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
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- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Builder

Topics

eNotice Guide for Authorised Nominating Authorities

There are various reporting obligations under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 and the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Regulations 2022 for authorised nominating authorities, adjudicators and review adjudicators. The administration of...

eNotice

13 Sep 2022

Guidelines for the safety of buildings near network operator assets

The Guidelines for the safety of buildings near network operator assets are issued under Section 33AA of the Electricity Act 1945 . The risks and potential consequences of an electrical incident involving building encroachments too near network operator assets are significant, especially for high...

Information for industry

18 Aug 2022

Building service providers – changes and new obligations

From 1 February 2023, changes to the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 as made by the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 came into effect. The changes include new powers of the Building Services Board (the Board) to manage the commercial conduct and behaviour...

Your obligations and rights

02 Aug 2022

Video – Building supply chain delays

WATCH

Building or renovating a home can be an exciting and rewarding time. However, you need to be aware that the construction industry in WA, like elsewhere in Australia, is experiencing major shortages of materials and skilled workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions to global trade. This...

Building a home in challenging times

22 Jul 2022

What is a notifiable incident?

A 'notifiable incident' means: the death of a person; or a serious injury or illness of a person; or a dangerous incident . Need to report a notifiable incident? Preserve the site and contact WorkSafe immediately . The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 introduced the term ‘person conducting a...

Report an incident

01 Jul 2022

What is a dangerous incident?

If a ‘dangerous incident’ arises through the conduct of a business or undertaking the regulator must be notified immediately. Where the dangerous incident is currently life-threatening, the PCBU should ensure the regulator is notified by calling 1800 678 198 (24 hours). Where the dangerous incident...

Report an incident

29 Jun 2022

Code of practice and Practice notes for adjudicators and review adjudicators

As a condition of registration, adjudicators and review adjudicators must adhere to not only the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) and regulations, they are also required to adhere to the Code of Practice for adjudicators and review adjudicators and any practice...

Adjudicators and review adjudicators

27 Jun 2022

Code of practice and Practice notes for authorised nominating authorities

As a condition of authorisation, Authorised Nominating Authorities must adhere to not only the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) and regulations, ANAs are also required to adhere to the Code of Practice and Building Commissioner practice notes to ensure they...

Authorised nominating authorities

27 Jun 2022

Reporting requirements for authorised nominating authorities

Authorised nominating authorities

27 Jun 2022

Becoming an authorised nominating authority

The Building Commissioner grants authorisations to persons to be nominating authority (or an ANA). ANAs perform a vital role in relation to the security of payment laws under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) (the Act). An application for authorisation as a...

Authorised nominating authorities

27 Jun 2022

Publications

Industry Bulletin 151 – Tie-downs and connections in timber framed walls

READ

This bulletin provides information for those involved in the design, certification and installation of timber framed walls, including builders, building surveyors, structural engineers and suppliers.

Building and Energy

Bulletin

26 Jun 2023

Building disputes monthly report – May 2023

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of May 2023.

Building and Energy

Reports

16 Jun 2023

Registered training organisations lodging high risk work licence applications: Information sheet

READ

This information sheet is provided for registered training organisations submitting high risk work licences (HRWL) on behalf of students.

WorkSafe

Fact sheet

02 Aug 2023

Building disputes monthly report – April 2023

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of April 2023.

Building and Energy

Reports

25 May 2023

Industry Bulletin 150 – Barrier design and installation: understanding your responsibilities

READ

This industry bulletin provides an overview of information required for the design and construction of barriers to prevent falls (often referred to as balustrades) and to highlight the...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

10 May 2023

General Inspection (Investigation) Report Eight – Barriers (balustrades)

READ

This report, General Inspection (Investigation) Report Eight (GIR8) details the findings of Building and Energy’s investigation into how building standards are applied from the approval process,...

Building and Energy

Reports

10 May 2023

Building disputes monthly report – March 2023

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of March 2023.

Building and Energy

Reports

20 Apr 2023

Licensing application payment form

READ

If you are submitting your licence application by post or in person, and are making payment by credit card, you must complete this application form and attach it to your application. Applications...

WorkSafe

Form – application

12 Jun 2023

Information for owners of new homes with polybutylene plumbing pipes

READ

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...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

16 Aug 2023

Building disputes monthly report – February 2023

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of February.

