Welcome to the Building Services Authority website
Building Services Authority (BSA) is a statutory authority established under the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991.
BSA's charter is to regulate the building industry through the licensing of contractors, educate consumers about their rights and obligations, make contractors aware of their legal rights and responsibilities, handle disputes fairly and equitably, protect consumers against loss through statutory insurance, implement and enforce legislative reforms and where necessary prosecute persons not complying with the law. Further information is available at - What is BSA?
Building Links Newsletter
The latest Version of the Building Services Authority's Building Links newsletter is now available to read and download from the BSA website.
The new-look Building Links is a compact four-page, web-based publication which will be issued every two months, improving the BSA's ability to deliver current information to its stakeholders in a more timely way and helping the BSA in its pursuit of greener practices.
Building Links is available under the 'Publications & Products' section of the website or by clicking here.
Changes to Financial Requirements for Licensing
Changes have recently been made to BSA's Financial Requirements policy - letters are being sent to licensees who the new provisions apply to. These changes DO NOT affect all licensees and applicants. A summary of the changes can be viewed here. More information is available here.
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Fire Occupational Licensing - A Burning Issue
In Queensland, Fire Occupational Licensing is mandatory for all practitioners carrying out or supervising Fire Protection work from 1 January 2011. BSA has developed a booklet designed to answer your queries about this new licence. Information on the licence application process can be found here.
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Rectification of Building Work (The Defects Policy) - New Board Policy
A new Board Policy on the rectification of defective building work came into force on 1 July 2010.
The new policy clarifies what BSA considers to be defective building work and reinforces the need for contractors to comply with the requirements of all relevant building regulations (Building Codes Australia, Australian Standards, manufacturer installation instructions) in any work performed.
There is also significant change in relation to contractor responsibilities in situations where subsidence to a residential building occurs. Where contractors are constructing on land where compacted fill exists they can no longer solely rely on a Level 1 Compaction Certificate issued for that land development to avoid accountability.
If the contractor's design engineer intends to omit piers from the footing or slab system, the design engineer is required to document requirements for further testing of or improvements to the fill to confirm its suitability such that piers are not required. If the design engineer concludes that piers are to be omitted, that determination must be supported by documentation from the engineer detailing the reasons for that decision.
View the Rectification of Building Work Policy and Explanatory Notes here.
Sunshine Coast Office Relocation
From Monday 19 April BSA's Sunshine Coast Office will be located at 6 Pikki Street, Maroochydore (200m closer to Sunshine Plaza in relation to the old office location).
Preliminary Recommendations from the Inquest into the death of Annette Lee Spencer
The BSA has been asked by the Coroner to highlight the need for an inspection of such buildings, to identify any structural concerns and for remedial work to be carried out. The Coroner recommends that house occupiers of all residential dwellings consisting of a wooden deck or balcony, but particularly those built pre World War 2, have those constructions checked for their structural integrity generally, but in particular for the particular construction method identified in this case. For the full recommendations, please visit http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/SpencerAL-PrelimFindings20091113.pdf
For further information on deck construction, please read pages 4 and 5 of the Summer 2009 edition of Building Links - click here
From April to June, BSA will run education sessions on timber deck construction. Click here for details of a session near you.
Cyclone Ului and Flooding in South West Queensland
If you have been affected by cyclone Ului or the recent flooding in Queensland, click here to view useful information and technical advice regarding the clean up and rebuilding process. This site also includes contact information for organisations that may be able to provide further advice or financial assistance.
Important Information - Roof Insulation
The Government is creating the Home Insulation Program Review Office to handle all insulation complaints and deal with risks created by unscrupulous operators. People can contact it by calling 131 792.
**IMPORTANT NEWS - INSTALLING INSULATION**
It is important that if you are an installer of insulation, or a homeowner planning on having insulation installed, you read the following information related to safe installation and installer registration requirements:
Energy Efficient Homes Package - Terms and Conditions of Registration
Energy Efficient Homes Package - Competency Requirements
Home Insulation Program - Factsheet for Installers
Ceiling Insulation - Q and A's
More information can be found at the Energy Efficient Homes webpage
Warning about MBW Group Developments Pty Ltd
BSA has issued a warning to contractors and homeowners to be cautious in any business dealings with MBW Group Developments Pty Ltd - click here for more information.
Building Links - Summer 2009
Click here to view the new edition of the Building Links publication.
New Sustainable Housing Laws
There is growing concern about the impacts of climate change and the need to improve the sustainability performance of existing housing in Queensland. From 1 January 2010, a sustainability declaration must be completed when a house, townhouse or unit is marketed or offered for sale. Click here to access additional information made available by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning.
Contractor Survey
Do you use BSA's Phone Pay system to complete your renewal? If yes, BSA would like your feedback. Click here to participate.
Contractor Survey-Feedback on BSA Services
BSA is committed to the continual improvement of products and services aimed at Contractors. This is your chance to let us know what is important to you. Click here to participate.
Contact Centre Customer Survey
If you have recently visited the BSA's Contact Centre in Brisbane or phoned the 1300 number, we would like to hear from you.
Click here if you have phoned the Contact Centre (1300 272 272)
Click here if you have visited BSA's Brisbane office
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