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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 -
Ending the appointment of a private building surveyor
As the property owner, you need to obtain consent from the VBA to terminate the appointment before another building surveyor can be appointed.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/ending-appointment-private-surveyor -
National Construction Code (NCC) 2019
Answers to building questions taken on notice during our National Construction Code 2019 Seminar Roadshow.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/regulatory-framework/ncc-2019 -
Legislative and regulatory amendments
On 26 September 2023, the Governor in Council amended the Building Regulations 2018.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/regulatory-framework/legislative-and-regulatory-amendments -
Building regulatory framework
We regulate Victoria's building industry according to the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018 and National Construction Code.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/regulatory-framework -
Plumbing Audit Program
The VBA conducts risk-based compliance audits and below ground drainage inspections of plumbing work throughout Victoria. Compliance Auditors conduct on-site audits to sample performed plumbing work based on the lodgement of compliance certificates.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/plumbing-audit-program -
Freedom of Information Act Part II Statement
The Victorian Building Authority (the VBA) is committed to making information easily accessible to the public. The VBA releases a large amount of information through online and print publishing, social media platforms, information sessions andhttps://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about/foi-part-ii-statement -
Bushfire areas and overlays
Information on bushfire attack levels (BAL), bushfire prone areas and bushfire management overlays.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/bushfire/areas-overlays -
What is building surveying work?
This guide explains the typical tasks involved in building surveyor work.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/building-practitioner-registration/what-is-building-surveying-work -
National Construction Code (NCC) 2022
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/regulatory-framework/ncc-2022