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Learn about changes to mechanical services and refrigerated air‑conditioning work in Victoria, including who is affected and current registration and compliance requirements.
Find out how to continue or delete a saved draft complaint in VBA360. This help page explains how to access your draft, resume completing it, or remove it if needed.
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.
Victorian Building Authority Proactive Inspections Program Q3 2019 to 2020 report covering building and plumbing inspections, compliance risk findings, enforcement actions, combustible cladding and fire safety issues, case studies, and regulatory
Learn when Plumbing Compliance Certificates are required, who must issue them, and the obligations for licensed plumbers, including common scenarios and compliance responsibilities.
Experience Statement for Building Inspector (limited registration up to 500m², no basement, 3 storeys). Supports application and assessment of experience and competency.
Research into regulatory reform supporting industrialised construction, innovation and compliant building outcomes across Victoria.
Standards alert for AS/NZS 5601.1 outlining key gas installation requirements and updates to support safety and compliance.
VBA’s 2024 Building Documentation Audit found widespread gaps in compliance and documentation quality, especially in wet areas, structural design, and drainage. The report calls for clearer building documentation and stronger oversight to improve
The Building Surveyor Audit Program 2021 reviews compliance of Class 2–9 buildings in Victoria against the National Construction Code. Based on 88 audits, the report identifies widespread documentation gaps and non-compliance, with every project