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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 -
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 -
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 -
National Construction Code (NCC) 2022
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/regulatory-framework/ncc-2022 -
VBA Mail – August 2019
State Government initiatives addressing combustible cladding are vital for rebuilding public confidence in Victoria’s building system.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2019/vba-mail-august-2019 -
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 -
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 -
Pool and spa registration requirements
It is now mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with the relevant council.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/registration-requirements -
Information for Aycon Constructions & Building Services Pty Ltd customers
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/information-for-aycon-constructions-and-building-services-pty-ltd-customers