New mandatory inspection stages are being introduced in the 2018 Building Regulations which will come into effect on 2 June…
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In mid-2017 The Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) commissioned Professor Peter Shergold and Ms Bronwyn Weir to undertake an assessment of…
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When installing air-conditioner condenser units and planter boxes on upper-storey balconies in residential buildings it is essential to consider their…
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The new Building Regulations 2018 is set to commence on 2 June 2018 and will improve the documentation of permits…
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With greater powers and more resources, the VBA will be inspecting more buildings and building sites. New entry, inspection and…
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NCC 2016 Amendment 1 – Effective from 12 March 2018 The amended NCC 2016 Volume 1 will address fire safety…
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NCC 2019 Public Comment Draft The NCC 2019 Public Comment Draft proposed a number of changes which aim to deliver…
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When designing a new balcony or deck, consideration should be given to its intended use so that the appropriate sized…
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On 13 March 2018, the Minister for Planning issued a Ministerial Guideline removing the ability of Registered Building Surveyors to…
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In 1974 Victoria was the first Australian state or territory to enact heritage legislation. On 1 November 2017 the Heritage…
Continue ReadingWhat is the difference between Ambulant and Accessible facilities? Ambulant toilets are specifically designed for those with ambulant disabilities that…
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The Victorian Government is improving the operation of its planning system, making it more efficient and responsive. Over the past…
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Significant changes are on the horizon for building standards relating to fire safety, with draft amendments to all building codes…
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Compliance certificates are issued to certify that plumbing work complies with the relevant plumbing standard codes and regulations. The compliance…
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The National Construction Code is considered by some as a complex document to understand and interpret, accordingly, a major component…
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The Government has affirmed their commitment in ensuring best practice regulation and certification to ensure the safety of Australia’s buildings.…
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Following the events of Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria on the 7th of February 2009; regulations were rewritten and a…
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Victorian Cladding Taskforce On July 3 2017, the Andrews Labour Government announced that a new expert taskforce, “Victorian Cladding Taskforce”…
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When installing a domestic gas cooking appliance, the required clearance distance between a gas cooking appliance and a rangehood or…
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New changes introduced on 1 July 2007 have been implemented to help ensure that domestic building work undertaken to owner-builder…
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Did you know that it is an offence to appoint multiple Building Surveyors to work on the same project? Additionally,…
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Yet again, building façade compliance is a hot topic on a world-wide scale following the fierce Grenfell Tower fire…
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From 1 July 2017, a new way to purchase domestic building insurance (DBI) in Victorian will be adopted. BuildVic, will…
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There aren’t many things you can do in a modern world without the necessary required documentation and consents. Most building…
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Changes to the Building Act 19931 which took effect on 1 September 2016, introduced a maximum five year registration period.…
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Extract from WorkSafe Victoria Over the past decade, 16 people have died working with or around machinery such cranes, front…
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The VBA have identified a number of commercial and major residential development sites that do not comply with fire precautions required…
Continue ReadingMEDIA RELEASE on Behalf of Victorian Government Modern Fire Services For A Safer Victoria 19th May 2017 The CFA will…
Continue ReadingA recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the Melbourne CBD is being investigated by the DHHS to determine the source of…
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The ABCB conducted a review as to whether the fire safety objectives of the National Construction Code for Class 5…
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Effective 1 May 2017 changes to termite protection (AS3600.1 2014) requirements to new constructions will apply and replace previous editions. The most…
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Irrespective if a building is vacant, occupied or even partially demolished, the buildings Essential Safety Measures must be maintained and…
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A new Victorian Government service for resolving disputes between home owners and builders will launch next month. Domestic Building Dispute…
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A review of the residential zones that were introduced into Victorian planning schemes in 2014 has been completed and reformed…
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In late 2015 the VBA and Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) launched the “Proactive Inspections Program” to check building works under…
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Emergency services were called to an apartment complex at South Terrace, Bankstown, at 8.50am on Sunday February 12th, following reports…
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Amendment to the NCC on 1st May 2016 allows the use of timber in construction, for Class 2, 3 & 5 buildings…
Continue ReadingRecent case law at VCAT has highlighted the need for Relevant Building Surveyors to ensure that the cost of works…
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Build Aware is a new program launched by Victorian Building Authority (VBA), WorkSafe Victoria, Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), Energy Safe…
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On 1 September 2016, the Building Practitioner Board functions, powers and responsibilities were transferred to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA)…
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“It’s not wood, it’s aluminium”. Knotwood provide timber look cladding using an aluminium product. It is a long-life substitute for timber…
Continue ReadingFire doors are primarily designed to delay the spread of fire and smoke from one compartment area to another. Their purpose…
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Known as Zok or Zoki, he is famous for providing the team with project statistics, memorizing project job numbers and…
Continue ReadingStretcher facilities are installed in a building to allow a stretcher to be used for the safe evacuation of a…
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Demolition is defined as the complete or partial dismantling of a building or structure, by pre-planned and controlled methods or…
Continue ReadingWhen a fire safety matter (eg fire hose reel, fire hydrant) does not meet the minimum requirements of the BCA,…
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Public protection safety measures are put in place to safe guard THE PUBLIC against injuries, potential death and unrestricted entry…
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Fencing was present in 27% of drowning cases, absent in 27% and faulty in 35% of cases * Children most…
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With similar properties to Vitracore V2, Larcore A2 maintains a honeycomb core; sandwiched between uncoated aluminium panels and is AS1501…
Continue ReadingFrom 1 September, the Building Practitioners Board will no longer be in operation with all functions transferring over to the…
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