How do I lodge a complaint with QBCC?
How do I lodge a complaint with QBCC?
You can lodge a suggestion, compliment or complaint about the service we have provided:
- through our online feedback form.
- by phone— 139 333.
- by mail— Manager, Integrity and Complaints Branch. Queensland Building and Construction Commission. GPO Box 5099. BRISBANE QLD 4001.
Do electricians need a QBCC licence?
an electrician carrying out electrical work (an electrician cannot carry out building work without a QBCC licence) – contact the Electrical Safety Office in Workplace Health & Safety.
Who needs a QBCC?
If you are overseeing work that involves plumbing and drainage, gas fitting, pest control or fire protection, you need a QBCC licence regardless of the value of the work. If you are an employee, you don’t need a licence unless you become responsible for: Overseeing and directing the building work.
When did BSA change to QBCC?
1 December 2013
On 1 December 2013 the Queensland Building Services Authority (QBSA), Queensland’s governing body for the Building and Construction Industry, was replaced by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
Can you claim for poor workmanship?
It’ll depend on what exactly the issue is, but if your builder has breached any of the terms, you’re entitled to have repairs or replacements done and any faulty workmanship put right, free of charge. This should happen within a reasonable time and without causing you significant inconvenience.
How do I report a dodgy builder?
Firstly, you should contact the police. These dodgy builders have technically committed fraud, so you should report them to the authorities with as much information as you possibly can.
Who needs an electrical licence in QLD?
Electrical work licences and electrical contractor licences are needed for electrical work in Queensland. If you are planning certain types of work using electrical equipment, you must hold an appropriate electrical work licence.
What is a BSA licence in Australia?
The Queensland Building Services Authority (BSA) is a statutory authority established to regulate the Queensland building industry. It is BSA’s mission to improve standards, equity and confidence in the building industry. Any contractors performing building work valued over $3,300 must hold a BSA licence.
Does a painter need a QBCC licence?
4. Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, Trade TAFE course #5129. Under the QBCC ACT, a QBCC contractor’s licence is required to carry out or undertake to carry out painting and decorating if the value of the work exceeds $3,300 (including the cost of materials).
What is building work under QBCC?
Subject to exceptions prescribed in schedule 1 of the QBCC Regulation, building work is defined in the QBCC Act to include the erection, construction, improvement, repair or alteration of building, including a fixed structure. Work personally performed by the owner of land if the work value is $11,000 or less.
What is a BSA licence Qld?
What happens if a tradesman doesn’t finish a job?
If the job is incomplete and a solution cannot be found, you could stop paying the contractor, fire your contractor and/or hire another contractor to complete the job (remember to keep a paper trail of work completed and costs). 6. File a complaint with a local government agency, like the Consumer Beware List.
What are my rights for bad workmanship?
You’re legally entitled to either: ask them to fix the problem – if they provided you with goods as well as the service, (eg they bought the shower and fitted it) get a refund and stop them doing any more work – if they just provided the service (eg you bought the shower and they fitted it)
Who do I complain to about bad workmanship?
Call the builder to let them know you’re unhappy with the work and how you want them to put it right. Speak to the original trader you agreed the work with even if they have subcontracted it out. Give them a reasonable timeframe in which to do the remedial work with an agreed deadline.
What to do when a builder rips you off?
Go to the police If you cannot find the builder and you haven’t paid all monies upfront, then it might be better to quit while you’re ahead. Severing all links with a builder because you have lost complete faith in them is often the most reasonable response.
What can you do if you get scammed by a builder?
Can I do my own electrical work Qld?
It is illegal to do electrical work in Queensland without a licence. Section 55 of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (ES Act) states that only very limited unlicensed tasks are allowed, such as: authorised testing of electrical equipment. installing or repairing telecommunication cables.
Can I do electrical work myself?
Remember that any DIY electrical work carried out by an unregistered person must be tested and certified by a competent electrician, to ensure the safety of the wiring in your home.
Do painters need a license in QLD?
Anyone who wishes to undertake any painting work valued at more than $3,300 including materials and labour, must have a painters licence.
What does BSA stand for in Queensland?
ABOUT BSA. The Building Services Authority (BSA) is a statutory authority established under the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 (QBSA Act) to regulate the building industry.
