Director of Energy Safety and Building Commissioner
Responsibilities:
- building services providers (builders, building surveyors, building engineers and painters) and plumbers;
- electricity production, transmission, distribution and utilisation (consumers' installations and appliances); and
- gas distribution and production plants connected to gas distribution systems and gas utilisation (consumers' installations and appliances).
Principal functions:
- regulation;
- enforcement, audit and inspection;
- setting, monitoring and enforcing safety standards;
- investigating accidents and consumer related complaints;
- providing information and advice for industry and consumers;
- management of the Home Indemnity Insurance Scheme.
Boards
Building and Energy services and provides support for:
- Electrical Licensing Board
- Plumbers Licensing Board
- Building Services Board
View their functions, members and policies at the link below.
Announcements
Kill old habits before they kill you – campaign targets safety in the electrical industry
“Working live kills” is the stark message from a new campaign that urges electricians to stop the dangerous and illegal practice of working on or near energised equipment.
Have your say on review of fire system installation regulation
WA’s building industry regulator is seeking input from industry participants as it examines the regulation of fire systems installers in the State.
Winter gas safety
As the cooler weather sets in, WA’s energy safety regulator is urging Western Australians to stay safe from carbon monoxide hazards by ensuring their gas heaters are recently serviced and used correctly this winter.
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