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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/events
Events | Victorian Building Authority
Industry seminars, training courses and awareness programs.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/PES-previous-sessions
Practitioner Education Series previous sessions | Victorian Building Authority
You will view previous sessions of the Practitioner Education Series here.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/residential-tenancies-regulations-2021
Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 | Victorian Building Authority
These new laws expand the rights and responsibilities of renters (tenants) and rental providers (landlords).
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/building-permits/detached-permits
Detached permits | Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/complaints/complaints-process
How we handle your complaint | Victorian Building Authority
The VBA deals with complaints about problems with building or plumbing work in different ways. This is because different legislation applies.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools
Swimming pools and spas | Victorian Building Authority
On 1 December 2019 new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect, introducing new registration, inspection, maintenance and compliance...
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/contact
Contact us | Victorian Building Authority
Whether you're a building or plumbing industry professional, a home owner or a resident, we look forward to assisting you.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/plumbing-resource-hub/industry-guides
Industry Guides - Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/water-use/greywater
Greywater | Victorian Building Authority
Greywater is wastewater from household appliances such as showers, sinks, washing machines and dishwashers.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/plumbing-registration-and-licensing/the-difference-between-plumbing-registrations-and-licences
The difference between plumbing registrations and licences | Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/water-use
Water use | Victorian Building Authority
All about saving water and the use of grey water, stormwater and bore water.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/fees/frequently-asked-questions
Frequently Asked Questions | Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/security-of-payment/claim
Making a payment claim | Victorian Building Authority
A Security of Payment claim is a claim for a progress payment under the SOP Act.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/bams/VBA-Website-and-BAMS-Terms-and-Conditions
Portal Terms and Conditions | Victorian Building Authority
BAMS Terms and Conditions
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/rbs-statutory-powers-and-referrals/rbs-referrals-training-and-support
RBS referrals training and support | Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/security-of-payment/adjudication-activity-statistics
Adjudication activity statistics | Victorian Building Authority
Annual and historic Security of Payment adjudication activity statistics reports.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/renewals-other-requirements/compliance-certificates
Issuing compliance certificates | Victorian Building Authority
Only licensed plumbers can issue a compliance certificate. Registered plumbers must either work under the supervision of a licensed plumber or limit themselves...
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing
Plumbing industry | Victorian Building Authority
Plumber registration and licensing, plumbing regulations, requirements, resources and more.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/bams/faqs
BAMS FAQs | Victorian Building Authority
As BAMS evolves, we will continue to update these FAQs in response to industry use and feedback.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/building-resource-hub/webinars
Webinars - Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/watermark
Safety and plumbing products - WaterMark | Victorian Building Authority
If you are considering purchasing a plumbing product for a plumber to install, be aware that standards and regulations govern quality and installation in...
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/protecting-adjoining-properties
Protecting adjoining properties | Victorian Building Authority
An owner who is proposing building work has obligations under the Building Act to protect adjoining property from potential damage from their building work.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about
About us | Victorian Building Authority
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) regulates Victoria's building and plumbing industries. Find out more about our activities.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers
Consumers | Victorian Building Authority
Resources and safety guides for property owners, residents and renovators - and details on how to make a complaint about a builder or plumber.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/complaints
Complaints | Victorian Building Authority
Here's how to resolve your building problem and who can help.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/regulatory-framework/ncc-2022
National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 | Victorian Building Authority
The National Construction Code 2022 sets out the requirements for the design and construction of buildings in Australia, including plumbing and drainage work.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/security-of-payment/sop-adjudication
SOP adjudication | Victorian Building Authority
Security of Payment adjudication is a process created to resolve a disputed claim for payment due under a construction contract. It can help resolve payment...
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/national-construction-code-ncc-2022-consumer-guide
National Construction Code 2022 – consumer guide | Victorian Building Authority
The National Construction Code (NCC) sets out the requirements for the design and construction of buildings in Australia, including plumbing and drainage work.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/building-practitioner-registration/partnerships
Partnerships | Victorian Building Authority
If you are operating a building business structure that operates as a partnership, we will need to be satisfied that all members of your partnership are fit...
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/essential-safety-measures
Essential safety measures | Victorian Building Authority
If you are the owner of a building (other than a house or outbuilding), you are responsible for its upkeep and maintenance – particularly its safety features.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/a-new-regulator-with-new-powers
A new regulator with new powers | Victorian Building Authority
A new and more powerful building and plumbing watchdog, Building and Plumbing Commission, has been established to oversee the industries across the state.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news
News and events | Victorian Building Authority
News and media releases, plus events and seminars for building, plumbing and surveying practitioners.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/security-of-payment/options-if-a-respondent-doesnt-release-or-respond
Options if a respondent doesn’t release the amount claimed or respond | Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/tools/etoolbox
eToolbox | Victorian Building Authority
eToolbox is the BPC's secure online portal that helps plumbing practitioners to renew their registration or licence, and update personal details.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/building-practitioner-registration/apply-for-registration-online
Apply for registration online | Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/security-of-payment/changes-to-the-sop-act
Changes to the SOP Act | Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/plumbing-resource-hub/plumbing-faqs
Plumbing FAQs - Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/water-use/stormwater
Stormwater | Victorian Building Authority
Stormwater is rainwater that falls on the ground, paving, driveways or other hard surfaces within a property.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/plumbing-resource-hub/plumbing-industry-updates
Plumbing Industry Updates - Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/bushfire/private-bushfire-shelters
Private bushfire shelters | Victorian Building Authority
A private bushfire shelter (commonly referred to as a bushfire bunker) is an option of last resort where people can take refuge during a bushfire while the...
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/regulatory-framework/ncc-2022
National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 | Victorian Building Authority
The National Construction Code 2022 sets out the requirements for the design and construction of buildings in Australia, including plumbing and drainage work.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/legal/foi
Freedom of information | Victorian Building Authority
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 gives members of the community a legally enforceable right to seek access to information held by the government.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/building-resource-hub/building-templates
Building Templates - Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/building-regulations-advisory-committee/building-product-accreditation
Building product accreditation | Victorian Building Authority
BRAC assesses product accreditation applications against the performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia or the Building Regulations.
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/detached-permits-building-surveyor-register
Detached Permits Building Surveyor Register | Victorian Building Authority
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https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/ending-appointment-private-surveyor
Ending the appointment of a private building surveyor | Victorian Building Authority
As the property owner, you need to obtain consent from the VBA to terminate the appointment before another building surveyor can be appointed.
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