Director of Energy Safety and Building Commissioner
Responsibilities:
- building services providers (builders, building surveyors, building engineers and painters) and plumbers;
- electricity production, transmission, distribution and utilisation (consumers' installations and appliances); and
- gas distribution and production plants connected to gas distribution systems and gas utilisation (consumers' installations and appliances).
Principal functions:
- regulation;
- enforcement, audit and inspection;
- setting, monitoring and enforcing safety standards;
- investigating accidents and consumer related complaints;
- providing information and advice for industry and consumers;
- management of the Home Indemnity Insurance Scheme.
Boards
Building and Energy services and provides support for:
- Electrical Licensing Board
- Plumbers Licensing Board
- Building Services Board
View their functions, members and policies at the link below.
Announcements
Gas safety reminder ahead of new signage rules
WA’s energy safety regulator is introducing new signage and labelling requirements to help consumers choose the correct type of LP gas cylinder for a safe connection to barbecues and other appliances.
Retailers in hot water over dangerous electrical appliances
WA’s energy safety regulator is urging consumers, retailers and importers to ensure household electrical equipment is approved for sale in Australia after uncovering businesses selling unsafe and illegal appliances.
Regulator’s deep dive into overdue pool barrier checks
A review by Building and Energy has revealed that most WA local governments are up to date with inspections of private pool safety barriers, but improvement is still needed to help young children stay safe around swimming pools.
