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Complying with Regulation 47
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2024/complying-with-regulation-47 -
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/surveyors/regulatory-framework/ncc-2019 -
VBA Portal Privacy Collection Notice
How the VBA uses and discloses your personal information when you use Building Activity Management System (BAMS).https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/tools/bams/VBA-portal-privacy-collection-notice -
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 -
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 -
Pool and spa inspections and compliance
Pool and spa owners are now required to have their safety barriers inspected and to lodge a certificate of barrier compliance with their local council.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/inspections-and-compliance -
SOP adjudication
Security of Payment adjudication is a process created to resolve a disputed claim for payment due under a construction contract. It can help resolve payment disputes quickly, fairly and at less cost than going to court.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/security-of-payment/sop-adjudication -
Pool safety barriers
All swimming pools and spas capable of containing water greater than 300mm (30cm) must have a compliant safety barrier to restrict access to the pool area.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/pool-safety-barriers -
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 -
VBA Fact Sheet - Building Permits.pdf (PDF, 0.2 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/165364/VBA-Fact-Sheet-Building-Permits.pdf