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June plumbing audit findings
The VBA’s risk-based Plumbing Audit Program has published its latest monthly report, including the top three causes of audit failure for June 2018. -
Designing ceiling installations for earthquake action
The VBA is aware that ceilings in buildings may not be designed to meet the requirements of AS 1170.4 – 2007 Structural design actions Part -
Unregistered or unlicensed plumbers unable to profit from contracts
Contractors and suppliers working under a contract can now recover monies owed in court as a debt when an unregistered or unlicensed plumber has carried -
Registration renewals now due three months before expiry
Building practitioners are now required to submit their registration renewal application form at least three months before their registration expires.The requirement applies to all Victorian -
New requirements for building registration
All Victorian building companies (Pty Ltd only) must be registered with the VBA from 1 July 2018 to enter into major domestic building contracts or -
Important information about professional indemnity insurance
The VBA understands that some practitioners are experiencing difficulties obtaining the required professional indemnity insurance (PII). -
Carbon monoxide testing and video
The VBA is embarking on an extensive carbon monoxide safety program to retrain all registered or licensed plumbers, making sure they know how to conduct -
Victoria’s building laws changed on 1 July 2018
Changes to Victoria’s building laws came into effect on Sunday, 1 July 2018.The reforms affect all building practitioners in Victoria, as well as some plumbing -
Annual increase to plumbing fees
Fees for compliance certificates, plumbing licences, registrations, endorsements and examinations increased on 1 July 2018. -
Vital role of Building Surveyors in your build
A building surveyor is an essential part of the domestic building process, providing independent oversight of construction work and on completion ensuring buildings are safe