Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal information.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber
  Find an appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.
- Building or renovating your home
  Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.
- Responsibilities and compliance
  Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.
- Dispute resolution
  Building service and payment disputes.
- Keep informed
  Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.
- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps
  Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.
- Consultation and compliance
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
- Overview
  Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.
- Consumer safety
  Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.
- Licensing
  How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.
- Industry safety
  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to the Energy and Plumbing Focus newsletter, safety alerts and update your contact details.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge eNotices.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline helps with information about pay rates, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment issues.
- Public sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system
  Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
- Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016
  The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.
- Implementation guidelines
  Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.
- Reporting obligations
  When you need to report something to the BCCMU.
- Resources
  Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.
- Contact us
  Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
- Licences, registrations and notices
  How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?
- Notify us
  Find out how to notify WorkSafe of an incident, completion of requirements of an improvement notice or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Commission for Occupational Safety and Health
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- Occupational safety and health law
  How do I comply with the law?
- Safety and health topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Safety and health representatives
  Information about and for safety and health representatives.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Work health and safety legislation reform
  Learn more about work health and safety reform.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

Plumber

Topics

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

Plumbing Code of Australia

Western Australia’s plumbing standards The Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000 (Plumbing Regulations) prescribe the plumbing standards that apply in Western Australia. In general, the plumbing standards that apply are the following parts of the Plumbing Code of Australia:...

Responsibilities

09 Jun 2014

Who needs to undertake construction induction training

The requirements for construction induction training apply to construction work. The definition of construction work under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 is very broad and picks up a wide range of activities. Construction work is...

Construction induction

29 May 2014

Plumbers Licensing Search

To carry out water supply, sanitary or drainage plumbing work in Western Australia a person must hold either a plumbing contractors licence or a tradespersons licence issued by the Plumbers Licensing Board. Licensed tradespersons must work under the general direction and control of a licensed...

Online licensing services

29 May 2014

Payment options

Pay in person, by mail or by fax.

Payment options

27 May 2014

Other payment options

27 May 2014

Events and seminars

The Building Commission is currently offering the following events and seminars: National Construction Code (NCC) information seminars 2019 - Perth The NCC information seminars, presented by the Australian Building Codes Board, focus on changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for 2019...

Events and seminars

23 May 2014

Public consultations

Proposed consolidation of building related health (public buildings) provisions into the NCC Your comments are sought on a proposal to consolidate some building related provisions, currently contained in the Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992 (the Health Regulations), into the Western...

Public consultations

23 May 2014

Building Commission contact details

Our office hours are from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Level 1, Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington WA 6107 Find directions to the Building Commission on Google Maps General enquiries Please note: the Building Commission general enquiries line will be temporarily unavailable...

About the Building Commission

22 May 2014

Notice of intent (NOI)

The notice of intent (NOI) has been developed to advise the gas supplier of a likely significant future gas load that may impact on their supply infrastructure and enable them to monitor the progress of the gasfitting work being carried out. Notice of intent gas Building and Energy intends...

Notice of intent

16 May 2014

Publications

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 88 - The Building Commission is now targeting organisations and businesses who engage persons to carry out plumbing work

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Building Commission

Bulletin

28 Jul 2017

Building Commission News Edition 2/2017 – June 2017

Articles on audit and compliance matters, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. Building Commission News 2/2017 Click here to view the newsletter

Building Commission

Newsletter

25 Jul 2017

A guide to conciliation proceedings

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Conciliation is a process whereby parties, with the help of a conciliator, meet to identify issues, develop solutions to the problem and explore ways to reach an agreement. This publication is a...

Building Commission

Information

12 Jul 2017

Drainage plumbing diagrams guidance note

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Building Commission

Guidance note

07 Jul 2017

Plumbers technical note – Access bathrooms

READ

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

READ WATCH

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

READ

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

Announcements

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

Drainage plumbing diagram requirements

On 14 December 2016, the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000 were amended to provide for the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) to administer drainage plumbing diagrams in Western Australia.

Building Commission

Department News

07 Mar 2017

Board limits Builtoncorp’s registration

The Building Services Board has imposed conditions on the contractor registration of Burswood-based builder Builtoncorp Pty Ltd (reg. BC12114).

Building Commission

Media release

01 Feb 2017

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 Commission

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 Commission

Media release

19 Jan 2017

Latest Building Commission news

The December 2016 edition of Building Commission News is out now.

Building Commission

Department News

15 Dec 2016

Plumbing regulation amendments – December 2016

Information about amendments to the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000 (Plumbing Regulations) that came into effect on 14 December 2016.

Building Commission

Department News

14 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 Commission

Department News

05 Dec 2016

Plumbing in remote Aboriginal communities

The Minister for Commerce has approved amendments being made to the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000 (the Plumbing Regulations) to help improve health and living conditions in Western Australia’s remote Aboriginal communities. The changes will allow a suitably qualified environmental health worker based in or close to communities where ready access to a licensed plumber...

Building Commission

Department News

05 Dec 2016

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