Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Builder

Publications

Industry Bulletin 122 - FPAA101D Automatic fire sprinkler system design and installation

This industry bulletin has been issued to provide information on new deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions for fire sprinkler systems. The DTS provisions have been included in the 2019 National...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

13 Sep 2019

Industry Bulletin 121 - Tie-down of timber framed sheet metal clad roofs to timber frame walls and beams

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This bulletin provides information to builders, building surveyors, structural engineers, truss manufacturers and others involved in the specification, design and installation of timber truss and...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

03 Sep 2019

(Archived) Review Process Summary – Develop Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia

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Public comment period has now closed regarding the regulations that will support the proposed Work Health and Safety Act for Western Australia (WHS Act (WA)). THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND...

WorkSafe

Information

27 May 2021

Reforms to the building approval process for single residential buildings in WA – CRIS

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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

04 Dec 2023

Compliance report: A summary of technical building inspections 2017–18

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Building and Energy

Reports

05 Aug 2019

Industry Bulletin 120 – Subfloor ventilation: suspended concrete slabs

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The purpose of this industry bulletin is to remind industry that ground moisture must be considered in the design and construction of suspended concrete slabs of a building, to ensure the performance...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

09 Jun 2020

Changes to the map of bush fire prone areas

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The McGowan Government has announced improvements to the bush fire policy framework including changes to the Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas for 19 inner metropolitan local governments (from Stirling to...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

31 Jul 2019

Progress payments and deposits in WA cabinet making industry – Consultation paper

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The purpose of this consultation paper is to obtain building industry and public comment on two options for change that have been identified. It is also an opportunity for stakeholders to put forward...

Building and Energy

Discussion paper

24 Jul 2019

Guide to Standards and Tolerances WA 2019

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Every year thousands of homes are constructed or renovated in Western Australia. While most building projects are completed successfully, occasionally there may be concerns or unmet expectations that...

Building and Energy

Guide / handbook

25 Nov 2019

Industry Bulletin 119 – Notice of completion: requirements and consequences

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This Industry Bulletin is intended to inform registered builders about the importance of giving a notice of completion (form BA7) to the permit authority within the prescribed period of time and to...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

12 Jul 2019

Announcements

WA Pool Spa Outdoor Living Expo 2018

With warmer weather on the way, West Australians are reminded that pools with water deeper than 30cm must have complying safety barriers to prevent child drownings. This was one of the key messages the Building and Energy division jointly shared with Consumer Protection at the bi-annual WA Pool Spa Outdoor Living Expo held on 8 and 9 September 2018 at the Claremont Showground. Our attendance at...

Building and Energy

Department News

28 Nov 2018

Updated penalty for surveyor over pool barrier certification – John Phillip Greenwood and Western Australia Building Certifiers and Assessors

A building surveying company and its director have been fined a total of $7,500 by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) after certifying plans that resulted in a non-complying swimming pool barrier at a home in Iluka. Western Australia Building Certifiers and Assessors Pty Ltd (WABCA), a registered building surveying contractor (BSC226) based in East Victoria Park, and its sole director, John...

Building and Energy

Media release

27 Nov 2018

An update on technical audits of ongoing building construction

Building and Energy’s Audit Branch carry out technical inspections of ongoing building work to check how building standards are being applied. To date the majority of inspections have been on class 1a buildings (houses). In addition to the current audit activities Building Energy will focus audits and inspections on the following building work: wet area waterproofing in all classifications; and...

Building and Energy

Department News

26 Nov 2018

$9,000 fine for multiple building offences – Phillip Davies-Morgan of MDM Industries, trading as Perth Ceiling Fixers

A Mount Lawley tradesman must pay almost $10,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to nine charges brought by the Building Commissioner in relation to projects at three Perth properties. Phillip Davies-Morgan , of MDM Industries Pty Ltd , trading as Perth Ceiling Fixers , provided renovation work at homes in South Lake, Dianella and Morley in 2015 and 2016. At a hearing last month, Perth...

