When constructing a new home, getting renovations done or hiring a tradesperson
you are protected by legislation which requires that the building work must be
undertaken in a proper and workmanlike manner, in accordance with the contract and
that materials used by the builder or trade are of merchantable quality and reasonably
fit for purpose.
The legislative frame work provides information on what must be attained in relation to
building work, building contracts and building workmanship.
These requirements must be met by builders and individual trades involved with the
construction or renovation of your home. Failure by your builder or trades to adhere to the
guidelines can result in court or tribunal ordered rectification work, demolition of noncompliant
structures, loss of the builders’ building license and / or fines for the builder / trade.
Home Building Work must satisfy the requirements set out within:
Home Owners Building Act 1991
Building Act 2011
Building Regulations 2012
The Building Code of Australia
How can SHS Building Consultants help?
An SHS report will inform you of which requirement has not been met with reference
to the applicable legislative requirement and any implied breach of the legislative
requirement. Your builder will have a chance to fix the defective work once it has been
identified and / or the report may be used at the Western Australian Building
Commission as an expert witness report.
