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When is a building permit required? Practice Note 32-2018
This practice note provides guidance on where a building permit is not required for building work.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/When-is-a-building-permit-required.pdf -
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The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) regulates Victoria’s building and plumbing industries, protecting the community and empowering building practitioners, plumbers and building surveyors.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/ -
Surveyor renewals and other requirements
Essential information for registered building surveyors, including your ongoing responsibilities.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/renewals-other-requirements -
VBA Building Technical Bulletin
The VBA Building Technical Bulletin is an opportunity for the VBA to communicate everything from practice notes and guidance material, to upcoming webinars and education opportunities.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/vba-building-technical-bulletin -
VBA Privacy Policy
The VBA is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals' personal and health information according to the principles set out in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/legal/VBA-privacy-policy -
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 -
Small second homes
It is easier to build a small second home following changes to the planning and building systems.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/regulatory-framework/small-second-homes -
Building Practice Note BP-06 (PDF, 0.17 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/136154/56905a4bc57e6ec7c994644194192d4d5e69b7eb.pdf -
NCC 2022 (Plumbing Code of Australia)
Answers to plumbing questions taken on notice during our National Construction Code 2019 Seminar Roadshow.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/plumbing-regulatory-framework/ncc-2022-plumbing-code-of-australia -
Storm and flood information
Every year, floods cause more damage than any other natural hazard in Australia. If your home has been flooded, take these safety precautions.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/storm-and-flood-information -
Industry Guides - Victorian Building Authority
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/plumbing-resource-hub/industry-guides