This bulletin provides a warning to builders about the risks associated with agreeing to allow another entity to carry out building work under their building contractor registration.
Building and Energy has announced preliminary findings from its investigation into water leaks in Perth homes from a particular brand of polybutylene pipe. The investigation focused on identifying...
Publication last updated August 2023 If Consumer Protection is unable to help you resolve your complaint, the State Administrative Tribunal may be able to assist you. Consumer Protection operates a...
Land valuers bulletins provide topical information and reminders for valuers. Bulletins published since April 2013: 2022 Issue 33 Issue 34 - Expanded qualifications for a licence (August 2023) Issue...
16 August 2023 Expanded qualifications for a licence The Land Valuers Licensing Regulations 1979 (WA) (the LVL Regulations) now include an expanded list of qualifications which can be used to obtain...
16 August 2023 New licence qualification A new qualification has been added to the Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979 (WA) for the grant of a Real Estate and Business Agent...
Installing solar photo-voltaic (solar PV), battery or wind turbine equipment is electrical installing work in most cases. The Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (ELR) defines electrical...
Summary of incident There have been multiple fatalities in separate incidents at Western Australian workplaces as a result of crush injuries from falling trailer ramps. The trailer ramps were...
A regulated person they can apply for an exemption from completing elective CPD activities on a pro-rata basis if they have completed: a module from the Diploma of Property Services (Agency...
A prospective resident for a retirement village must be given a disclosure statement and a notice of resident’s rights at least 10 working days before the person enters into a residence contract at...
This General Inspection (Snapshot) Report Nine (GIR9) was undertaken to assess how well the Management and Supervision Policy and Management and Supervision Questionnaire are working in practice. The objective of GIR9 was to assess whether claims being made by applicants could be supported by evidence to ensure the policy is an effective tool for assessing these important registration requirements.
This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . Topics in the guide include: Pay rates under WA awards and minimum rates Leave entitlements...
WorkSafe Mines Safety recognises that reporting an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment can be a confronting and traumatic experience. This guidance is designed to provide you with...
Bidet douche toilet seats and toilet pans with integral douche sprays are becoming more popular. This technical note clarifies the installation requirements and in particular the backflow protection provisions which have changed with the adoption of the Plumbing Code of Australia 2022.
Compliance with the WAER is mandatory under Regulation 49 of the Western Australian Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991. The WAER should be read with the Electricity Regulations 1947, Part VIII...
From 1 July 2024, new laws in Western Australia will require building engineers to be registered by the Building Services Board (the Board) to carry out, or contract with consumers to carry out,...
This industry bulletin is to remind builders that adequate arrangements are required to be in place to ensure the building service is managed and supervised in a proficient manner.
This application form is used to apply for a Class I gasfitting permit. The state’s obtaining a Class I gasfitting permit policy review is complete and the new requirements came into effect from 1...
This Industry Bulletin brings to the attention of builders the importance of: completing building work in accordance with the plans and specifications referenced on the relevant certificate of design compliance (the approved plans); properly consulting prior to proceeding with work which differs from the approved plans (changes); and consulting with the appropriate building professional when it appears the approval varies from the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Please use one of the online forms listed below to complete and print the form/s. If you are unable to use the online system then you can download and complete the pdf form on this page. Lodgement of...
Real estate agents and property managers must issue a bond receipt and keep records of bonds. Bond receipts and records Receipt: When a tenant pays a bond by electronic transfer, the agent must issue...