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In 2018 Building and Energy commenced a significant regulatory review in response to recommendations made in a report tabled in 2017 in Parliament by the Ombudsman WA – Investigation into ways to...
Building and Energy
Consultations / public comment
14 Aug 2024
This document aims to assist people designated or planning to be designated as an inspector (gas). It provides information on the designation; the powers and limitations of an inspector (gas) under the Energy Coordination Act 1994; and the principles and practices that an inspector (gas) is expected to follow when carrying out their duties.
Building and Energy
Code of practice
14 Aug 2024
A guide for those entering into a contract for home building and associated works. When does the Home Building Contracts Act apply? The Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (the Act) regulates contracts...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
14 Aug 2024
How to restore your Restricted Electrical Licence (Disconnect/Reconnect) Expired up to two years To restore a restricted electrical licence (disconnect/reconnect) that has been expired up to two...
Building and Energy
Form – application
14 Aug 2024
Please note, Gasfitting supervision guidelines R123 is under review . A new version will be published shortly. This application form is suitable for a Western Australian indentured apprentice or a...
Building and Energy
Form – application
14 Aug 2024
Who can obtain a restricted plumbing permit? Only licensed electrical workers and licensed gas fitters are eligible to obtain a restricted plumbing permit. Applicants for a restricted plumbing permit...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
14 Aug 2024
These guidelines have been developed and issued by the Director of Energy Safety, Building and Energy Division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Guide / handbook
14 Aug 2024
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...
Building and Energy
Technical standards
14 Aug 2024
Reforms to the building approval process for single residential buildings in Western Australia – Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement seeks comment on three options for reforming the building...
Building and Energy
Consultations / public comment
14 Aug 2024
What is a provisional tradespersons's licence? A provisional tradesperson’s licence applies to plumbers who have obtained their qualifications and experience overseas and wish to migrate to Western...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
14 Aug 2024
Buidling and Energy has developed this Code of Practice for Persons working on or near energised electrical installations (the Code). The Code commences on the day the Electricity (Licensing)...
Building and Energy
Code of practice
14 Aug 2024
An overview of building disputes for the month of May 2024.
Building and Energy
Reports
01 Aug 2024
An overview of building disputes for the month of June 2024.
Building and Energy
Reports
01 Aug 2024
This fact sheet provides guidance on Lithium-ion batteries used in battery energy storage systems (BESS). Lithium-ion batteries are the predominant technology being utilised within BESS.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
26 Jul 2024
Rules for Pools and Spas is intended primarily for owners and occupiers as general guidance on the safety barrier requirements for swimming and spa pools in Western Australia. Rules for Pools and...
Building and Energy
Guide / handbook
24 Jul 2024
Building and Energy has an audit program to monitor whether registered building surveyors are complying with their registration requirements and if technical building surveying work is meeting the...
Building and Energy
Reports
24 Jul 2024
This document provides guidance to owners of existing private swimming and spa pools that are located in areas of the State that are excluded from certain safety barrier and inspection requirements.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
19 Jul 2024
This publication is a snapshot of Building and Energy's activity for 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
12 Jul 2024
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
09 Jul 2024
This fact sheet provides guidance for refrigeration and air-conditioning (R&AC) restricted electrical licence holders (REL). Installation, maintenance and repair of R&AC equipment forms an...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
04 Jul 2024
Use this form to apply in writing for mutual recognition of your licence if you are working as a builder, painter, building surveyor, or building engineer. If you have issues opening this form in...
Building and Energy
Form – application
04 Jul 2024
These fees are exclusive of GST and are applicable for 2024–25. Builders registration Building surveyors registration Electricians licensing Gas fitters licensing Painters registration Plumbers...
Building and Energy
Schedule
28 Jun 2024
The State Government is progressing initiatives to improve regulation around the short-term rental accommodation (STRA) sector, including the implementation of a register for STRA properties. These...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
27 Jun 2024
A complete list of building industry bulletins published for the building services and plumbing industries.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
26 Jun 2024
This fact sheet provides guidance about Western Australia’s smoke alarm laws requiring owners to have compliant smoke alarms in dwellings that are subject to transfer of ownership, rent or hire.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
26 Jun 2024

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