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Building and Energy presentation videos

Videos and presentations Security of payment The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (Act) provides important payment protections for all participants in the Western Australian building and construction industry (some exclusions apply). It applies to construction...

BC videos

20 Mar 2017

Audit of Yuanda building products

The Building Commissioner commenced an independent audit of Yuanda-supplied building products in the WA construction industry, beginning with the Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and products that may contain asbestos. Announced by Building Commissioner Peter Gow on 15 July 2016, the audit follows...

Compliance and audit

19 Jul 2016

Designated bush fire prone areas – Frequently asked questions

Any reference to AS 3959 is to be taken as Australian Standard AS 3959:2018 – (Incorporating Amendment No. 1) – Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas as referenced in National Construction Code (NCC 2019). 1. What are the bush fire building requirements? The Building Act 2011 and...

Building in bush fire prone areas

08 Apr 2016

WorkSafe HRWL Assessor Seminar 2016 - National Assessment Instruments issues raised

In February/March 2016, the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner and senior WorkSafe officers presented a number of seminars, in the metropolitan area and three regional locations, to registered High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) assessors (assessors). During the seminars, assessors asked a number of...

07 Apr 2016

Building Summits

Two Building Summits held on 8 August 2016 and 2 February 2016 provided opportunities for the Western Australian building industry and local and State government agencies to identify new red tape reductions and ways to streamline regulatory requirements for the construction of new homes,...

Events and seminars

04 Feb 2016

Section 12: Keep up to date

Subscribe to Building and Energy's industry bulletins and newsletters to stay informed of: general industry trends; legislative changes; updates about registration and licensing; upcoming events and seminars; public consultations; and much more. Have you subscribed to news and updates? Sign up to...

A guide to the building approvals process in WA

16 Dec 2015

Section 11: Work affecting other land

A person responsible for building or demolition work must ensure that the work does not affect land beyond the boundaries of the works land. However there may be the potential for this to occur in certain circumstances, for example where work is on small sized lots or where construction is close to...

A guide to the building approvals process in WA

16 Dec 2015

Section 10 (continued): Processing applications

Lodging the application Applications for building, demolition or occupancy permits or for building approval certificates can be submitted in a variety of ways, including in person, by post or electronic lodgement depending on the systems the relevant permit authority has in place. Under the...

A guide to the building approvals process in WA

15 Dec 2015

Section 10: Processing applications

Choosing the correct form To provide for consistency in building approvals throughout the state, all the relevant application forms, notices and compliance certificates are approved by the Building Commissioner and available on the Building and Energy website. Providing the correct application form...

A guide to the building approvals process in WA

15 Dec 2015

Section 9: Unauthorised building work

In general a person must not carry out building work without a building permit where one is required. However the Building Act allows a person to make an application to the relevant permit authority to approve unauthorised building work in relation to a building and/or incidental structure. This...

A guide to the building approvals process in WA

15 Dec 2015

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Publications

Managing COVID-19 risks in the workplace

Employers (or persons conducting a business or undertaking) have a duty under OSH or WHS legislation to eliminate, or if that is not reasonable practicable, minimise the risks of COVID-19 at the...

WorkSafe

Information

18 Feb 2022

Industry Bulletin 142 – Building Services (Registration) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2021: Temporary builder registration exemption for certain building work for sheds in disaster areas

The Building Services (Registration) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2021 (Amendment Regulations) were published in the Government Gazette on 8 October 2021 and have commenced operation. The Amendment...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

21 Jan 2022

Industry Bulletin 143 – Building Services Levy – Changes to information requirements

Following a review of the remittance process in July 2018, Building and Energy published Industry Bulletin 101 , which prescribed the information that is required to be provided by permit authorities...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

21 Jan 2022

Building permits for swimming pools, spas, and their associated fences

This fact sheet provides guidance on the requirement for building permits for swimming pools, spas, and their associated fences.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

20 Jan 2022

General Inspection (Snapshot) Seven – Certificates of Design Compliance for Class 7b and 8 Buildings

General Inspection Report Seven details the findings of the Building and Energy’s general inspection of Certificates of design compliance issued by building surveyor contractors for new warehouse and...

Building and Energy

Reports

17 Jan 2022

General Inspection (Snapshot) Report six – Waterproofing wet areas

Building and Energy undertook a snapshot general inspection into waterproofing systems in wet areas in. The outcome of this is presented in GIR6. The objective of GIR6 was to determine if...

Building and Energy

Reports

13 Dec 2021

Local government’s four yearly inspections of private swimming pool safety barriers 2020-21

Progress report on local government’s four yearly inspections of private swimming pool safety barriers 2020-21. This Report is the third annual report on the progress of local governments’ pool inspection programs and is in response to recommendation 7 of the Ombudsman WA report Investigation into ways to prevent or reduce deaths of children by drowning , tabled in Parliament on 23 November 2017.

Building and Energy

Reports

02 Dec 2021

BA8A – Notice of cessation – Multiple properties (building work)

Current version of the Notice of cessation – Multiple properties (building work) form.

