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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.
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 Bulletin, 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
  Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.
- Public sector
  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?
- Report or enquire about workplace incidents
  Find out how to report an incident 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

Publications

Plumbers' technical note – Drainage audit requirements

This technical note has been issued to inform the Western Australian plumbing industry of processes and requirements for the testing of drainage plumbing work.

Building Commission

Technical standards

22 May 2014

Plumbers' technical note – Braided flexible hoses

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The purpose of this technical note is to assist the plumbing industry to comply with the prescribed plumbing standards and manufacturer’s installation instructions when installing braided flexible...

Building Commission

Technical standards

22 May 2014

Plumbers' technical note – The WaterMark Certification Scheme

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The purpose of this technical note is to provide advice to the plumbing industry and stakeholders on the compliance requirements, functions and benefits of the national certification scheme for...

Building Commission

Technical standards

22 May 2014

Certificate order form

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Notice of intention/certificate of compliance and multi-entry certificate order form.

Building Commission

Form – notification

01 Jul 2015

National Occupational Licensing Law Bill Exposure Draft

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National Occupational Licensing Law Bill Exposure Draft Explanatory Paper

Consumer Protection

Policies

30 May 2014

Obligations for licensed plumbing contractors

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The Plumbers Licensing Board through the Building Commission is responsible for licensing and regulating plumbing work across Western Australia. The Board authorises licensed plumbing contractors to...

Building Commission

Fact sheet

25 Oct 2016

Investigation Report - Slips, trips and falls

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This document was developed to assist in the investigation of slips, trip and falls in the workplace.

WorkSafe

Checklist

22 May 2014

Industry checklist - noise in construction

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This checklist has been developed to address the issue of noise in the construction industry and provides information on how to best manage risks to minimise workplace injuries .

WorkSafe

Checklist

22 May 2014

Checklist for working at height

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This checklist has been developed to assist you in identifying risks associated with working at height .

WorkSafe

Checklist

18 Feb 2015

Checklist for evacuation

READ

WorkSafe has produced this checklist to assist you in inspecting your workplace in regards to evacuation and first aid. Although the checklists do not cover all the requirements under workplace safety and health laws, they will give you a better idea of whether your workplace meets basic standards of safety. They will also assist in laying the foundation for a safety and health management system at your workplace.

WorkSafe

Checklist

22 May 2014

Announcements

Better compliance audits in 2014

The Building Commission will introduce a number of enhancements to its existing compliance program in 2014, aimed at ensuring performance standards are being met and the licensing system works as intended. Many licensed plumbing contractors will have experienced a ‘compliance check’ from one of the Building Commission’s plumbing inspectors and in 2014, a compliance check of a contractor’s records...

Building Commission

Department News

28 Nov 2013

New water services laws

New water laws, which look to transform the provision of water, sewerage, irrigation and drainage services in Western Australia, came into effect on Tuesday, 19 November 2013. While the new legislation, the Water Services Act 2012 and the Water Services Regulations 2013 (the Water Laws), specifically relates to water services providers, there are a number of amendments for those working in the...

Building Commission

Department News

29 Nov 2013

Building the industry

The Building Commission recently brought together stakeholders from across the building and plumbing industries to look back at its past achievements and hear about its future directions. The Building the Industry 2013 presentation and sundowner was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 6 December 2013 and acted as the industry launch for the Commission’s Strategic Plan 2013-2016...

Building Commission

Department News

12 Dec 2013

Report on plumbing review released

In June 2013, the State Government announced that an independent review of Western Australia’s plumbing regulations would be undertaken by ACIL Allen Consulting. The consultant’s final report , which was informed through consultation with the WA plumbing industry, is now available.

Building Commission

Department News

13 Feb 2014

Celebrate World Plumbing Day, Tuesday 11 March

Tuesday 11 March is World Plumbing Day! Initiated by the World Plumbing Council and celebrated annually, this international event raises awareness of the important role of the plumbing industry in protecting public health and safety, and the environment. The availability of clean drinking water and basic sanitation is something that affects us all, and our Australian lifestyles would be very...

Building Commission

Department News

11 Mar 2014

Submissions on alternative plumbing solutions are in

A summary of submissions received on the discussion paper ‘Alternative Plumbing Solutions in Western Australia’ is now available for viewing.

Building Commission

Department News

13 Mar 2014

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Plumbers' technical note – The WaterMark Certification Scheme

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National Occupational Licensing Law Bill Exposure Draft

Obligations for licensed plumbing contractors

Investigation Report - Slips, trips and falls

Industry checklist - noise in construction

Checklist for working at height

Checklist for evacuation

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Better compliance audits in 2014

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