We are currently experiencing a high volume of building surveyor registration applications.
Our team is diligently working to ensure each application is processed as soon as possible.
We apologise for any delays and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
If you have any urgent enquiries or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our licensing team on 1300 489 099.
Important changes to registration requirements as of 1 February 2023
As of 1 February 2023, the Building Services Board will have enhanced powers to manage the commercial conduct and behaviour of registered building service providers. These changes relate to certain events that occurred on or after this date.
It is important that you are aware of these changes as they may impact your application for registration. View full details of the changes here.
How do I apply?
To apply for registration as a building surveying contractor (level 1 or level 2) you must complete one of the application forms below. Choose the form that best suits your business operations as either an individual (sole trader), partnership or company/body corporate.
When you have completed the application form submit it and your supporting documents to Licensing Services with the applicable fees. Your application can be submitted online, by post or in person.
Application forms
Changes to application forms
All building service provider initial application forms have been revised and are available below. Older versions of these forms can no longer be accepted when submitting online. Any applications received online that include a form with payment details will be deleted.
Still unsure which form to use?
If you are unsure of which form to use or about any of the information above, contact Licensing Services on 1300 489 099 or email be.info@demirs.wa.gov.au.
Automatic mutual recognition and Mutual recognition
If you are registered or licensed as a building surveyor elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to carry out building surveying work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.
Fees
Current application fees for building surveyors can be found in the fee schedule.
Building surveying contractor scope of work
Show moreThe below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) registered building surveying contractors are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR, you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below.
Licence identifier: BSC00 – BSC0000
Scope of work
Level 1 (LVL1): Unlimited – work in respect of any building or incidental structure.
Level 2 (LVL2): Limited – work in respect of Class 1 or Class 10 buildings or incidental structures or Class 2 to 9 buildings or incidental structures with a floor area up to 2,000m2 and not more than 3 stories in height.
Specific activities
Enter into contracts to provide a building surveying service for:
- the examination of plans and specifications for a building or incidental structure to assess the safety, accessibility and energy efficiency of a building or incidental structure if the building or incidental structure is built in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
- the examination of an existing building or incidental structure to assess the safety, accessibility and energy efficiency of the building or incidental structure.
And therefore the issuing of certificates of design compliance, certificates of construction compliance and certificates of building compliance.
Appropriately supervise any Building Surveyor Technician employed.
Cannot issue building permits.
Compliance requirements in WA
To get a WA registration
- Must be registered as a Building Surveyor Practitioner of the level being applied for
- Must not be currently insolvent (if previously insolvent must demonstrate financial capacity)
- Must have professional indemnity insurance with a minimum level of indemnity of:
a) $1,000,000 for any one claim; and
b) $2,000,000 in aggregate during any one period of insurance - Must have appropriate arrangements in place to manage and supervise building surveying services
- Must pay an application fee
To keep a WA registration
- Must maintain their professional indemnity insurance at the required level
- Must maintain appropriate arrangements to manage and supervise building surveying services
- Must renew the registration every three years
They must comply with the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011, Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011, Building Act 2011, Building Regulations 2012, and Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011, and Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Regulations 2011.