Building and Energy

Form – application

02 Sep 2021

Industry Bulletin 141 – NCC – Using the correct edition of referenced documents

This bulletin is intended to provide guidance on using the correct edition of referenced documents as listed in Schedule 4 of the National Construction Code (NCC). It also provides comment on the use of referenced documents published outside of the NCC amendment cycles.

Building and Energy

Bulletin

07 Oct 2021

Changing your roof cover – Things you need to know

Building and Energy is aware of several roofs that have lifted off or collapsed following changing of their roof cover. In these cases, the required building licence/permit was not in place and the roof was not adequately tied down to the house.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

26 Jul 2021

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Announcements

Councils keep heads above water on pool barrier inspections

Local governments must inspect private pool safety barriers at least every four years 1.6% of WA pools were overdue for inspection at 30 June 2021 57% of authorities were up to date with their inspections, but this is a decline Most WA local governments are progressing well with inspections of private pool safety barriers but there is still room for improvement, Building and Energy has reported...

Building and Energy

Media release

09 Dec 2021

Builder fined for fence removal without notifying neighbour – Tiberiu Laurentiu Diaconu

Building Services Board issues $1,000 fine Boundary fence removed without neighbour’s awareness or consent Builders are reminded of their responsibilities A Landsdale registered builder has been fined $1,000 for removing a rear boundary fence at a Balga site without notifying or obtaining consent from the neighbour, who was left without a back fence for several weeks. The Building Services Board...

Building and Energy

Media release

28 Oct 2021

Building surveyor fined over inadequate certification documents – Ronald William Sherar

Building Services Board issues $1,000 fine for deficient certification Some plans, specifications and technical documents did not show compliance with building standards Building surveyors are reminded of their responsibilities A registered building surveyor has been fined $1,000 for misleading the City of Belmont by incorrectly certifying that an apartment project would comply with relevant...

Building and Energy

Media release

13 Oct 2021

Penalty for building registration breach and unauthorised work – Ronald Henry Anthony Goldsword

$136,500 building project carried out without the required registration or permit Building Services Board issued $2,500 fine for registration breach and negligence Home owners encouraged to check registration and permits before work starts Home owners are urged to check their builder’s registration and any permits before building work begins after a Cloverdale couple had to seek retrospective...

Building and Energy

Media release

07 Oct 2021

Board finds building surveyors’ documents misled local authorities – BuildingLines Approvals Pty Ltd and Vance Thompson

Certificates for three sites failed to show compliance with building standards Projects located in Attadale and White Gum Valley Deficient documents misled the City of Melville and City of Fremantle A Mount Lawley building surveying company and its supervisor have been fined a total of $6,000 for providing deficient certification documents that misled two local governments. The Building Services...

Building and Energy

Media release

01 Sep 2021

Former building company fined for northern suburbs projects – Petra Dwelling Pty Ltd

Poor oversight and defects at homes in Two Rocks and Mindarie Building Services Board finds the company breached building registration laws Petra Dwelling is no longer a registered building contractor Lack of management and supervision of construction projects in Two Rocks and Mindarie has led to a $5,000 fine for a former registered building company. The Building Services Board found that Petra...

Building and Energy

Media release

26 Aug 2021

Report raises the roof on replacement compliance

Replacement roofs are over-represented regarding wind damage Investigation reveals inadequate tie-downs and absent building permits Building and Energy has published a re-roofing guide for home owners Following several cases where replacement roofs have dangerously lifted off in WA, the State’s building regulator is warning that suitable supports and expertise are essential when changing a roof...

Building and Energy

Media release

28 Jul 2021

Building practitioner fined for misleading and negligent conduct – Kyle James Riemann of Platinum Outdoors Perth

Building Services Board’s $3,000 fine follows a SAT order to pay $20,000 Patio and alfresco project had 11 areas of defective work Value of work understated by almost $20,000 in building permit application The Building Services Board has fined a Duncraig building practitioner $3,000 after he carried out faulty patio work and provided incorrect details on a permit application. At its June meeting...

Building and Energy

Media release

22 Jun 2021

Building regulator releases plans for pool safety improvements

Planned changes for better regulation of private swimming pool fences Building and Energy’s decision paper follows an in-depth review and consultation Preparation work underway including draft amendments to Building Regulations Building and Energy has outlined 16 ways that the State Government intends to improve the regulatory requirements for private swimming pools and their safety barriers in...

Building and Energy

Media release

15 Jun 2021

Balcony building practitioner fined for negligent and misleading conduct – Christiaan Theodore Hazebroek

Building Services Board issues $2,500 fine No building permit in place during an apartment balcony renovation Altered compliance certificate provided to the City of Perth A Mount Hawthorn building practitioner has been fined $2,500 for carrying out unauthorised work at a West Perth apartment and submitting incorrect documents to the City of Perth. The Building Services Board found that Christiaan...

Building and Energy

Media release

03 Jun 2021

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