WA polybutylene plumbing failures
This information is for owners of WA homes with Typlex Pro-fit polybutylene plumbing pipes. A number of Western Australian homes fitted with Pro-fit Typlex...
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Announcements & Publications
Commerce Minister statement – Industry response goes live...
Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Participating builders can now access funds to rectify homes affected by leaking Typlex 1050 pipes...
Regulator’s deep dive into overdue pool barrier checks
Building and Energy monitors local governments’ private pool barrier inspections Lowest percentage of overdue inspections since reporting began Almost half...
Progress Report - Local Government periodic inspections...
This Report is the sixth annual report on the progress of local governments’ pool inspection programs and is in response to recommendation 7 of the Ombudsman...
No glossing over as painter faces court – Simon Craig...
WA’s building regulator is reminding service providers and consumers to ensure contracts are signed and registrations are up to date after a Perth painter...
$35,000 in fines after electrical error puts elderly...
An elderly Gosnells couple were put at risk of electric shock after an electrician’s wiring error left their home live with dangerous voltages for a week,...
ELB Policy – Fit and proper assessment criteria for the...
The Electrical Licensing Board (the Board) has adopted a new 'Fit and proper person assessment criteria for the issue of licences and permits' policy, which...
$24,000 penalty for electrical offences – Buchanan...
A Perth electrician and his company have been ordered to pay more than $24,000 in fines and costs for testing and notification offences after a switchboard...
Building Services (Registration) Amendment Regulations...
The Building Services (Registration) Amendment Regulations 2024 (Amendment Regulations) were published on 18 September 2024 on the WA legislation website and...
New CPR training requirements for licensed electricians
The Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 were amended on 17 October 2024 to establish ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training requirements...
Commerce Minister statement – Agreement delivers clear...
Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Nicheliving to lose building contractor registration, with directors barred from seeking re-registration...
Campaign targets purchase of safe electrical appliances
WA’s energy safety regulator, Building and Energy, has launched a new campaign encouraging consumers to check for a safety and compliance symbol when buying...
