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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 -
Service Charter
Our Service Charter sets out the standards of service you can expect to receive in your dealings with the VBA.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about/service-charter -
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 -
Bushfire resources
Information and resources on bushfires.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/bushfire/resources -
BAMS FAQs
As BAMS evolves, we will continue to update these FAQs in response to industry use and feedback.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/tools/bams/faqs -
Earthquake design and construction
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/earthquake-design-and-construction -
Carbon monoxide safety program
If you are registered or licensed in gasfitting or Type A appliance conversion/servicing, you must complete a carbon monoxide safety program.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/carbon-monoxide-safety-program -
Minimising foundation movement and damage to your house
Foundation movement is often caused by changing moisture conditions in the soil, but can also be caused by soil settling after a house is constructed, erosion of sandy soils, or tree roots growing under footings.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/minimising-foundation-movement -
Gasfitting
This guide explains some of the typical tasks for Gasfitting work.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/plumbing-registration-and-licensing/gasfitting -
Drainage
This guide explains some of the typical tasks for Drainage plumbing work.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/plumbing-registration-and-licensing/drainage