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National Construction Code (NCC) 2022
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/regulatory-framework/ncc-2022 -
Balconies, decks and balustrades
Homeowners, tenants and property owners should regularly check and maintain any balconies, decks and balustrades. If not properly built and maintained, they have the potential to be a serious safety risk.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/balconies-decks-balustrades -
Building Industry Updates - Victorian Building Authority
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/building-resource-hub/building-industry-updates -
Organisational structure
Our organisational structure is aligned to an integrated functional service model to respond to the needs of consumers and practitioners.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about/structure -
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is one of the by-products of natural gas combustion, the process that occurs in a gas heater. It is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that can cause death or serious illness.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/carbon-monoxide -
Planning and building permits
If you are undertaking any building work on your property, you'll need to find out whether your project requires a planning permit, a building permit, or both.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/permits -
Problems and complaints
Here's how to resolve your building problem and who can help.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/complaints -
Hot water safety
Each year, hot tap water causes serious scalds to many small children and elderly or disabled people around Australia.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/hot-water-safety -
AS 4575 – Servicing Type A gas appliances
On 1 June 2022, amendments to the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018) came into effect which impact how gas servicing work is carried out on Type A gas appliances.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/as4575 -
Proactive Inspections Program
The VBA's Proactive Inspection Program (PIP) involves checking building and plumbing works under construction throughout Victoria.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/proactive-inspections-program