Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- 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.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
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.

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Video – Information on the Building and Energy dispute resolution service

Building and Energy provides an avenue for both consumers and builders to resolve disputes relating to workmanship and contractual issues in connection with a regulated building service or home building work contract. This video provides detailed information on the dispute resolution process...

Building complaints

20 Feb 2023

Information for high risk work licence applicants

This page answers the most common questions asked by high risk work licence applicants. When will my application be finalised Application processing times vary depending on the volume of applications being received and the completeness of the application submitted. If your application is missing...

Information about high risk work licences

17 Feb 2023

Human factors: Information sheets

These information sheets provide information on how human factors can contribute to a sequence of events that lead to a major incident and how the inclusion of human factors can assist major hazard facility operations. Case study chemical release This case study is based on the fire and a series of...

Human factors

02 Feb 2023

Information sheets

Information sheets provide concise information about legislation, safety and work practices and answers to common questions or how to do instructions. Focus on compliance Construction site security: Unauthorised access Fire risk from transparent bottles containing clear liquids stored in direct...

Information sheets

20 Dec 2022

Work health and safety guides

These guides describe practical measure that can be taken to prevent or minimise the risk of harm and contribute to the overall state of knowledge regarding hazards, risks and controls. Overviews of the WHS laws Western Australia's Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Overview of Western Australia's...

Guides

20 Dec 2022

WHS publications

These publications are designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. WorkSafe policies These policies support the Statement of Regulatory Intent and provide a framework for how decisions by the regulator and...

Work health and safety laws

01 Dec 2022

WHS service providers

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. A WHS service provider is a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) that provides work health and safety services to another business...

Main responsibilities and duties under WHS

01 Dec 2022

Workers and others at the workplace

Who is considered a worker? Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 a worker is any person who carries out work for a PCBU, including work as an employee, contractor, subcontractor, self-employed person, outworker, apprentice or trainee, work experience student, employee of a labour hire company...

Main responsibilities and duties under WHS

01 Dec 2022

Person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)

The WHS Act and accompanying regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022. Download the Act Download the regulations This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Short video animations...

Main responsibilities and duties under WHS

01 Dec 2022

Volunteers and volunteer organisations at the workplace

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. How does the WHS Act describe volunteers and volunteer organisations? The WHS Act describes a volunteer as a person who acts on a voluntary basis...

Main responsibilities and duties under WHS

01 Dec 2022

Publications

Building disputes monthly report – September 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of September 2023.

Building and Energy

Reports

16 Oct 2023

Translations – Building and Energy's Top 10 tips: Choosing a builder and signing a home building contract

READ

Important guidance for beginning the building process including tips for choosing a builder and signing your home building work contract. Available in Chinese Simplified (Mandarin), Vietnamese,...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

07 Nov 2023

Form 93 – Building engineering contractor company registration

READ

This form is to be used by companies applying to be registered as building engineering contractors with the Building Services Board.

Building and Energy

Form – application

29 Apr 2024

Form 92 – Building engineering contractor partnership registration

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This form is to be used by partnerships applying to be registered as building engineering contractors with the Building Services Board.

Building and Energy

Form – application

29 Apr 2024

Form 91 – Building engineering contractor individual registration

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This form is to be used by individuals applying to be registered as building engineering contractors with the Building Services Board.

Building and Energy

Form – application

29 Apr 2024

Form 90 – Building engineering practitioner registration

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This form is to be used by people applying to be registered as building engineering practitioners with the Building Services Board.

Building and Energy

Form – application

29 Apr 2024

Building disputes monthly report – August 2023

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of August 2023.

Building and Energy

Reports

28 Sep 2023

Industry Bulletin 156 – Building Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2023 NCC 2022 transitional provisions in Western Australia (WA)

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The Building Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2023 (Amending Regulations) were published on the WA legislation website on 20 September 2023 and have commenced operation.

Building and Energy

Bulletin

22 Sep 2023

Annual building disputes report 2022-23

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An overview of building disputes for the financial year of 2022-2023.

