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Frequently asked questions – Plumbing eNotice

eNotice Please note: As of 1 October 2019 paper notices are no longer available 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

Focus newsletters

Focus newsletters Building Focus Building Focus Issue 10 Building Focus Issue 9 Building Focus Issue 8 Building Focus Issue 7 Building Focus Issue 6 ​ Building Focus Issue 5 Building Focus Issue 4 Building Focus Issue 3 Building Focus Issue 2 Building Focus Issue 1 Gas and Plumbing Focus Gas and...
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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Patricia Blake January 2023 - Current Patricia Blake (known as Trish) became Commissioner for Consumer Protection and Executive Director for Consumer Protection in January 2023. Prior to becoming Commissioner Trish has been the Director of Retail and Services within Consumer Protection and worked...
About us
29 Mar 2017

Building and Energy presentation videos

Videos and presentations Security of payment The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (Act) provides important payment protections for all participants in the Western Australian building and construction industry (some exclusions apply). It applies to construction...
BC videos
20 Mar 2017

Reports for the Construction Contracts Act

As of 2022–23 reporting on the Construction Contracts Act 2004 and Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 will be available through in the department’s annual report . Complete list of annual reports CCA Annual report 2021–2022 PDF 1.5MB CCA Annual report 2020-2021 PDF...
Quarterly and annual reports on the Construction Contracts Act
19 Jan 2017

Frequently asked questions – subcontractor's payment disputes

This information applies to construction contracts entered into before 1 August 2022. For contracts entered into on or after 1 August 2022 see the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 webpages. Am I a subcontractor or an employee? An employee is paid according to a...
Information on the Construction Contracts (Former Provisions) Act
16 Jan 2017

Lightning

In Western Australia workers have been killed by lightning, the most recent in 2014 when a backpacker working on a farm at Bruce Rock died after she was struck by lightning. Workers are most at risk working out in the open, on the sea or other waterways or sheltering under trees or other structures...
Environmental factors
14 Dec 2016

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PLB policy - Refund of plumbers fees

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Building and Energy
Policies
16 Jul 2020

Decision Paper: Remote Aboriginal communities plumbing scheme 2020

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Building and Energy
Discussion paper
01 Jul 2020

Drainage plumbing diagrams FAQs

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Building and Energy
Guidance note
11 Jun 2020

Mentally healthy workplaces: Podcasts and videos

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The WorkSafe mental health and wellbeing inspectors have developed a series of resources on workplace mental health and wellbeing. The concepts presented may assist workplaces to discuss, consult,...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

Plumbers Technical Note - The Plumbing Code of Australia

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The National Construction Code (NCC) consists of three volumes. Volumes One and Two contain the technical requirements for the construction of all classes of buildings in Australia. Volume Three is...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
02 May 2023

COVID-19 coronavirus guide for workers: Looking after your mental health

While it is reasonable to be concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, there are a number of actions you can take to look after your mental health during this challenging time. Access...
WorkSafe
Information
16 Sep 2022

COVID-19 coronavirus guidance for PCBUs: Looking after worker mental health

It is reasonable for workers to experience increased worry, anxiety and stress about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Managing the risk to mental health during this time means workers will have...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

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

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Announcements

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@demirs.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

McGowan Government releases subbies report

The following statement was issued by Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations, on Tuesday 11 December 2018: John Fiocco's review of security of payment reform for WA subcontractors released Government will carefully consider all 44 recommendations The McGowan Government today released John Fiocco's final report on Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building and...
Building and Energy
Media release
11 Dec 2018

Changes to renewal reminder notices from January 2019

As of 1 January 2019, c ourtesy renewal reminder notices for licences, permits and registrations will only be sent electronically. The changes will apply to the following licensing authorities: Building Services Board Plumbers Licensing Board Director of Energy Safety For information on the renewal process and details on how to update your contact details, visit our Renewal reminder notices...
Building and Energy
Department News
05 Dec 2018

McGowan Government to expand Project Bank Accounts in 2019

Subcontractors in the building and construction industry will have increased payment protections for Government works projects under changes to be introduced in 2019. The McGowan Labor Government will significantly expand Project Bank Accounts (PBAs). This will come into effect from July 1, 2019. PBAs will apply to a wide range of Government projects where the total value of works exceeds $1.5...
Building and Energy
Media release
04 Dec 2018

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