Complex or Standard Gas Installation?
Energy Safe Victoria is responsible for ensuring that all new and existing gas…
Domestic Builder Changes
The class of Domestic Builder – Manager (DB-M) is being phased out and will…
Building Permit Application Changes
Commencing 1 July 2019, Registered Building Surveyors (RBS) must submit an…
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…
Building Dispute Resolution Service
A new Victorian Government service for resolving disputes between home owners…
VBA Proactive Inspection Program
In late 2015 the VBA and Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) launched the…
Penalties for carrying out Building Work without a Permit
Effective 4th July 2016, land owners and owner-builders are responsible for…
Directions to Fix Building Work
Building Surveyors are required by law to issue a direction to fix building…