Building and Energy

Reports

30 Aug 2023

Building and Energy's Top 10 tips: Choosing a builder and signing a home building contract

READ

Important guidance for beginning the building process including tips for choosing a builder and signing your home building work contract.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

29 Sep 2023

Announcements

Father and son face building allegations – Alan Bradley Mason and Luke David Mason of Ranlak Pty Ltd

Negligent, misleading and unconscionable conduct under builder registration laws Issues during building projects in Shenton Park, Kensington and North Perth $25,000 total fine following SAT mediation with Building and Energy A father and son have been fined a combined $25,000 for improper conduct while overseeing four building projects, including carrying out unauthorised work, providing...

Building and Energy

Media release

17 Aug 2023

Plumbing pipe investigation update

WA’s building and plumbing regulator has announced preliminary findings from its investigation into water leaks in Perth homes from a particular brand of polybutylene pipe. Building and Energy’s investigation focused on identifying the cause of failure of Pro-fit polybutylene pipes made by Iplex Australia. Most water leaks occurred in pipes manufactured between mid-2017 and mid-2022. As part of...

Building and Energy

Media release

16 Aug 2023

Liquidation of Western Luxury Homes Pty Ltd

Building and Energy is advising property owners affected by the liquidation of Western Luxury Homes Pty Ltd to contact their home indemnity insurance (HII) provider, QBE Insurance. The Perth building company appointed liquidators on 11 August 2023. Building and Energy understands Western Luxury Homes was contracted for 12 home building projects dating from mid-2020. Building and Energy Executive...

Building and Energy

Media release

15 Aug 2023

Building contractor provides multiple false certificates of home indemnity insurance – Transilvania Constructions Pty Ltd

False home indemnity insurance certificates provided for a development project Permit authority misled when issuing a building permit $5,000 fine issued by the Building Services Board The Building Services Board has issued a $5,000 fine to a Herne Hill building contractor for misleading a permit authority into issuing a building permit based on false home indemnity insurance (HII) certificates...

Building and Energy

Media release

31 Jul 2023

Building contractor fined for providing a false insurance certificate – Go2 Group Pty Ltd

False home indemnity insurance certificate provided Building Services Board issues $3,500 fine Building permit application attempts to mislead permit authority The Building Services Board has issued a $3,500 fine to a Port Kennedy building contractor for providing a false certificate of home indemnity insurance (HII) to a permit authority as part of a building permit application. The Board found...

Building and Energy

Media release

31 Jul 2023

Administration of Modco Residential

Building and Energy is advising home owners who have contracts with insolvent builder Modco Residential Pty Ltd to contact home indemnity insurance (HII) provider QBE. The Perth building company’s external administration notice was published today (26 July 2023). Building and Energy understands Modco Residential was directly contracted for 29 residential building projects that are yet to be...

Building and Energy

Media release

26 Jul 2023

Liquidation of City Residence Pty Ltd

Following the liquidation of Perth builder City Residence Pty Ltd , Building and Energy is advising affected property owners to contact QBE to discuss a home indemnity insurance claim. City Residence appointed liquidators yesterday (12 July 2023). Building and Energy understands the company was yet to complete 13 residential building projects. Building and Energy Acting Executive Director Nabil...

Building and Energy

Media release

13 Jul 2023

Tradesman fined for stonewalling on repairs – Antonino Arto

$34,600 staircase, decking and painting project left incomplete and faulty $8,000 fine after guilty plea for non-compliance with a building remedy order Previous order to pay more than $47,000 in rectification costs After issuing an $8,000 fine for abandoned building work, a magistrate has warned tradespeople not to accept jobs if they cannot complete them to the expected standards. The comments...

Building and Energy

Media release

12 Jul 2023

Pool repairer in deep water – Steven Edward Eatwell

Failure to fix defective swimming pool plasterwork $3,750 fine for not complying with a building remedy order Home owners previously received $19,000 compensation payment An Armadale swimming pool renovator will pay more than $4,000 in fines and costs after ignoring an official order to rectify work at a Roleystone property. In Armadale Magistrates Court on 13 June 2023, Steven Edward Eatwell of...

Building and Energy

Media release

11 Jul 2023

Major penalty for multiple building offences – The Carport Co Pty Ltd and Alan Benjamin Dickson

Almost $250,000 in fines, compensation and costs No builder registration for carport work in Cottesloe and Mount Pleasant Ignored official orders to rectify work in Alexander Heights and Mount Hawthorn A Perth tradesman and his company have been ordered to pay almost $250,000 in fines, compensation and costs after four property owners were left with unauthorised, defective or incomplete building...

Building and Energy

Media release

05 Jul 2023

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