WA
WA Pool and Spa Licence Rules
Use Building and Energy WA / DEMIRS online licence search for electricians, gas fitters and plumbers, plus ARC for refrigerant handling.
What to check in WA
ElectricalWorker + contractor authority
For fixed-wired equipment, RCD/safety-switch symptoms, 240V testing and electrical component work.
GasGasfitting / appliance servicing
For gas heaters, burners, gas valves, gas pressure, flues and combustion-related work.
PlumbingPlumbing and drainage
For regulated water, drainage, gas pipework and connected building services.
RefrigerantARC licence
For heat pump work involving refrigerant handling or relevant components.
WA official sources
| Claim or check | Official source | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| Licence lookup | Building and Energy licence and registration search | WA online licence search for licensed tradespeople and registered practitioners. |
| Electrical | Electrical licensing | WA electrical worker, contractor and restricted electrical licensing information. |
| Electrical contracting | Electrical contractor licensing | WA electrical contractor licensing information. |
| Plumbing | Plumbers licensing | WA plumbers licensing information. |
| Trade lookup | Find a licensed electrician, gas fitter or plumber | WA public check page for electricians, gas fitters and plumbers. |
| Pool/spa service qualification | CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service | Entry-level qualification for routine swimming pool and spa maintenance; the published qualification says there are no entry requirements. |
| Pool/spa service qualification | CPP41319 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service | Qualification for people working in the swimming pool and spa service sector. The national register states no licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to the qualification itself at publication. |
| Refrigerant | Refrigerant Handling Licence types | National refrigerant handling licence categories. Check scope before work on heat pumps or refrigeration circuits. |
| Refrigerant lookup | Check a Refrigerant Handling Licence | Public licence check for ARC Refrigerant Handling Licences. |