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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 -
Engaging a builder
Whether you're building a new home, adding an extension or carrying out structural repairs to your house, it's likely you'll need to engage building practitioner to do the work.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/engaging-builder -
Essential safety measures
If you are the owner of a building (other than a house or outbuilding), you are responsible for its upkeep and maintenance – particularly its safety features.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/essential-safety-measures -
Renewals
Registered plumbers must apply to renew their registration every three years. Licensed plumbers must apply to renew their licence every year.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/renewals-other-requirements/renewals -
Start your owner-builder application
Owner-builder applications are submitted and managed through VBA's online self-service portal VBA360.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/owner-builders/application -
Your questions on small second dwellings answered
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2024/your-questions-on-small-second-dwellings-answered -
Water use
All about saving water and the use of grey water, stormwater and bore water.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/water-use -
Regulatory priorities
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about/regulatory-policy-statement/regulatory-priorities -
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 -
Speakers – Building Surveyors Conference 2023
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/conference/speakers