Information on building regulations, registration, fees, enforcement and more.
Information on regulations, registration, carrying out your role as a building surveyor and more.
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Information about applying for an owner-builder certificate of consent, including eligibility, training requirements and more.
Information about building and plumbing matters for property owners, residents and renovators.
Information on the Victorian Statewide Cladding Audit and what’s involved in rectifying buildings.
The amendments to AS/NZS 3500.1 (2018) published as AS/NZS 3500.1 Plumbing and Drainage Part 1: Water Services is effective as of 29 June 2018.
This update was published by the VBA December 2018
The amendments to AS/NZS 3500.2 (2018) published as AS/NZS 3500.2 Plumbing and Drainage Part 2: Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage is effective as of 29 June 2018.
This update was published by the VBA December 2018
The amendments to AS/NZS 3500.3 (2018) published as AS/NZS 3500.3 Plumbing and Drainage Part 3: Stormwater Drainage is effective as of 29 June 2018.
This update was published by the VBA December 2018
The amendments to AS/NZS 3500.4 (2018) published as AS/NZS 3500.4 Plumbing and Drainage Part 4: Heated Water Services is effective as of 29 June 2018.
This update was published by the VBA December 2018
The amendments to AS/NZS 5601.1 (2013) published as AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas installations Part 1: General installations was published on 01 October 2020. Gasfitters are required to comply with the requirements of Amendment 4 to AS/NZS 5601.1 as of 1 October 2021.
This update was jointly published by ESV & the VBA November 2020
The amendments to AS/NZS 5601.2 (2020) published as AS/NZS 5601.2: 2020 Gas Installations Part 2: LP Gas (LPG) installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes was published on 01 October 2020. The requirements of this standard will apply from 1 April 2021, except for changes relating to cylinder quick-connect devices which will apply from 1 October 2021.
This update was jointly published by ESV & the VBA November 2020
Introduction of the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019
On 1 July 2021, the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 (PER Act) comes into effect. The PER Act introduces a new engineering registration scheme that will be co-regulatory, led by the Business Licensing Authority (BLA), supported by Consumers Affairs Victoria (CAV) and the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).
Engineers who provide professional engineering services in the areas of structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and fire safety engineering must register with the BLA as a professional engineer, unless they work under direct supervision or only in accordance with a prescriptive standard.
Professional engineering services in the building industry
From 1 July 2021, engineers who provide professional engineering services to the building industry must hold the following with the BLA:
The role of an endorsed building engineer will include the existing functions and obligations under the Building Act 1993 (the BA Act), along with more broadly providing professional engineering services.
The VBA will continue to undertake: