VBA Actions for the week ending December 18 2020

Hose reel inspection
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: 3
  • Number of referrals for potential prosecution: 1

Practitioner Discipline

  • Notices of letters before immediate suspension action: 1
  • Notices of Decision issued: 1

Proactive Inspections

  • 305 inspections across 29 municipalities
  • Building Orders for Minor Work issued: 5

Plumbing Audits

  • Audits: 163
  • Re-audits: 15
  • Inspections: 43
  • Re-inspections: 8

Statewide Cladding Audit

  • Inspections completed: 13
  • Buildings assessed by Advisory Reference Panels: 3
  • Of the buildings assessed by ARPs, 3 were rated as moderate risk.