The below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) demolition licence holders are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under Automatic mutual recognition, you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below.
If you need to apply for a WA licence see Demolition licence - New.
Licence Identifier: WAD00 – WAD0000
Scope of work
The demolition or dismantling of:
- a structure 2 metres or higher which is not a single storey dwelling; or
- a fence or wall 1.8 metres or higher.
The licence can be designated Class 1 or Class 2.
Specific activities
Class 1 demolition work is work:
- comprising the total demolition or dismantling of a structure that is 10 metres or more in height when measured from the lowest ground level of the structure to the highest part of the structure
- comprising the partial demolition or dismantling of a structure that is 10 metres or more in height when measured from the lowest ground level of the structure to the highest part of the structure
- comprising demolition work on a structure and involving the use of load shifting equipment on a suspended floor
- comprising demolition work on pre-tensioned or post-tensioned structural components of a structure
- comprising demolition work on a structure containing precast concrete elements erected by the tilt-up method of construction
- involving the removal of key structural members of a structure so that the whole or a part of the structure collapses
- done to a structure involving explosives
- comprising demolition work on a structure that involves the use of a tower crane or any crane with a safe working load greater than 100 tonnes
- involving the removal of an area of brittle or fragile roofing material in excess of 200 m2 from a structure if any part of the area to be removed is 10 metres or more above the lowest ground level of the structure.
Class 2 demolition work is work comprising demolition work involving a structure that is less than 10 metres in height when measured from the lowest ground level of the structure to the highest part of the structure, excluding:
- demolition work on a single storey dwelling.
- demolition work on a structure and involving the use of load shifting equipment on a suspended floor.
- demolition work on pre-tensioned or post-tensioned structural components of a structure.
- demolition work on a structure containing precast concrete elements erected by the tilt-up method of. construction.
- work involving the removal of key structural members of a structure so that the whole or a part of the structure collapses.
- work done to a structure involving explosives.
- work comprising demolition work on a structure that involves the use of a tower crane or any crane with a safe working load greater than 100 tonnes.
Compliance requirements in Western Australia
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.