Building and Energy

Reports

14 Mar 2023

Announcements

Consumers fight back against Albany shed seller and win (Aussie Sheds Albany / Armand Javellana)

Aussie Sheds Albany owner found guilty of breaching ACL $158,853 worth of deposits paid for incomplete shed and patio works 11 consumers to receive full compensation An Albany shed seller who took large deposits from consumers between January 2020 and 25 July 2020 and failed to deliver goods and services in a reasonable timeframe has been found guilty of breaching the Australian Consumer Law (ACL...

Consumer Protection

Media release

21 Jun 2023

Amendment Regulations – You said, we did

The Commerce Regulations Amendment (Building Services) Regulations 2023 (Amendment Regulations), to introduce registration for building engineers in WA, were released for public consultation from 17 August to 24 October 2022. Building and Energy received 17 submissions on this draft.

Building and Energy

Department News

19 Jun 2023

Building regulator warning about builder’s financial status – Modco Residential Pty Ltd

Building and Energy has issued a warning to consumers, subcontractors and suppliers about the status of registered building contractor Modco Residential Pty Ltd (BC103549). Building and Energy – WA’s building industry regulator – has received information from several owners, subcontractors and suppliers giving rise to concerns about the builder’s capacity to pay its debts as and when they fall...

Building and Energy

Media release

31 May 2023

Condition reports for strata buildings when using the dispute resolution process

Defects versus maintenance Building and Energy has observed a trend by strata companies regarding the inclusion of what is considered to be building maintenance items within a defect list, when making a complaint to the Building Commissioner. Background Under the revised Strata Titles Act 1985 , a formal 10-year plan (condition report) and a reserve fund have become a requirement for strata...

Building and Energy

Department News

05 May 2023

Caution for premature progress payments – Peter Robert Andrews

Progress payments sought when applicable building stages not complete Non-compliant contract variations to secure additional funds Caution issued by the Building Services Board Consumers are reminded that progress payments under home building work contracts should only be made for services or materials already provided. The advice follows a caution issued by the Building Services Board to Bunbury...

Building and Energy

Media release

03 May 2023

Update on pipe leaks in new homes

Building and Energy is investigating polybutylene pipe failures in some new homes Affected consumers should contact their builder in the first instance Pipe manufacturer, Iplex Australia, has announced interim remedy arrangements Western Australia’s building and plumbing regulator is investigating the cause of water leaks from burst polybutylene pipes, which have mostly occurred in homes built in...

Building and Energy

Media release

18 Apr 2023

Building surveyors fined for substandard work – Matthew James Deal and Inclusive Building Consultants Pty Ltd

Certificates failed to show compliance with applicable building standards Permit authorities misled when issuing related building and occupancy permits Education order and $15,000 in total fines after another $7,000 fine in 2018 Noranda-based building surveyors have been ordered to complete further study and pay $15,000 in fines due to errors and substandard work while certifying five buildings...

Building and Energy

Media release

05 Apr 2023

Reminder of smoke alarm rules ahead of April Fools

1 April has become a landmark date for checking smoke alarms Activate the test button and check the alarm is not more than 10 years old Useful information and fact sheets at Building and Energy’s website WA’s building and electrical safety regulator wants home owners to look up at their smoke alarms this April Fools’ Day, the landmark date for checking the life-saving devices. Building and Energy...

Building and Energy

Media release

30 Mar 2023

Driveway firm and director face 30 building charges – Antique Asset Pty Ltd and Sergio Demali

Around $50,000 in fines, compensation and costs for multiple building offences Defective, incomplete and incorrectly contracted concrete services in Scarborough, Caversham, Alkimos, Ellenbrook and Port Kennedy Previous warning issued by Building & Energy and Consumer Protection A Perth driveway company and its director have been ordered to pay almost $50,000 in fines, compensation and costs...

Building and Energy

Media release

27 Mar 2023

New video for home owners dealing with disputes

Building and Energy provides an avenue for resolving disputes relating to workmanship and contractual issues in connection with a regulated building service or home building work contract. These services are provided to parties as a low cost alternative to court proceedings. A new information video has been produced to provide detailed information on the process, including: important timeframes...

Building and Energy

Department News

03 Mar 2023

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