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Understanding domestic building insurance and why it is important
This webpage contains information about domestic building insurance (DBI) as well as frequently asked questions for consumers and practitioners.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/understanding-domestic-building-insurance-and-why-it-is-important -
SUPERSEDED BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit200422 (PDF, 0.77 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/163819/SUPERSEDED-BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit200422.pdf -
Building practitioner fees
Up-to-date information on registration fees, accreditation fees, permit fees and more.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/fees/building-practitioner-fees -
Your questions on small second dwellings answered
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2024/your-questions-on-small-second-dwellings-answered -
Building surveyor documentation and information obligations to councils
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2024/building-surveyor-documentation-and-information-obligations-to-councils -
Building practitioner fees
Up-to-date information on registration fees, accreditation fees, permit fees and more.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/fees/building-practitioner-fees -
Issuing compliance certificates
Only licensed plumbers can issue a compliance certificate. Registered plumbers must either work under the supervision of a licensed plumber or limit themselves to plumbing work that does not require a compliance certificate.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/plumbing-registration-and-licensing/renewals-other-requirements/compliance-certificates -
Making decisions about protection work
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2024/making-decisions-about-protection-work -
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 -
Protecting adjoining properties
An owner who is proposing building work has obligations under the Building Act to protect adjoining property from potential damage from their building work.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/protecting-adjoining-properties