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Quarterly plumbing compliance reports

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Building Commission
Reports
17 Feb 2017

Compliance investigations – Plumbers 2014

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Building Commission
Reports
03 Mar 2015

Compliance audit summary – Plumbers 2014

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Building Commission
Reports
07 Apr 2015

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 52 - Separation of common services

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The purpose of this industry bulletin is to remind building practitioners of their responsibilities to comply with minimum separation distances specified in the relevant Australian Standards when installing multiple services such as water, gas and electrical services in close proximity to each other.
Building Commission
Bulletin
09 Feb 2015

Form 106 – Restricted plumbing permit application form

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Building Commission
Form – application
01 Jul 2015

Form 103 – Tradesperson's (drainage plumbing) licence

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Building Commission
Form – application
01 Jul 2015

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

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This technical note has been produced to provide clarification on the options when connecting condensate from refrigerated air conditioners, refrigerated cabinets, sterilizers, autoclaves and similar...
Building Commission
Technical standards
24 Oct 2016

Plumbers Technical Note – Above-ground pipework using drainage principles

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This technical note has been issued to clarify the requirements when installing sanitary systems with elevated pipework using drainage principles. AS/NZS 3500.2003, Part 2 Sanitary plumbing and...
Building Commission
Technical standards
24 Oct 2016

Building Commission credit card slip

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Building Commission
Form – application
14 Nov 2014

Building Commission Industry bulletin 046 – Changes to plumbers licence renewal processes

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Building Commission
Bulletin
27 Aug 2014

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Announcements

ABCB opportunity to comment – regulation reduction

Please be advised that the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is currently undertaking a project to reduce the level of regulation in the National Construction Code (NCC). The ABCB has released a survey to seek stakeholder feedback on potentially redundant or unnecessary NCC provisions. The survey closes on 12 December 2014 and is available by clicking the link below. Complete the Regulation...
Building Commission
Alert
30 Oct 2014

Have your say on Construction Contracts Act

You are invited to have your say on the operation and effectiveness of a key piece of legislation that supports security of payment in Western Australia’s building and construction industry.
Building Commission
Media release
03 Oct 2014

Consumer Protection on the move

After fifteen years being based at the Forrest Centre on St Georges Terrace in Perth, Consumer Protection has moved to a new CBD location. The main location is Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street Perth with front counter services available on Level 2. The move is in line with the state government's plan to consolidate existing office space for the public service. Consumer Protection’s...
Consumer Protection
Media release
30 Sep 2014

Dangerous solar water heater installations made safe

An operation by Building Commission inspectors has resulted in the rectification of 43 dangerous solar water heater installations.
Building Commission
Department News
15 Sep 2014

Benefits flow from new plumbing audits

In February 2014, the Plumbers Licensing Board (the Board), via the Building Commission, introduced a new audit process to complement its previous compliance monitoring activities.
Building Commission
Department News
12 Sep 2014

Investigations into outstanding notices, fees and certificates

The Building Commission on behalf of the Plumbers Licensing Board (the Board) recently undertook an investigation into compliance with the self-certification of plumbing work.
Building Commission
Department News
12 Sep 2014

Position paper – Adoption of the PCA: Administration of alternative solutions

On 19 June 2013, the Hon Michael Mischin MLC, Minister for Commerce, announced an independent review of Western Australia’s plumbing regulation, to be conducted by ACIL Allen Consulting (ACIL Allen). The review examined the effectiveness of the current plumbing laws and made a number of recommendations for change aimed at putting in place a more modern and flexible regulatory framework for...
Building Commission
Department News
10 Sep 2014

Regulation Impact Statement – Harmonised Work Health and Safety Laws

WorkSafe engaged Marsden Jacob Associates, an independent consulting firm, to undertake a Western Australian specific RIS process on the model WHS Regulations. The outcome of that process was the preparation of a WA RIS. This report and associated supporting documents are available on the WorkSafe website. More information
WorkSafe
Department News
13 Aug 2014

Work Health and Safety legislation

On 12 August 2014, the Minister for Commerce, Hon Michael Mischin MLC announced that a Western Australian version of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) bill would be introduced shortly into State Parliament. This will be in the form of a green bill, which will be released for a consultation period of three months. More information
WorkSafe
Department News
13 Aug 2014

The Building Commission is moving!

The Building Commission Division of the Department of Commerce will be located at the Mason Bird Building in Cannington from 25 August 2014. We will be joining EnergySafety and WorkSafe at the Cannington building and are looking forward to providing you with a convenient and accessible ‘one stop’ location for a wide range of services. Limited services available on 22 and 25 August While the...
Building Commission
Department News
21 Aug 2014

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