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Industry Information Seminars

The Building Commission regularly holds industry information seminars regarding building codes and legislative requirements.  Details of future seminars are provided below.

 

Building

Perth Metropolitan BCA 2013 Seminars

The Australian Building Codes Board will be conducting seminars on upcoming changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for 2013. The BCA is Volume One and Volume Two of the National Construction Code Series. 

The Seminars play an important role in raising practitioner awareness of the amendments scheduled for BCA 2013 and features a presentation by Standards Australia on changes to the referenced Australian Standards.   

Date Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Time 9:30am to 12:30pm
(registration desk opens from 9am)
Location
City West Function Centre
45 Plaistowe Mews, West Centre
WEST PERTH  WA  6005
Cost Standard: $195  or  BCA Subscribers: $180
(or register online and pay Standard $175 or BCA Subscribers: $160)
Registration
Online:  Register online for Perth Seminar
Mail:     Download Perth BCA 2013 Seminar Registration Form
 

Please Note: Registrations for the Perth Seminars are processed by the Australian Building Codes Board.

Regional BCA 2013 Seminars

The Building Commission will be conducting regional seminars throughout Western Australia on the amendements to the Building Code of Australia 2013 (BCA 2013) that will come into effect on 1 May 2013.  These seminars will also cover the recent amendments to the Building Act 2011 and Building Regulations 2012.

Cost: $88 (GST inclusive) per person
Registration: Download the BCA 2013 Regional Registration Form and return completed form and payment to the Building Commission. 
Location Date Time
Bunbury Wednesday 3 April 2013
10am - 1pm
Busselton Thursday 4 April 2013
9.30am - 12.30pm
Karratha Wednesday 10 April 2013
9.30am - 12.30pm
Geraldton
Friday 12 April 2013
9.30am - 12.30pm
Albany Wednesday 17 April 2013
9.30am - 12.30pm
Kalgoorlie Friday 19 April 2013
9.30am - 12.30pm
Merredin
Tuesday 23 April 2013
9.30am - 12.30pm
Broome Friday 3 May 2013
9.30am - 12.30pm
     

Regional Building Policy and Legislation 2013 Information Seminars

The Building Commission will be conducting a series of regional information sessions for people who work in the building industry.  Topics include: building approvals process, home indemnity insurance, complaints resolution process, builder compliance program, home building contracts act, registration and licensing, building policy updates, construction contracts act.  For further information download the information flyer and registration form.

Cost: Free
Registration: Download Regional Building Policy and Legislation 2013 Registration Form and return the completed form to the Building Commission. 
Location Date Time
Bunbury Wednesday 3 April 2013
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Busselton Thursday 4 April 2013
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Karratha Wednesday 10 April 2013
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Geraldton
Friday 12 April 2013
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Albany Wednesday 17 April 2013
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Kalgoorlie Friday 19 April 2013
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Merredin
Tuesday 23 April 2013
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Broome Friday 3 May 2013
2.00pm - 4.00pm
     

Plumbing

Perth Metropolitan PCA 2013 Seminar

The Australian Building Codes Board will be conducting seminars on upcoming changes to the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) for 2013. The PCA is Volume Three of the National Construction Code Series. 

The Seminars play an important role in raising practitioner awareness of the amendments scheduled for PCA 2013 and features a presentation by Standards Australia on changes to the referenced Australian Standards.

Date Tuesday 19 March 2013
Time 2:30pm to 4:30pm
(Registration from 2:00pm)
Location City West Function Centre
45 Paistowe Mews, West Cenre
WEST PERTH  WA  5005
Cost

Standard:  $125 or PCA subscriber $115
(or register online and pay Standard $110 or PCA subscriber $100)

Registration  
Online: Register online for Perth Seminar
Mail:     Download PCA Seminar Registration Form
  Please Note:  The Building Commission does not process the registrations for the Perth Seminars.

Induction Sessions

Induction sessions are designed for recently licensed plumbers to assist them with understanding how to complete paperwork and the requirements and obligations under the Water Services Licensing Act 2005.

Date and Time
Monthly (Thursday evenings)
Cost
 free
Duration 1 hour
Location West Perth
To register your interest
e: bcenquiries@commerce.wa.gov.au or ph: 1300 489 099