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Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms are compulsory and must be installed in every residential building. CFA recommends that smoke alarms be installed in every bedroom and living area.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/smoke-alarms -
VBA Mail – December 2020
In a year that constantly challenged individuals and communities to work differently, Victoria’s building and plumbing industries united firmly over one goal – to keep the industry moving. VBA CEO Sue Eddy reflects on the final quarterhttps://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2020/vba-mail-december-2020 -
VBA Mail – April 2023
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2023/vba-mail/vba-mail-april-2023 -
Domestic Building Report template (owner-builder construction) (DOCX, 0.03 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0013/134320/OwnerBuilder-Domestic-Building-Report.docx -
Termites
Termites cause more damage to Australian houses than fire, floods and storms combined – and the damage may not be covered by household insurance.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/termites -
Plumbing compliance certificates
Only a licensed plumber may issue a compliance certificate – registered plumbers can't issue them.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/plumbing-compliance-certificates -
FS-02 Service penetrations of fire rated and smoke proof walls (PDF, 0.21 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/155938/Building_FS_02_Service-penetrations-of-fire-rated-and-smoke-proof-walls.pdf -
Earthquake design and construction
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/earthquake-design-and-construction -
Enhancement program to drive ESM maintenance
New initiatives to boost the compliance and performance of essential safety measures (ESMs) will be released later this year.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2020/enhancement-program-to-drive-esm-maintenance -
Wood heaters, solid fuel heaters, and flues
Wood heaters and flues should be serviced each year by a registered or licensed Mechanical Services plumber.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/wood-heaters-solid-fuel-heaters-flues