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Legislative framework – Building services and plumbing

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Building regulation Through a range of regulation reforms, Building and Energy has delivered the most significant transformation of Western Australian building laws in over 50 years. Architects Act 2004 The Architects Act 2004 provides for the effective registration of architects in WA. It...
Legislation administered
06 Jan 2014

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Publications

Building Commission Industry bulletin 49 - Connection of roof battens

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Building and Energy
Bulletin
12 Dec 2014

Upgrade a Class G Permit to include servicing

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This application form is suitable for a person who wishes to upgrade an Installing NG and LPG permit to include as servicing, or to upgrade a Gas Servicing Only permit to include installing NG and...
Building and Energy
Form – application
24 Nov 2022

LP Gas cylinders and test stations

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Important points about LP Gas cylinders, and a list of Standards Australia certified gas cylinder test stations in Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Information
19 Jul 2019

Guidelines for the inclusion of licence numbers on advertising as an electrical contractor

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General It is a requirement of Regulation 45(1) of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 that an electrical contractor shall ensure that his/her electrical contractor’s licence number appears...
Building and Energy
Information
19 Jul 2019

Building and Energy fee schedules (downloads)

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These fees are exclusive of GST and are applicable for 2023–24. Builders registration Building surveyors registration Electricians licensing Gas fitters licensing Painters registration Plumbers...
Building and Energy
Schedule
30 Jun 2023

Wood Pole Order

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Wood Pole Order 01-2009 issued to Western Power under Section 18B of the Energy Coordination Act 1994.
Reports
12 Jun 2014

Advisory Note 010 – Quality of insulation products

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Building Commission Advisory Notes are published to provide technical and regulatory information for the building industry of Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Advisory note
20 May 2014

Archive – Building Commission advisory notes

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A complete list of Building Commission Advisory Notes. Building Commission Advisory Notes are published to provide technical and regulatory information for the building industry of Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Advisory note
07 Nov 2018

Industry Bulletin 041 – No interconnection of smoke alarms required in existing dwellings built before 1 May 2015

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Building Commission Industry Bulletins are published to provide regular updates on legislative requirements for the building industry of Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
20 May 2014

Industry Bulletin 040 – Interconnection of smoke alarms – for construction of new dwellings only

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Building Commission Industry Bulletins are published to provide regular updates on legislative requirements for the building industry of Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
20 May 2014

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Announcements

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

Audit update 1: Yuanda building products

A WA Building Commission update on its audit of Yuanda building products.
Building and Energy
Department News
01 Aug 2016

Changes to Building Services Board’s building practitioner exams

The Building Services Board (BSB) has refreshed its builder examinations to align with current legislation and building practices.
Building and Energy
Department News
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

Building Rules Advisory Committee – Expressions of interest & discussion paper

The Building Commission is currently considering the creation of a technical advisory committee for the purpose of considering and providing advice on technical building matters and queries regarding the requirements of building legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA), and related Australian Standards. The committee will be named the Building Rules Advisory Committee (BRAC). The...
Building and Energy
Department News
21 Jun 2016

World Plumbing Day, Friday 11 March 2016

World Plumbing Day is an international event that was launched seven years ago by the World Plumbing Council, and is now held every year on 11 March. On this day, government, industry and the community come together to celebrate all things plumbing, and recognise the important role plumbers play in protecting public health and safety, as well as the environment. Plumbing is vital to global health...
Building and Energy
Department News
08 Mar 2016

Bushfire reform aims to save lives

The State Government has announced reforms for building in bushfire-prone areas of Western Australia. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has prepared a map which identifies the bushfire-prone areas across the State. A bushfire hazard assessment will be required for new homes in areas identified as bushfire-prone on the map. The assessment will determine the level of construction...
Building and Energy
Department News
07 Dec 2015

Commissioner's Blog: Renovation risks

With Acting Consumer Protection Commissioner Gary Newcombe Are you planning home improvements? Perhaps a TV show like ‘The Block’ has inspired you to renovate. Consumer Protection has some important recommendations for you to consider before you hire tradespeople to carry out jobs at your property. Our top tip is NOT to pay large amounts of money for nothing in return. Recently we have issued...
Consumer Protection
Department News
27 Nov 2015

AS/NZS 5601 amendments available for comment

The AS/NZS 5601 drafts for comment have been released. The following draft amendments are available to download from the Standards Australia website : DR AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 Amd 2:2015 Gas Installations - General installations; and DR AS/NZS 5601.2:2013 Amd 1:2015 Gas Installations - LP Gas installations in caravans. The public comment period closes on 19 October 2015. Comments can be submitted...
Building and Energy
Department News
18 Aug 2015

Commissioner's Blog - Too much trust can mean tradie trouble

With Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection, David Hillyard Paying large amounts of money up front for nothing in return or hiring a tradesperson without a recommendation, or without seeing references or sighting previous good work are some of the mistakes Western Australians regularly make when having work carried out on their homes. In the last few months we have issued new warnings about...
Consumer Protection
Department News
26 Jun 2015

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