The obligation
PCBUs must give written notice to the regulator at least 5 business days before commencing specified high-risk demolition work.
Under WHS Regulation 142, a PCBU must notify the relevant regulator in writing at least 5 days before commencing: demolition of a load-bearing or structural-integrity-related structure at least 6 metres in height; or demolition work involving load-shifting machinery on a suspended floor. Failure to notify is a breach of the Regulations. Notice must be given before any work in the notifiable category starts.
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- PCBUs must give written notice to the regulator at least 5 business days before commencing specified high-risk demolition work.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Notification obligations for notifiable demolition work (Reg 142) is a WHS requirement set out in Demolition work (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Demolition work > Notification § 3.1 / Regulation 142.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Notification obligations for notifiable demolition work (Reg 142) is a WHS obligation under Demolition work (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs must give written notice to the regulator at least 5 business days before commencing specified high-risk demolition work.
What changed recently?
Notification obligations for notifiable demolition work (Reg 142) was last updated on 26 August 2026.
