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Decision RIS Publication of the Decision Regulatory Impact Statement: Reforms to Plumbing Regulation in Western Australia (DRIS) on 27 November 2019 signals the completion of Building and Energy’s extensive review of Western Australia’s plumbing laws. The next stage in the reform process is the...
Responsibilities
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 contact

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 Building and Energy
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

Reporting minor plumbing work Reporting minor plumbing work completed on or after 1 January 2020 Drainage plumbing work notifications Drainage plumbing work notifications Drainage Plumbing Diagrams Information and search function for drainage plumbing diagrams Plumbing eNotice Information on using...
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

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

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Fees and payment options
27 May 2014

Events and seminars

Free 2020 NCC Seminar videos available Due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) was unable to deliver the 2020 National Construction Code (NCC) Seminars. Instead they have produced 12 videos which are focused on highlighting changes included in the...
Events and seminars
23 May 2014

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Publications

Plumbers Technical Note – Pressure Control Valves

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This technical note has been issued to provide technical information about pressure control valves in water services. The majority of these valves are used where the pressure supplied from the...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
25 Jun 2019

Plumbers Technical Note – Air admittance valves (AAV)

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This technical note has been developed as a guide to the Western Australian plumbing industry for the correct use and installation of air admittance valves (AAVs) for sanitary and drainage plumbing...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
25 Jun 2019

Stone benchtop fabrication and installation - Checklist

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The department has developed a checklist for employers and workers engaged in the fabrication and installation of stone benchtops. This checklist highlights safety issues with a focus on silica...
WorkSafe
Checklist
07 Feb 2020

Plumbers' Technical Note – Inspection shaft, gully and trap risers

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This technical note provides advice on the correct configuration of vertical risers used for inspection purposes as well as risers from gully and fixture traps. This is a requirement of the Plumbing...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
30 May 2019

Plumbers' Technical Note – Inspection openings for drainage

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This technical note has been issued to clarify the requirements for the installation of inspection openings on drainage plumbing systems in Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Technical standards
30 May 2019

Plumbers' Technical Note – Connection of condensate waste to sanitary plumbing and drainage systems

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This technical note provides clarification on the requirements for connecting condensate from refrigerated air conditioners, cabinets, sterilizers, autoclaves and similar appliances to sanitary or...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
30 May 2019

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 3500.2:2018...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
28 May 2019

Plumbers' Technical Note – Services to survey strata lots

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This technical note has been issued to advise the plumbing industry about the current situation when providing live or dormant water and sewerage connections to houses or buildings on survey strata...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
27 May 2019

Plumbers' Technical Note – Overflow relief gullies and reflux valves

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This technical note has been published to clarify the requirements for overflow relief gullies and that the installation of a reflux valve does not remove these requirements.
Building and Energy
Technical standards
20 May 2019

Plumbers Technical Note – Multi-unit developments

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Building and Energy
Technical standards
14 May 2019

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Announcements

Welcome to Building and Energy

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has now formally merged the operations of the former Building Commission and Energy Safety to form the new Building and Energy Division. Ken Bowron will lead the Building and Energy team. He holds the statutory positions of the Building Commissioner and the Director of Energy Safety. Building and Energy oversees the regulation of...
Building and Energy
Department News
30 Jan 2018

Question mark over builder’s status results in suspension

Building Commissioner Ken Bowron has suspended Choiceliving (WA) Pty Ltd’s (BC101237) building contractor registration due to concerns about the company’s financial status.
Building and Energy
Media release
25 Jan 2018

Fine puts Karrinyup plumber on notice

Karrinyup licensed plumbing contractor Joseph Travaglini (PL5037) has been fined $1,000 by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for failing to submit the notifications and certifications required for plumbing work.
Building and Energy
Media release
25 Jan 2018

$5,000 fine for false information

A Bennett Springs man who provided false and misleading information in an attempt to become a registered builder has been prosecuted by the Building Commissioner.
Building and Energy
Media release
02 Jan 2018

Opportunities to inform reforms are in the pipeline

A report released by ACIL Allen Consulting in February 2014 contained 51 recommendations broadly aimed at making Western Australia’s plumbing laws more modern and responsive to the changing needs of the industry.
Building and Energy
Department News
06 Dec 2017

Builder’s false information results in no registration and fine

A Maddington builder who provided incorrect and misleading information to become registered has been fined $5,000 and his request to cancel his registration has been accepted by the Building Services Board.
Building and Energy
Media release
05 Dec 2017

Thornlie plumber audited, fined $2,000

Thornlie licensed plumbing contractor Andrew William Jones (PL588) has been fined $2,000 by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for failing to submit the notifications and certifications required for plumbing work.
Building and Energy
Media release
20 Nov 2017

Padbury plumber fined for lack of lodgement

Padbury licensed plumbing contractor Lewis Leonard Darby (PL8389) has been fined $1,500 by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for failing to submit the notifications and certifications required for plumbing work.
Building and Energy
Media release
20 Nov 2017

Thornlie plumber fined $2,000

Thornlie licensed plumbing contractor Ryan James Crutchley (PL7798) has been fined $2,000 by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for failing to submit the notifications and certifications required for plumbing work.
Building and Energy
Media release
20 Nov 2017

Halls Head plumber failed to notify and certify work

Halls Head licensed plumbing contractor Ian Beckwith (PL6804) has been fined $3,000 by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for failing to submit the notifications and certifications required for plumbing work.
Building and Energy
Media release
20 Nov 2017

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