BSA - Helping Queenslanders Build Better

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?

Builders/Contractors	Homeowners	Certifiers	Accountants

Learn more about working in Qld	Info for homeowners and owner builders	Certifier application and information	Financial Requirements for Licensing and more

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.

Changes to the Legislation
From 1 December 2009, there will be a change to building licensing regulations in Queensland. Most work valued at $3,300 or less is now exempt from BSA’s licensing requirements. The previous threshold was $1,100. The following PDF provides answers to questions you may have about what has changed and the impact of this legislative amendment - click here to view.

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.

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

**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

Fire Occupational Seminars
BSA in conjunction with the Fire Protection Industry Board will be running seminars for those who are required to hold a fire occupational licence. Click here for more information.

Right to Information Reforms
New Legislation replacing the Freedom of Information Act 1992 came into effect on 1 July 2009.

Visit the Queensland Government's Right to Information website or click here to view BSA's new RTI information.

Fire Occupational Licensing Booklet
Click here to view detailed information regarding the new licence classes and frequently asked questions. Click here to view the new licence classes and information on how to apply.

New Scope of Work - Builder Project Management Services
Introduced on 1 January 2009. Click here to view the scope of work and a Q and A sheet.

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