Building and construction: Minimising the risk from COVID-19
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorGas workerPainterPlumberTradespersonEmployee / workerEmployerSafety and health representativeThe Western Australian occupational safety and health laws...
View ArticleChanges to the water meter relocation process now in effect
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorElectrical contractor / workerGas workerPermit authorityPlumberWater Corporation, in consultation with Building and Energy, made changes to their water...
View ArticleTradesman fined for taking on $40,000 building project without registration –...
This announcement is for: BuilderTradespersonConsumerA Perth tradesman has pleaded guilty to carrying out work that requires builder registration when he undertook a $40,000 roof and patio project,...
View ArticleWater safety advice for dormant buildings
This announcement is for: BuilderCommercial tenancyPlumberSafety and health representativeProperty industryAs many businesses prepare to reopen, WA’s plumbing regulator is urging owners and managers of...
View ArticleFalsified references used for builder registration – Lipeng Cao
This announcement is for: BuilderA Parmelia man has been fined $5,000 after his application for building practitioner registration was found to include incorrect or misleading information, including...
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Industry Bulletin 130 - Home Building Contracts Amendment Regulations 2020:...
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorPermit authorityTradespersonDocuments: Industry Bulletin 130 - Home Building Regs 2020This industry bulletin provides information on the Home Building...
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General Inspection Report Three – Bush fire building requirements in Western...
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorConsumerPermit authorityDocuments: general_inspection_report_three.pdfThe objective of this general inspection was to determine if new residential...
View ArticleBushfire building report prompts improvement action
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorDeveloperHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityWA’s building regulator is working closely with industry to improve understanding of bushfire building...
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Safety alert 3/2020 - Exposure to asbestos during demolition works
This publication is for: BuilderEmployee / workerEmployerLicence holdersProperty industrySafety and health representativeDocuments: Safety alert 3/2020 - Exposure to asbestos during demolition...
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Guidelines for the safety of buildings near network operator assets
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorConsumerElectrical contractor / workerDocuments: Guidelines for the safety of buildings near network operator electrical assetsThe Guidelines for the...
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Industry Bulletin 131 – AS 3959 BAL assessments during the extended...
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorPermit authorityDocuments: Industry Bulletin 131 - BAL assesment during transitionThe purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the use of Australian...
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Building Services Board policy – Management and supervision
This publication is for: BuilderDocuments: BSB policy - Management and supervisionThe objective of this policy is to provide guidance to the Licensing Services Directorate staff and/or the Building...
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Management and supervision policy: Business profile information form
This publication is for: BuilderDocuments: Management and supervision policy: Business profile information formBusiness profile informationBuilding and EnergyForm – applicationLast updated 25 Jun...
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Management and supervision policy: Questionnaire
This publication is for: BuilderDocuments: Management and supervision: questionnaireBuilding Servies Board Management and supervision policy: QuestionnaireBuilding and EnergyForm – applicationLast...
View ArticleBuilding regulator’s top 10 preparation tips for new home constructions
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorConsumerHome buyer / ownerAs interest in new homes and renovations intensifies due to State and Federal stimulus packages, WA’s building regulator is...
View ArticleInspection change to ease home owners’ building complaint costs
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorConsumerHome buyer / ownerPainterProperty industryTradespersonAs part of a new service delivery model announced by Building and Energy, most WA home...
View ArticleWA builder operating without insurance putting home buyers at risk – Western...
This announcement is for: BuilderConsumerHome buyer / ownerThe Building Commissioner is warning consumers about a company that is entering into home building contracts without a current and valid home...
View ArticlePool gate safety
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorPermit authorityDid you know that a pool gate must open away from the swimming pool area and that pool gate hinges need to be installed at certain...
View ArticlePool safety checklist
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityBuilding and Energy is letting building industry practitioners know about its new private swimming and spa pool...
View ArticleFree access to bushfire standard
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorOn 17 February 2020, Standards Australia and the Commonwealth Government announced they will make AS 3959:2018 - Construction of buildings in...
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