Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal information.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber
  Find an appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.
- Building or renovating your home
  Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.
- Responsibilities and compliance
  Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.
- Dispute resolution
  Building service and payment disputes.
- Keep informed
  Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.
- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps
  Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.
- Consultation and compliance
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
- Overview
  Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.
- Consumer safety
  Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.
- Licensing
  How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.
- Industry safety
  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to the Energy Bulletin, safety alerts and update your contact details.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge eNotices.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.
- Public sector
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system
  Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
- Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016
  The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.
- Implementation guidelines
  Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.
- Reporting obligations
  When you need to report something to the BCCMU.
- Resources
  Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.
- Contact us
  Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
- Licences, registrations and notices
  How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?
- Report or enquire about workplace incidents
  Find out how to report an incident or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Commission for Occupational Safety and Health
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- Occupational safety and health law
  How do I comply with the law?
- Safety and health topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Safety and health representatives
  Information about and for safety and health representatives.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Work health and safety legislation reform
  Learn more about work health and safety reform.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

Building Commission

Overview

Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.

Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval

Application and renewal information.

Building approvals

The process for getting building work approved.

Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber

Find an appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.

Building or renovating your home

Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.

Responsibilities and compliance

Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.

Dispute resolution

Building service and payment disputes.

Keep informed

Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.

Construction Contracts Act

The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.

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17 August 2018

Plumbers' licence application (interstate or New Zealand)

Mutual recognition applies in Western Australia under the provisions of the Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Act 2010 and the Trans-Tasman Mutual...

13 August 2018

Industry Bulletin 102 - Performance Solutions for housing...

This industry bulletin provides guidance on developing performance solutions for housing projects. The information is based on material available at the time...

10 August 2018

Builder fined for not supervising dig (Brad Ross Homes...

Lesmurdie-registered builder Brad Ross Homes Pty Ltd (BC12915) and its director and nominated supervisor Bradley William Ross (BP12915) have each been fined ...

24 July 2018

Industry Bulletin 101 – Changes to the remittance and...

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety administers the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Regulations 2011. A...

3 July 2018

Racist signs condemned by DMIRS

Racist signage at Pinjin Station has been condemned by the department The posting of racist signs in Pinjin in the Goldfields is resoundingly condemned by...

27 June 2018

Don’t be blind to smoke alarm laws

Residential property owners in WA need to be on the ball when it comes to smoke alarms and the laws governing them. The recent house fire in Thornlie, where...

14 June 2018

Trajectory for Low Energy Homes Stakeholder workshops

The national Stakeholder Reference Group workshop for the trajectory for low energy homes project will be held in Perth on 21 June 2018. The free information...

14 June 2018

Last chance to have your say! Proposed reforms to...

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (the Department) has been running information sessions in metro and regional areas discussing...

7 June 2018

Leschenault builder fined $5000 for negligence (Agostino...

A Leschenault builder Agostino Ietto (BP10480) has been ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 to the Building Commissioner for negligence as a result of an East...

6 June 2018

Fremantle builder cautioned after carrying out building...

The Building Services Board has officially cautioned Fremantle builder Barry Douglas Windsor (BP11375) because he failed to ensure that the correct permit...

31 May 2018

Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2018

The 2018 edition of the Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas (the Map) comes into effect on Friday 1 June 2018. The Map will be available on the Department of Fire...

29 May 2018

Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2018

The 2018 edition of the Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas (the Map) comes into effect on Friday 1 June 2018. The Map will be available on the Department of Fire...

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Building Commission

Overview

Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval

Building approvals

Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber

Building or renovating your home

Responsibilities and compliance

Dispute resolution

Keep informed

Construction Contracts Act

Most Visited

Our Services

Announcements & Publications

Plumbers' licence application (interstate or New Zealand)

Industry Bulletin 102 - Performance Solutions for housing...

Builder fined for not supervising dig (Brad Ross Homes...

Industry Bulletin 101 – Changes to the remittance and...

Racist signs condemned by DMIRS

Don’t be blind to smoke alarm laws

Trajectory for Low Energy Homes Stakeholder workshops

Last chance to have your say! Proposed reforms to...

Leschenault builder fined $5000 for negligence (Agostino...

Fremantle builder cautioned after carrying out building...

Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2018

Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2018

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