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Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel audit checklist for compliance and performance. Used by the BPC to assess installation quality, system testing and adherence to relevant fire protection standards.
Practitioner Education Series presentation outlining findings from the Proactive Inspections Program on fire separation construction.
Residential and Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems audit checklist for compliance and performance. Used by the BPC to assess installation quality, system testing and adherence to relevant standards.
Backflow Prevention audit checklist for medium and high risk systems. Used by the BPC to assess compliance, device installation and adherence to plumbing standards and requirements.
The VBA's Building Documentation Audit Volume 2 – Class 1a (March to August 2023) found widespread documentation gaps, partial compliance, and key risks in structural design, waterproofing, fire safety and drainage, highlighting the need for
VBA’s Building Documentation Audit Volume 2 - Class 1a (July 2022 to February 2023) found widespread documentation gaps and frequent non-compliance in residential building permits.
Fire Protection (Commercial/Industrial Sprinkler System) audit checklist for compliance and performance. Used by the BPC to assess installation quality, system testing and adherence to relevant standards.
Irrigation (Non-Agricultural) audit checklist for pressurised zones. Used by the BPC to assess compliance, system performance and adherence to plumbing standards and requirements.
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