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General Inspection Report One: A general inspection into metal roof construction

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A general inspection report into the construction of sheet metal clad timber framed roofing in Perth metropolitan and South West regions.
Building and Energy
Reports
10 Oct 2017

State-wide cladding audit status update – private buildings

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A breakdown of the number and general location of buildings identified as being within the scope of the Western Australian state-wide cladding audit.
Building and Energy
Reports
21 Oct 2020

General Inspection Report Two: A general inspection into Yuanda-supplied products in the Western Australian building industry

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A general inspection into the use of Yuanda products in Western Australian buildings.
Building and Energy
Reports
31 Aug 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 90 - Home indemnity insurance reminder

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This Industry Bulletin serves as a reminder to residential builders and permit authorities about their obligations and duties under the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 and related legislation,...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
09 Aug 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 89 – CSIRO issued caution: NatHERS tools unsuitable for the NCC reference building verification method V2.6.2.2

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Building and Energy
Bulletin
07 Aug 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 86 - Smoke alarms installed in additions or alterations to existing dwellings

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This Industry Bulletin outlines interconnection requirements for mains-powered smoke alarms installed as part of new building work, such as an addition or alteration, to existing dwellings. This...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
12 May 2017

Compliance report – Investigation into gypsum plasterboard ceiling collapses

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Building and Energy
Reports
11 May 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 83 - New termite management standards

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This industry bulletin provides information for building industry practitioners and regulators regarding changes to termite management system standards referenced by the Building Code of Australia (...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
27 Apr 2017

A summary of technical building inspections 2015-16

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Building and Energy
Reports
11 Apr 2017

A summary of technical building inspections 2016-17 (mid-year)

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Building and Energy
Reports
11 Apr 2017

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Announcements

Paintback collection events (free to drop off)

Trade painters and householders can dispose of waste paint and packaging responsibly at the following collection events.
Building and Energy
Department News
08 Nov 2016

Transition for previous building approval forms extended

In July 2016, the Building Commission circulated an updated set of Building Commissioner approved forms for use under the Building Act 2011 , and that from 10 October 2016, previous versions of the forms would no longer be considered approved forms by the Building Commissioner. A number of stakeholders have sought to have this period extended in order to transition the new forms into their...
Building and Energy
Department News
11 Oct 2016

End of four month transitional period for Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2016

The four month transitional period that delayed the application of the bush fire construction requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for areas that were newly identified as bush fire prone on the Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2016 (that came into operation on 21 May 2016) concluded yesterday. From today, 21 September 2016, applications for building approvals for certain residential...
Building and Energy
Department News
21 Sep 2016

National energy efficiency initiative

The 2016-17 financial year sees the Australian Building Codes Board embarking on a significant suite of work relating to the advancement of the Energy Efficiency Provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC). These changes will be considered as part of NCC 2019.
Building and Energy
Department News
21 Sep 2016

Audit update 1: Yuanda building products

A WA Building Commission update on its audit of Yuanda building products.
Building and Energy
Department News
01 Aug 2016

Auditor General’s report: Regulation of builders and building surveyors

A report by Auditor General Colin Murphy has assessed how well the Building Commission regulates Western Australia’s residential building industry.
Building and Energy
Department News
24 Jun 2016

Building Rules Advisory Committee – Expressions of interest & discussion paper

The Building Commission is currently considering the creation of a technical advisory committee for the purpose of considering and providing advice on technical building matters and queries regarding the requirements of building legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA), and related Australian Standards. The committee will be named the Building Rules Advisory Committee (BRAC). The...
Building and Energy
Department News
21 Jun 2016

Release of the Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2016

The Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2016 (the Map) will be available from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) website from noon tomorrow. The Map will be given effect by the accompanying Fire and Emergency Services (Bush Fire Prone Areas) Order 2016 which will be published in tomorrow’s Government Gazette. The designation of bush fire prone areas, as shown on the Map, comes into...
Building and Energy
Department News
19 May 2016

New fact sheet – Roof-mounted evaporative coolers

From 8 April 2016 new roof-mounted evaporative coolers being installed on residential buildings that are located in a designated bush fire prone area must be fitted with non-combustible covers. The Building Commission has produced a new fact sheet Roof-mounted evaporative coolers to explain the risks and requirements. For further information please contact the Building Commission on 1300 489 099...
Building and Energy
Department News
11 Apr 2016

Government reinforces support to building industry

A Building Industry Summit today aims to identify new red tape reductions and ways to streamline regulatory requirements for the construction of new homes, residential renovations and commercial construction.
Building and Energy
Department News
02 Feb 2016

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