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Learn how to make a drain booking in VBA360, including required details, step‑by‑step instructions, and tips to submit a compliant booking successfully.
Understand requirements for laying sanitary drains under buildings, including exemptions, compliance rules, and approval guidance for plumbing work.
Access the ministerial guideline on issuing building permits for demolitions or removals, outlining legal requirements and owner‑builder considerations.
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.
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.
Experience Statement for Building Inspector (limited registration up to 2000 m² and 3 storeys). Supports application and assessment of experience and competency.
This Ministerial Guideline explains requirements for issuing building permits where certain cladding products are used, supporting safe, compliant building work in Victoria.
Research exploring digital planning and approval processes to improve efficiency, transparency and regulatory outcomes in construction.
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.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.