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VBA Actions for the week ending 6 November 2020

Building surveyor inspecting window frame
A summary of VBA prosecutions, show cause notices, notices of decision, permit levy audits, proactive inspections and plumbing activities for the week.

Investigations (Building)

  • Warning letters issued: 1
  • Referrals for potential prosecution: 3

Complaints and Statutory Referrals

  • A building surveying company’s notification to a council under section 80 of the Building Act 1993 did not include information on the designated building surveyor.
  • Two building practitioners received warning letters for failing to comply with their respective Building Orders.
  • A builder received a warning letter for failing to call for a mandatory inspection.

Practitioner Discipline

  • Notices of Decision issued: 3

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal matters

  • The Tribunal affirmed the VBA’s decision of 15 January 2019 to refuse an application for registration as a Domestic Builder (Unlimited). Refer to VCAT Ref Z73/2019 Young v Victorian Building Authority for further information.

Proactive Inspections

  • 124 inspections across 26 municipalities
  • Building Orders for Minor Work issued: 3

Plumbing Audits

  • Audits: 116
  • Re-audits: 4
  • Inspections: 11

Statewide Cladding Audit

  • Inspections completed: 5
  • Buildings assessed by Advisory Reference Panels: 4
  • Of the buildings assessed by ARPs, all were rated high risk.