Building and Energy

Media release

21 Nov 2018

Albany builder cautioned over roof requirements – Ryde Building Company Pty Ltd and Luke Harris

The Building Services Board has formally cautioned an Albany building company and a supervisor after the roof of a home under construction did not comply with applicable building codes and standards. The Board found that Ryde Building Company Pty Ltd (BC10056) and the project’s nominated supervisor, Luke Harris (BP14503), both failed in their respective obligations to properly manage and...

Building and Energy

Media release

19 Nov 2018

Office hours – December and January

Our offices will be closed from Monday 24 December 2018 to Wednesday 2 January 2019 . Normal services will return on Thursday 3 January 2019 . For urgent enquiries please visit the contact us page . You can still renew your licence on our website at any time.

Building and Energy / Consumer Protection / Labour Relations / WorkSafe / Corporate

Department News

15 Nov 2018

Bathroom business faces fines – WA Bathrooms and Tiling Pty Ltd, trading as WA Bathrooms

A Perth bathroom renovation company and two of its officers have been fined $5,000 under WA’s building laws in relation to work at homes in Kalamunda and Gwelup. WA Bathrooms and Tiling Pty Ltd (trading as WA Bathrooms ), formerly based in Osborne Park, was convicted in Perth Magistrates Court last month of four charges brought by the Building Commissioner. The company’s director and general...

Building and Energy

Media release

05 Nov 2018

DMIRS Annual Report released online

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s inaugural Annual Report, tabled in Parliament on 19 September 2018, is now available on the website . The 2017-18 report highlights the department’s key achievements and financial performance for the last financial year and showcases what we do for the community of Western Australia. The report also includes independently audited reports...

Corporate

Department News

25 Oct 2018

Plumber in hot water over incomplete work – Joshua Andrew O’Neill (PL7643)

A Perth plumber has been fined $1,000 by the Plumbers Licensing Board for failing to comply with a rectification notice about drainage and infrastructure issues at a Belmont development. Joshua Andrew O’Neill (PL7643) was subcontracted to provide plumbing and gas services during construction of the seven-unit complex in 2016 and 2017. Occupants later discovered that the property’s main drain had...

Building and Energy

Media release

23 Oct 2018

Penalty for supervisor after ‘unacceptable’ building defects raise fire risk – Rodney Obeid (BP14339)

West Perth building practitioner Rodney Obeid (BP14339) has been fined $5,000 by the Building Services Board for failing to properly manage and supervise work at an $11 million East Perth apartment development. Mr Obeid was the nominated supervisor for Nazero Constructions WA, which provided a notice of completion to the City of Perth for the six-storey property in June 2015. After carrying out a...

Building and Energy

Media release

22 Oct 2018

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Industry Bulletin 122 - FPAA101D Automatic fire sprinkler system design and installation

Industry Bulletin 121 - Tie-down of timber framed sheet metal clad roofs to timber frame walls and beams

(Archived) Review Process Summary – Develop Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia

Reforms to the building approval process for single residential buildings in WA – CRIS

Compliance report: A summary of technical building inspections 2017–18

Industry Bulletin 120 – Subfloor ventilation: suspended concrete slabs

Changes to the map of bush fire prone areas

Progress payments and deposits in WA cabinet making industry – Consultation paper

Guide to Standards and Tolerances WA 2019

Industry Bulletin 119 – Notice of completion: requirements and consequences

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WA Pool Spa Outdoor Living Expo 2018

Updated penalty for surveyor over pool barrier certification – John Phillip Greenwood and Western Australia Building Certifiers and Assessors

An update on technical audits of ongoing building construction

$9,000 fine for multiple building offences – Phillip Davies-Morgan of MDM Industries, trading as Perth Ceiling Fixers

Albany builder cautioned over roof requirements – Ryde Building Company Pty Ltd and Luke Harris

Office hours – December and January

Bathroom business faces fines – WA Bathrooms and Tiling Pty Ltd, trading as WA Bathrooms

DMIRS Annual Report released online

Plumber in hot water over incomplete work – Joshua Andrew O’Neill (PL7643)

Penalty for supervisor after ‘unacceptable’ building defects raise fire risk – Rodney Obeid (BP14339)

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