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Multi-entry certificates

Please note: The reporting requirements are changing for all minor plumbing work completed on or after 1 January 2020. Please see the Reporting minor plumbing work performed on or after 1 January 2020 webpage for further information...
Certificates and diagrams
29 Apr 2014

Certificate of compliance

When to lodge a certificate of compliance When major plumbing work is completed, the licensed plumbing contractor who lodged the notice of intention for the work must submit a certificate of compliance within five working days of completing the work. A certificate of compliance can only be lodged...
Certificates and diagrams
29 Apr 2014

National licensing (NOLs) in Western Australia review 2013

National licensing (NOLs) in Western Australia On 13 December 2013 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) decided not to proceed with national occupational licensing. Status: Closed 30 September 2013 Information session A public information session on the current status of the national...
Consultations
04 Mar 2014

Construction induction training - Guidance on inclusions and exclusions

The table below provides information on when Construction Training Induction Card is required (Based on draft National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work) Guidance on inclusions and exclusions Safety awareness training required Safety awareness training may not be...
Construction Industry Training Card
03 Mar 2014

What is Construction Induction Training

Information on the requirements for induction training in the construction industry
Construction Industry Training Card
03 Mar 2014

Consumer guarantee – reasonable time

Reasonable time, if no time set A contract or agreement for the supply of services usually states when the services will be provided and the date they will be completed. If not, you automatically guarantee to supply the service within a reasonable time. What is ’reasonable’ will depend on the...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Consumer guarantee – services will be fit for purpose

Services must achieve the consumer’s stated purpose You guarantee your services will be reasonably fit for any purpose specified by the consumer and that any products resulting from the services are also fit for that purpose. Example: A consumer asks for a key to be cut to fit his door and shows...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Consumer guarantee – due care and skill

What services are covered by the consumer guarantees? Services that you provide in the course of your business or professional activity, including not-for-profit services, that: cost up to $40,000 (or any other amount set by the Australian Consumer Law in future), regardless of purpose or use; cost...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Consumer guarantees – business rights and responsibilities

Whether you have to provide a refund, repair, replacement or compensation to a consumer for problems with goods or services depends on whether you have met consumer guarantees set by Australian law. You are responsible for understanding your legal obligations. Australia’s consumer protection...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Plumbing contractor's licence

Regulations made under the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 set out the licensing requirements for a plumbing contractor’s licence. Who needs a plumbing contractor’s licence Anyone for intends to undertake plumbing work must first hold a licence to carry out that work. A plumbing contractor is...
Initial grant of licence
21 Feb 2014

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Publications

Safety alert 04/2018 - Worker fatally injured during maintenance to a rock drilling truck

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WorkSafe is investigating an incident with preliminary evidence indicating an employee, who was fatally injured, may have been struck in the head by a 48 inch pipe wrench spanner. The spanner was...
WorkSafe
Alert
31 May 2018

Industry Bulletin 100 – Emergency eye wash and shower equipment

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This industry bulletin is to inform the plumbing industry and relevant stakeholders about the certification of emergency eye wash and shower equipment installed in water supply plumbing systems in...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
24 May 2018

Drainage plumbing work notification

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Notification of drainage plumbing work completed form
Building and Energy
Form – notification
24 May 2018

Plumbers employee register

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Form to maintain employee and conractor details as per the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000
Building and Energy
Form – notification
31 May 2018

Lightning and outdoor work

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This fact sheet provides information about lightning and includes duties for employers of outdoor workers and precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths as a result of...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
18 May 2018

Drainage Plumbing Diagram approved form (A3 and A4)

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Licensed plumbing contractors are required to submit a drainage plumbing diagram when they are the responsible person for drainage plumbing work that involves the installation, alteration or...
Building and Energy
Form – notification
04 May 2018

Marsden Jabob's report – Economic analysis of proposed reforms to plumbing regulation in Western Australia

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Building and Energy
Reports
01 May 2018

Consultation response form May 2018

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Building and Energy
Form – notification
01 May 2018

Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement – Reform of Plumbing Regulation in Western Australia

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This Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement discusses options for the remaining ACIL Allen recommendations from the plumbing review. It has been prepared in accordance with the Government’s...
Building and Energy
Consultations / public comment
01 May 2018

Guidance note - Working in roof spaces

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New legislation will be coming into effect on 14 May 2018 which will require all workers performing work for reward at “domestic-type” premises, turn off all sources of electricity by opening the...
WorkSafe
Guidance note
05 Jul 2018

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Announcements

Reminder to real estate agents engaging painters and plumbers

The best way to ensure quality painting and plumbing work, and to make sure only ‘fit and proper’ persons are entering your client’s homes and places of business, is to engage appropriately registered and licensed tradespersons. Painters’ registration requirements Individuals, partnerships and companies that contract with others to provide painting services valued over $1,000 must be registered...
Building and Energy
Department News
01 Nov 2016

Savings from red tape reduction hit home

Western Australia's home building industry and new home owners are continuing to enjoy savings, as more outdated requirements are removed from the State's building regulations.
Building and Energy
Media release
13 Oct 2016

WA economy to benefit from online licensing

Online licensing to save time and money for businesses and tradespeople. Electronic lodgement of notices will reduce overheads for industry.
Building and Energy
Department News
12 Oct 2016

Construction Contracts Act amendments introduced

The Liberal National Government today introduced legislation into State Parliament to protect payments to subcontractors in the construction industry.
Building and Energy
Department News
22 Sep 2016

National energy efficiency initiative

The 2016-17 financial year sees the Australian Building Codes Board embarking on a significant suite of work relating to the advancement of the Energy Efficiency Provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC). These changes will be considered as part of NCC 2019.
Building and Energy
Department News
21 Sep 2016

Plumber failed to meet licensing obligations

Waterman’s Bay licensed plumbing tradesperson Gary Clayton Hummerston (TL11472) has been successfully prosecuted by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for failing to comply with a condition of his licence.
Building and Energy
Media release
14 Sep 2016

Interim report on PCH asbestos released

An interim report into the discovery of asbestos in the new Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) has found the procurement processes used by principal contractor John Holland Pty Ltd to be comprehensive and consistent with industry practice. However, industry and government must improve processes for detecting and preventing the presence of non-conforming and hazardous products in buildings. Released...
Building and Energy / Corporate
Media release
13 Sep 2016

Decision paper: Emergency plumbing repairs for remote Aboriginal communities

The Building Commission has released a decision paper on reforms that will allow a specified range of basic emergency plumbing repairs to be carried out by trained Environmental Health Workers in 205 of Western Australia’s remote Aboriginal communities.
Building and Energy
Department News
17 Aug 2016

Unlicensed plumber prosecuted, public warned

Kinross man Hajir Mobin trading as Danny’s Plumbing and Gas Services, whose conduct has been the subject of several public warnings and prosecution action by the Department of Commerce, has been prosecuted by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for carrying out unauthorised plumbing work.
Building and Energy
Media release
25 Jul 2016

Auditor General’s report: Regulation of builders and building surveyors

A report by Auditor General Colin Murphy has assessed how well the Building Commission regulates Western Australia’s residential building industry.
Building and Energy
Department News
24 Jun 2016

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