Applications for demolition licensing
There are two types of demolition licence (Class 1 and Class 2). Each licence is valid for a period of three years and is endorsed with a number of conditions and legislation that relate to the way demolition work is carried out in Western Australia.
Regularly check licences
To check if your licence or the licence of an employee is current, you can use the online licence search.
Compliance requirements in Western Australia
Notification of work
The WorkSafe Commissioner must be notified at least 5 working days before any Class 1 or Class 2 demolition work is intended to begin.
A copy of the notification form must be kept at the demolition site whilst the work is being done. A copy of Australian Standard AS 2601 The demolition of structures and a copy of the workplan required by the Regulations must also be kept at the site.
To get a WA registration
- The nominated supervisor must have an appropriate qualification or equivalent
- The nominated supervisor must have appropriate experience
- Must pay an application fee
To keep a WA registration
- Must renew the registration every three years
- They must comply with the Work Health and Safety Act (2020) and Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
