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 inquiries or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our licensing team on 1300 489 099.
Under the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 you can be registered as a building surveying practitioner (level 1 or level 2 or technician).
How do I apply?
To apply for registration as a building surveying practitioner you must complete an application form for the relevant level below. Choose which level with the requirements that best match your qualifications and experience.
When you have completed the application form submit it and your supporting documentation to Licensing Services with the applicable fees. Your application can be submitted online, by post or in person.
Levels and 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 practitioner scope of work
Show moreThe below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) registered building surveying practitioners 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: BSP00 – BSP0000
Scope of work
Level 1 (LVL1): Unlimited – work in respect of any building or incidental structure
May be a nominated supervisor.
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 storeys in height.
May be a nominated supervisor.
Technician (TECHN): 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 500m2 and not more than 2 storeys in height.
Specific activities
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.
The examination of an existing building or incidental structure to assess the safety, accessibility and energy efficiency of the building or incidental structure.
The certification (but not issuing) of certificates of design compliance, certificates of construction compliance and certificates of building compliance.
Compliance requirements in WA
To get a WA registration
- Must have an appropriate qualification or equivalent
- Must have appropriate experience
- Must have an Australian Police Check
- Must be a fit and proper person to hold a registration
- Must pay an application fee
To keep a WA registration
- 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.
