Building regulations and requirements

In some cases it may be necessary to make changes to an approval after it is issued. Find out how here.

All buildings are required to have roof water directed to an approved disposal system, but the disposal method may vary depending on the...

The National Construction Code includes provisions for energy efficiency for Class 1 buildings and certain Class 10 buildings. Find out more...

Easements are restrictions on a land title generally used to protect services such as water, gas and drainage. Easements also enable access...

The Building Act 2011 (WA) came into operation on 2 April 2012, revolutionising the building approval process. Find out more about these...

A registered building contractor or owner-builder approval may be required if the estimated value of a building project exceeds $20,000.

Termites and European house borer are both destructive pests that can cause major structural damage to buildings.

Smoke alarms are now mandatory in all dwellings. Penalties may apply for failure to comply. Find out more here.

Cleaning gutters and downpipes is a useful habit to get into.

A building or demolition permit may be issued subject to certain inspections or tests being undertaken.