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

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

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...

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

Reporting requirements for adjudicators and review adjudicators

Registration as an adjudicator entitles an individual to make determinations on adjudication applications. Adjudicators have various reporting obligations under Part 3, Division 3, sections 32(4), 32(6) and 38(4)(c) of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 and...

Adjudicators and review adjudicators

27 Jun 2022

Publications

Industry Bulletin 153 – Management and Supervision

READ

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.

Building and Energy

Bulletin

28 Jul 2023

Building engineers registration

READ

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,...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

28 Jul 2023

Building disputes monthly report – June 2023

READ

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

Building and Energy

Reports

24 Jul 2023

Industry Bulletin 154 – Building to the approved plans

READ

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).

Building and Energy

Bulletin

21 Jul 2023

Application to add a class to a high risk work licence

READ

Use this application form to apply for one or more classes of high risk work to be added to your existing WA licence.

WorkSafe

Form – application

23 May 2024

Industry Bulletin 152 – Duration of building permits

READ

This industry bulletin is intended to highlight the process of extending the duration of a building permit

Building and Energy

Bulletin

28 Jun 2023

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

Announcements

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

Court case sheds light on building laws – Armand Bato Javellana, trading as Aussie Sheds Albany

$10,000 fine for excessive deposits and lack of builder’s registration Shed supply and installation contracts at three Great Southern properties Mr Javellana became bankrupt shortly after a 2020 consumer warning WA’s building regulator has taken action against a now-bankrupt Albany shed installer who was previously the subject of a consumer warning. Building and Energy prosecuted Armand Bato...

Building and Energy

Media release

23 Feb 2023

Commerce Minister media statement – Building on payment protections for subcontractors

Media statement from Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC, Minister for Commerce Latest stage of security of payment reforms to protect building and construction subcontractors now in effect McGowan Government retention trust scheme election commitment delivered Increased powers to ensure good commercial behaviour in the building sector The McGowan Government has further improved payment protections for...

Building and Energy

Media release

01 Feb 2023

Important changes to registration requirements from 1 February 2023

On 1 February 2023, changes to the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 enhance the powers of the Building Service Board to manage the commercial conduct and behaviour of registered building service providers. These changes relate to the following events that occur on or after this date. What are the changes? 1. Unpaid building service debts Individuals, partnerships and companies who have...

Building and Energy

Department News

30 Jan 2023

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