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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 -
Improving safety and compliance of heat pump hot water systems installations
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2024/improving-safety-and-compliance-of-heat-pump-hot-water-systems-installations -
Victorian agencies join forces to improve heat pump hot water systems compliance (PDF, 0.15 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/177330/Media-Release_hot-water-systems-compliance-210324.pdf -
VBA Annual Report 2021-22 Accessible version (DOCX, 0.48 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0004/165244/VBA2021-22-Annual-Report.docx -
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