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Research into wet fire protection equipment servicing, supporting compliance, system reliability and improved fire safety outcomes.
Victorian Building Authority Proactive Inspections Program Q2 2020 to 2021 report covering building and plumbing inspections, compliance risks, enforcement outcomes, industry compliance trends, case studies, and regulatory findings across Victoria.
Fact sheet on sanitary drains under buildings. Explains regulatory requirements, exemptions and when modification approval is needed to meet BPC compliance standards.
Explore the VBA’s Q4 2022 to 2023 Proactive Inspections Program report, featuring 1,610 building and plumbing inspections, key compliance findings, enforcement actions, and insights into construction safety and quality across Victoria.
Read the VBA’s Q3 2022 to 2023 Proactive Inspections Program report, featuring 1,887 building and plumbing inspections, key compliance findings, enforcement actions, and insights into building safety and industry standards across Victoria.
Experience Statement for Building Inspector (limited registration up to 500m², no basement, 3 storeys). Supports application and assessment of experience and competency.
This document outlines the key updates in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 Volume 1, highlighting transition timelines and major regulatory amendments for commercial buildings from the previous 2022 baseline. It details critical changes
Research into capturing digital building information to improve compliance, transparency and lifecycle management in construction.
Standards alert for Amendment 4 to AS/NZS 5601.1 outlining updates to gas installation requirements and compliance standards.
Read the VBA’s Q1 2022 to 2023 Proactive Inspections Program report, featuring 2,406 inspections across 58 municipalities, identifying compliance risks in 51% of sites inspected.