down with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.
WorkSafe
Information
23 Sep 2021

Industry Bulletin 125 – New standards for plumbing services to survey strata lot developments commence operation

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This industry bulletin has been issued to inform the Western Australian plumbing and building industries of new requirements when providing plumbing services to each lot on a survey strata scheme...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
17 Aug 2020

Western Australian framework and strategy for the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders

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The Western Australian strategy and framework for the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders are intended as useful resources for stakeholders who can influence...
WorkSafe
Information
11 Feb 2020

ThinkSafe magazine

ThinkSafe is the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s flagship online publication for workplace safety and health in Western Australia. ThinkSafe magazine - September 2021 ThinkSafe...
WorkSafe
Newsletter
15 Sep 2021

PLB Policy – Fit and proper assessment criteria for the issue of plumber licences

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Building and Energy
Policies
20 Jan 2020

(Archived) Review Process Summary – Develop Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia

THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. The public comment period on the Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia closed on 26...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Nov 2021

Plumbers technical note - Junctions in sanitary and drainage systems

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This technical note explains the changes in AS/NZS 3500.2:2018 for permissible junctions in sanitary plumbing and drainage systems. The changes relate to junctions used for connecting graded pipes to...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
05 Dec 2019

Minor plumbing work template

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Minor plumbing work template. Last updated 5 December 2019.
Building and Energy
Template
05 Dec 2019

Decision Regulatory Impact Statement: Reforms to Plumbing Regulation in Western Australia

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This DRIS is the final stage of an extensive review of Western Australia’s plumbing laws which began in 2014 with the release of a report commissioned from independent consultants, ACIL Allen...
Building and Energy
Consultations / public comment
27 Nov 2019

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Announcements

ABCB online survey – Developing Performance Solutions

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has today released an online survey regarding the inclusion of mandatory requirements in the National Construction Code (NCC) for the development of Performance Solutions. You have been invited to complete the survey in order to help inform the development of draft NCC provisions for public consultation and the associated regulation impact analysis. The...
Building and Energy
Department News
13 Sep 2019

Licensing of plumbing apprentices and contractors’ obligations in the transition process

It has come to the attention of the Plumbers Licensing Board (the Board) that in a small number of cases plumbing apprentices who have completed their apprenticeships, and obtained the appropriate qualifications to apply for a plumbing tradespersons licence are continuing to work in the industry without obtaining the required licence to do so. This results in the former apprentice effectively...
Building and Energy
Department News
26 Aug 2019

Changes to Water Corporation asset protection documentation

The Water Corporation advises that a number of important enhancements have been made to asset protection documentation. The changes address safety issues for working on or near assets and clarify a number of ambiguities in the previous documentation. Impacted documents and key changes include: Technical Guidelines for working near Water Corporation Assets Inclusion of a requirement for serious...
Building and Energy
Department News
22 Jul 2019

Building regulator measures up

Home owners can be reassured that WA’s building regulator is taking action on standards, compliance and dispute resolution across the industry, according to retiring Building Commissioner Ken Bowron. Mr Bowron leaves Building and Energy (formerly the Building Commission and Energy Safety ) today after 10 years, including 18 months at the helm of the combined division within the Department of...
Building and Energy
Media release
14 Jun 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

End of sales for plumbers paper notices

The adoption of eNotice by the plumbing industry has been very positive with feedback showing a high level of satisfaction with the system. As a result, Building and Energy will be ending the sales of paper notices later this year. From 1 October 2019 paper Notices of intention and Certificates of compliance will no longer be available for purchase, however, contractors may continue to lodge...
Building and Energy
Department News
08 Apr 2019

Upgraded Drainage Plumbing Diagram system live tomorrow

The Drainage Plumbing Diagram (DPD) system will be upgraded tomorrow, Wednesday 10 April 2019 at 5.00pm . The search function will be unavailable for approximately one hour at that time. If you have any enquiries regarding the upgradel, please email be.publications@dmirs.wa.gov.au .
Building and Energy
Department News
09 Apr 2019

Coming soon – Upgrade to Drainage Plumbing Diagram system

The Drainage Plumbing Diagram (DPD) system used for purchasing DPDs will be upgraded next week. The enhanced system will work the same way but will provide a shopping cart feature to allow for multiple purchases and overall improved delivery. The upgrade will take one hour and the DPD search function will be down during this time. It is proposed to occur next week and will be outside of office...
Building and Energy
Department News
01 Apr 2019

Building knowledge at free regional seminars

Building industry participants in regional WA are invited to free information seminars on important changes coming up in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2019 edition. Spanning nine locations from Esperance to Broome during March, the events are presented by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s Building and Energy team (formerly the Building Commission). The seminars aim...
Building and Energy
Media release
05 Feb 2019

Stone benchtop workers at risk of silicosis

WorkSafe has issued a safety alert on the health risks caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for workers in the stone benchtop manufacturing, finishing and installation industries. Cumulative exposure to RCS may cause serious, debilitating and potentially fatal health effects, including silicosis. RCS is smaller than dust and is invisible to the naked eye. Tiny particles of...
Building and Energy
Alert
18 Dec 2018

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