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Terms and Conditions

The use of eNotice is subject to a number of terms and conditions which must be acknowledged and accepted when registering. eNotice Terms and Conditions The terms and conditions can be viewed here Terms and Conditions
eNotice
31 May 2016

Obligations

The submission of Notices of Completion is a requirement of the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installation) Regulations 1999. Notices are required to be completed and forwarded to the relevant gas supplier for all fixed installations. The Notice of Completion may be sent to Building...
eNotice
31 May 2016

What is eNotice?

eNotice is a web based facility for the electronic lodgment of Notices of Completion for gas fitting work. It has been developed to improve the efficiency of work notice processes and achieve cost savings for all parties. It is free to register and use. eNotice has a number of ‘smart’ features to...
eNotice
31 May 2016

Pre-1980 gas appliances

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Servicing requirements of pre-1980 gas appliances A prohibition order was gazetted in July 2013 banning the sale, hire or use of pre-1980 Natural Gas appliances to the coastal supply area as shown on the ERA website . The prohibition order means that it is an offence to offer for sale, hire,...
Gas appliances
14 Apr 2015

Restricted plumbing permit

Restricted plumbing permits allow eligible gasfitters and electricians to disconnect, remove, install and connect a compression fitting, a temperature/pressure relief valve, an expansion control valve, an isolating valve and an approved flexible hose assembly in the course of removing or replacing...
Initial grant of licence
30 Dec 2014

LP Gas cylinders and test stations

Regulations require LP Gas cylinders be inspected and tested every ten (10) years. Filling damaged or out-of-test date cylinders is illegal and can be dangerous. LP Gas cylinders out-of-test date must not be filled until tested and re-stamped by an approved gas cylinder test station. The approved...
Gas installations
18 Dec 2014

Unsafe and dangerous gas appliances

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The Director of Energy Safety can prohibit the sale/hire/use of an appliance or component if considered that such appliance/component is, or is likely to become, unsafe or dangerous in use. This applies also to gas appliances/components that are approved. Appliances that may be unsafe or dangerous...
Gas appliances
10 Sep 2014

Declaration of lost/stolen/damaged gasfitting permit

How to apply for a copy of your lost, stolen or damaged gasfitting permit Applying for a copy of your gasfitting permit is now even easier with our new online reprint service. How does it work? To use the new reprint service you will need to know your permit number (which can be found on the front...
Services
14 Jul 2014

Application for a gasfitting permit expired 31 days and up to two years

Please note Following recent changes to the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999, a gasfitting permit can be renewed up to 90 days before and no later than 30 days after the date of expiry of the permit. Beyond this 30 day period, you will no longer be able to...
Services
14 Jul 2014

Change of contact details - gas

As an alternative to post or email, permit holders can use the department's online Change of Contact system. To use the system you will need to have: The number of your current permit. You can find the number of your permit, and see if it is current, by checking your certificate or the online...
Services
11 Jun 2014

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Publications

Energy and Plumbing Focus Issue 1

Energy and Plumbing Focus newsletter brings you the latest news for the electrical, gas and plumbing industries and replaces the Energy Bulletin and Building Commission News. Energy and Plumbing...
Building and Energy
Newsletter
19 Jul 2019

Written Notice of Equivalent Occupation - Electrical, Plumbing, and Gas

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Use this form to apply in writing for mutual recognition of your licence if you are working as a plumber, electrician, or gasfitter.
Building and Energy
Form – application
11 Apr 2023

eNotice – Terms and conditions

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Building and Energy
Fact sheet
19 Jul 2019

Upgrade a tradespersons permit to a Class G gasfitting permit

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Application to upgrade a tradespersons permit to a Class G gasfitting permit (suitable for applicants who have successfully completed the on-the-job training record book).
Building and Energy
Form – application
24 Nov 2022

Archive - Modernising work health and safety laws in WA

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The Western Australian Government is seeking your comments on the proposals to modernise Western Australia’s WHS laws. Background On 12 July 2017, the Government announcemed the development of a...
WorkSafe
Information
14 Aug 2024

Safety alert 04/2018 - Worker fatally injured during maintenance to a rock drilling truck

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WorkSafe is investigating an incident with preliminary evidence indicating an employee, who was fatally injured, may have been struck in the head by a 48 inch pipe wrench spanner. The spanner was...
WorkSafe
Alert
31 May 2018

Lightning and outdoor work

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This fact sheet provides information about lightning and includes duties for employers of outdoor workers and precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths as a result of...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
18 May 2018

Marsden Jabob's report – Economic analysis of proposed reforms to plumbing regulation in Western Australia

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Building and Energy
Reports
01 May 2018

Consultation response form May 2018

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Building and Energy
Form – notification
01 May 2018

Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement – Reform of Plumbing Regulation in Western Australia

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This Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement discusses options for the remaining ACIL Allen recommendations from the plumbing review. It has been prepared in accordance with the Government’s...
Building and Energy
Consultations / public comment
01 May 2018

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Announcements

Gas safety alert

Do you have a Vulcan Heritage or a Pyrox Heritage gas heater? People with Vulcan Heritage or Pyrox Heritage gas heaters in their homes need to get them checked by a qualified gas fitter immediately. Laboratory tests show that under certain conditions the heaters produce too much carbon monoxide. Particularly if homes have poor ventilation and bathroom exhaust fans or kitchen rangehoods are used...
Building and Energy
Alert
01 Jun 2018

New construction contracts information and events available

Construction Contracts Act videos and fact sheets Building and Energy has undertaken a full redesign of the section of our website which provides information and guidance to industry and the general public in respect of the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (the CCA). The CCA establishes a process through which construction sector participants can access fast, cost effective dispute resolution...
Building and Energy
Department News
09 May 2018

Have your say – proposed reforms to plumbing regulation in Western Australia

Building and Energy is inviting public comment on proposed reforms to plumbing regulation in Western Australia. The proposed reforms are contained in a Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (CRIS) published by the Department on 1 May 2018.
Building and Energy
Department News
09 May 2018

Announcement for gas eNotice users

Regulation 28 of the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999 (the Regulations) requires a registered gasfitter to attach an approved badge or label in an approved place on completion of the gasfitting work. Subregulation 28 (6) provides for the Director of Energy Safety (the Director) to exempt a registered gasfitter from this requirement in a particular case or...
Building and Energy
Department News
16 Apr 2018

EnergySafety wins WAITTA INCITE Award for eNotice

The 26 th annual WAITTA INCITE Awards were held on the 16 th June 2017. The awards recognise local talent, products and technologies that help industry and government operate more efficiently. Energy Safety won the most effective Government solution award for eNotice, a web-based solution for the gas and electricity industry in WA for lodging work notices. With over 400,000 paper forms completed...
Building and Energy
Department News
03 Jul 2017

Construction Contracts Act amendments introduced

The Liberal National Government today introduced legislation into State Parliament to protect payments to subcontractors in the construction industry.
Building and Energy
Department News
22 Sep 2016

AS/NZS 5601 amendments available for comment

The AS/NZS 5601 drafts for comment have been released. The following draft amendments are available to download from the Standards Australia website : DR AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 Amd 2:2015 Gas Installations - General installations; and DR AS/NZS 5601.2:2013 Amd 1:2015 Gas Installations - LP Gas installations in caravans. The public comment period closes on 19 October 2015. Comments can be submitted...
Building and Energy
Department News
18 Aug 2015

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