Fees and payments
This page is for: BuilderPermit authorities are authorised to collect permit application fees, as well as the building services levy on behalf of the Building Commission.Permit application feesPermit...
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This page is for: BuilderThe Building Commission issues regular updates to local government and advisory notes to industry.2014New Building Act fees from 1 July 2014PDF151.39 KBAmendment to building...
View ArticleBuilding services levy after commencement of Building Act 2011
This page is for: BuilderThe Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011 requires permit authorities to collect a building services levy on behalf of the Building Commission....
View ArticleBuilding services levy payment details
This page is for: BuilderThe Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Regulations 2011 require a permit authority to remit the Building Services Levy collected to the Building...
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Obligations for registered building contractors
This publication is for: BuilderDocuments: Obligations of registered building contractorsBuilding CommissionFact sheet01 Oct 2015
View ArticleNotification of home indemnity insurance premium increase from 1 January 2016
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorTo strengthen its underwriting of home indemnity insurance the Western Australian Government will raise premiums by 18 per cent from 1 January...
View ArticleFines build for illegal operator
This announcement is for: BuilderBusiness / companyConsumerDarlington unregistered builder Ernest Jackson, trading as Jackson Design and Build and Jackson Carpentry, has been ordered to pay a fine of...
View ArticleHigh fines for roof repairer
This announcement is for: BuilderConsumerBusiness / companyBibra Lake roof repairer David William Fuery, trading as Affect Roof Restoration, has been ordered to pay a fine of $10,000 and costs of...
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Thinking of installing a swimming pool or spa?
This publication is for: BuilderConsumerPermit authorityDocuments: Thinking of installing a swimming pool or spa?Building CommissionFact sheet10 Nov 2015
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Form 13 - Application for building contractor registration (individual)
This publication is for: BuilderDocuments: Form 13 building contractor individual initial applicationBuilding CommissionForm – application13 Nov 2015
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Form 14 - Application for building contractor registration (partnership)
This publication is for: BuilderDocuments: Form 14 building contractor partnership initial applicationBuilding CommissionForm – application13 Nov 2015
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Form 15 - Application for building contractor registration (company)
This publication is for: BuilderDocuments: Form 15 building contractor company initial applicationBuilding CommissionForm – application13 Nov 2015
View ArticleChange of insurer name – RBUA (formerly Calliden)
This announcement is for: BuilderConsumerPermit authorityFrom 1 November 2015 Great Lakes Australia (GLA) commenced issuing Home Indemnity Insurance (HII) Policies via their agent Residential Builders...
View ArticleBuilding and plumbing feature in Red Tape Reduction Report Card
This announcement is for: BuilderPlumberConsumerRed tape reforms set to save West Australians at least $150 million during the next five years have been revealed in the State's inaugural Red Tape...
View ArticleDo I need to be registered as a builder?
This page is for: BuilderUnder the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011, only a registered building practitioner or a registered building contractor can perform particular building work. The...
View ArticleRockingham floorer fined
This announcement is for: BuilderBusiness / companyConsumerBreaking the building laws has proven costly for Rockingham flooring installer Jorge Puas, director of JPC Flooring Pty Ltd, who has been...
View ArticleBuilder fined for granny flat work
This announcement is for: BuilderBusiness / companyConsumerPearsall builder David Allan Russell(reg. BC7560 & BP7560) has been fined $4,000 by the Building Services Board for negligent conduct...
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A guide to the building approvals process in Western Australia
This publication is for: BuilderConsumerDocuments: A guide to the building approvals processThis guide will help you understand the process for obtaining approval to build and occupy a building in...
View ArticleGuidance on fire safety Alternative Solutions
This announcement is for: Building surveyorBuilderPermit authorityThe Building Commission has produced a Guidance on fire safety Alternative Solutions to inform building surveyors, fire engineers,...
View ArticleConditions imposed on builder's registration
This announcement is for: BuilderBusiness / companyConsumerHome buyer / ownerThe Building Services Board has imposed conditions on the builder registration of Gary Alan Cramphorn(reg. BC10775 &...
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