Update on Domestic Building Manager Transition arrangements
The class of Domestic Builder – Manager (DB-M) is being phased out and will cease to exist from 30 June 2022.
After the Victorian Government conducted extensive consultation with industry groups, regulatory changes have been made to assist with the phasing out of the DB-M class of building practitioner.
Major domestic building contracts must be entered by 30 September 2021
The regulatory changes mean registered practitioners in the DB-M and Domestic Builder Unlimited with condition 40 (DBU-40), limited to managing or arranging building work that is carried out by registered building practitioners in the appropriate class, may continue entering into major domestic building contracts until 30 September 2021.
After this date, DB-M and DBU-40 practitioners will no longer be authorised to enter new major domestic building contracts.
Building permits cannot name DB-M or DBU-40 practitioner after 31 January 2022
The relevant building surveyor (RBS) can continue to issue building permits naming a DB-M or DBU-40 practitioner as the builder on a building permit for domestic building work to be carried out under a major domestic building contract until 31 January 2022.
The RBS cannot issue building permits to DB-M or DBU-40 practitioners after this date. DB-M and DBU-40 practitioners are strongly encouraged to work closely with clients to engage with the RBS early to ensure applications for building permits are made with sufficient time to enable a RBS consider the application and issue a building permit by 31 January 2022.
It is important that you meet these deadlines, as your clients may be impacted if you do not.
Transition process for DB-M and DB-U 40 registrations
Practitioners with an existing DB-M or DB-U40 registration are encouraged to upskill and apply to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) for another class of registration, such as Domestic Builder (Limited) (DB-L) or Domestic Builder (Unlimited) (DB-U), as a matter of priority.
The VBA will work with DBU-40 practitioners to determine appropriate transition arrangements.
These changes apply to both individuals and companies registered as a DB-M or DBU-40.
To ensure we know about your specific circumstances and can keep you up to date, please register with us by calling: 1300 067 095, or email dbmtransition@vba.vic.gov.au