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20 July 2018

Referring directions to fix to the VBA – Attention to detail is the key

A large proportion of directions to fix (DTF) referred to the VBA by relevant building surveyors are being found to be unenforceable.
20 July 2018

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.
20 July 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
20 July 2018

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
20 July 2018

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
20 July 2018

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
20 July 2018

Important information about professional indemnity insurance

The VBA understands that some practitioners are experiencing difficulties obtaining the required professional indemnity insurance (PII).
20 July 2018

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
6 July 2018

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
5 July 2018

Annual increase to plumbing fees

Fees for compliance certificates, plumbing licences, registrations, endorsements and examinations increased on 1 July 2018.

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News

Referring directions to fix to the VBA – Attention to detail is the key

June plumbing audit findings

Designing ceiling installations for earthquake action

Unregistered or unlicensed plumbers unable to profit from contracts

Registration renewals now due three months before expiry

New requirements for building registration

Important information about professional indemnity insurance

Carbon monoxide testing and video

Victoria’s building laws changed on 1 July 2018

Annual increase to plumbing fees

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