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Read the VBA’s 2023 to 2024 Proactive Inspections Program report, featuring 7,750 building and plumbing inspections, key compliance findings, enforcement actions, and industry safety insights across Victoria.
Learn what essential safety measures are required for Victorian buildings, who is responsible, inspection obligations, and how to maintain compliance to keep occupants safe.
Research into fire safety protection in multi-storey buildings, supporting safer design, compliance and occupant safety outcomes.
Flood Resilient Guide to Retrofitting Your Home for homeowners. Learn about flood resilient design, retrofit strategies, planning and insurance considerations to reduce flood impacts and improve recovery.
Explore the VBA Proactive Inspections Program Activity Report 2021 to 2022, featuring Victoria-wide building and plumbing inspection results, compliance risk data, enforcement actions, and construction industry insights.
Guidance in Q and A form on NCC 2022 energy efficiency Volume Two Part 2b, including performance solutions, compliance pathways and evidence requirements for Victorian homes and practitioners.
Research exploring digital planning and approval processes to improve efficiency, transparency and regulatory outcomes in construction.
Access the ministerial guideline on issuing building permits for demolitions or removals, outlining legal requirements and owner‑builder considerations.
This Ministerial Guideline explains requirements for issuing building permits where certain cladding products are used, supporting safe, compliant building work in Victoria.
Victorian Building Authority Proactive Inspections Program Q4 2020 to 2021 report covering building and plumbing inspections, compliance risks, enforcement outcomes, case studies, and regulatory findings across Victoria.