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Plumbing registration and licensing
Find out about plumbing licensing and registration.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/plumbing-registration-and-licensing -
Being an owner-builder
An owner-builder takes responsibility for domestic building work carried out on their own land, and undertakes a registration process.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/owner-builders/being-an-owner-builder -
Ministerial orders
Current ministerial orders that building and plumbing practitioners are required to comply with.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/regulatory-framework/ministerial-orders -
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is one of the by-products of natural gas combustion, the process that occurs in a gas heater. It is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that can cause death or serious illness.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/carbon-monoxide -
Your questions on small second dwellings answered
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2024/your-questions-on-small-second-dwellings-answered -
Engaging a builder
Whether you're building a new home, adding an extension or carrying out structural repairs to your house, it's likely you'll need to engage building practitioner to do the work.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/engaging-builder -
Renewals
Registered plumbers must apply to renew their registration every three years. Licensed plumbers must apply to renew their licence every year.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/renewals-other-requirements/renewals -
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 -
Start your owner-builder application
Owner-builder applications are submitted and managed through VBA's online self-service portal VBA360.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/owner-builders/application -
Water use
All about saving water and the use of grey water, stormwater and bore water.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/water-use