Building Permit Levy Changes
On 1 July 2019, the way in which the building permit levy is paid to the VBA…
NCC 2019 Changes Overview
All three volumes of the NCC 2019 preview, as well as The Guide to Volume One,…
Glass Splashback Requirements
Many installed gas cooking appliances are failing to comply with clearance…
Mandatory Registration of Swimming Pools & Spas
Legislation was recently passed to make the registration of swimming pools and…
Changes to the Victorian Plumbing Regulations
The Victorian Building Authority has worked with industry and the Department of…
Sub-Contractor Work Restrictions
A new registration process to ensure 'restricted works' are performed by…
Fire and Smoke Wall Penetrations
Mandatory inspections to all penetrations through fire and smoke resisting…
Regulation 126 - Certificate of Compliance
Inspection of building work is an important feature of the building permit…