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Safety and plumbing products (WaterMark)
If you are considering purchasing a plumbing product for a plumber to install, be aware that standards and regulations govern quality and installation in Victoria.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/watermark -
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 -
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 -
What is commercial building work?
Those registered as a Commercial Builder are responsible for managing and arranging the carrying out of all components of building work for the construction of commercial buildings and structures, such as structural fit-out work...https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/building-practitioner-registration/commercial-builder/what-is-commercial-building-work -
Earthquake design and construction
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/earthquake-design-and-construction -
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 -
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 -
Water ingress – balconies, decks and terraces
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/water-ingress-balconies,-decks-and-terraces -
VBA Annual Report 2022-23 (PDF, 6.01 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/171986/VBA-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf