Applications for demolition licensing
There are two types of demolition licence (Class 1 and Class 2). Each licence is valid for a period of three years and is endorsed with a number of conditions and legislation that relate to the way demolition work is carried out in Western Australia.
Regularly check licences
To check if your licence or the licence of an employee is current, you can use the online licence search.
Compliance requirements in Western Australia
Notification of work
The WorkSafe Commissioner must be notified at least 5 working days before any Class 1 or Class 2 demolition work is intended to begin.
A copy of the notification form must be kept at the demolition site whilst the work is being done. A copy of Australian Standard AS 2601 The demolition of structures and a copy of the workplan required by the Regulations must also be kept at the site.
To get a WA registration
- The nominated supervisor must have an appropriate qualification or equivalent
- The nominated supervisor must have appropriate experience
- Must pay an application fee
To keep a WA registration
- Must renew the registration every three years
- They must comply with the Work Health and Safety Act (2020) and Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
Privacy Collection Notice
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) collects personal information for the purpose of:
- regulating health and safety of workers, at workplaces;
- regulating risks to health and safety arising from work and for related purposes;
- processing your application and verifying your eligibility;
- maintaining licence and registration records;
- undertaking compliance and enforcement activities;
- engagement and educational activities;
- other regulatory functions.
Your personal information is collected under the relevant provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.
If you do not provide the requested information, LGIRS may be unable to process your application or provide the relevant licence or service.
Your information may be included in an online licence search, published in a register, or disclosed where authorised or required by law. This may include to other government agencies, regulatory bodies, medical or technical experts, employers, trainers, and other third parties.
Please refer to the Privacy Policy on our website for more information about how we handle your personal information, how you can request access to or correction for the personal information we hold about you, and who to contact if you have a privacy enquiry or complaint.
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