Written by Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is running a Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Inspection Program for the 2025/2026 event season, responding to fire safety issues identified at recent events and the ongoing need for strong compliance and risk management at high-occupancy venues and temporary structures. The program focuses on selected events across Victoria, where FRV personnel … Continue reading “FRV PoPE Inspections: Sharing Event Information to Support Safer Events”
Request for Assistance – Bushfire Recovery Support Murrindindi Shire Council has requested assistance from Building Surveyors and Environmental Health Officers to support bushfire recovery efforts following the Longwood Complex fires. Council is seeking to form at least six teams, with work expected to commence from Wednesday 11 February 2026. Based on current forecasts, the recovery … Continue reading “Request for Assistance – Bushfire Recovery Support”
Written by Shout Rock Decision 12 January 2024 The Shout Rock decision was released this week, following a swift turnaround with the hearing held less than 3 weeks ago. The court ruled that the Building Order to Minimize the Risk of Water Entry (BOMW) was invalid under section 113, which cannot be used to restrict access to … Continue reading “Shout Rock Decision”
UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO FIX OUR BUILDING REGULATORY SYSTEM 8 April 2021Significant changes to the building regulatory system are needed to improve community safety and address conflicts of interest, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) advocated today. The MAV made the announcement with the release of the Framework for Reform discussion paper by the Victorian Government’s … Continue reading “MAV MEDIA RELEASE”
Media Release Monday, 1 March 2021 Media Enquiries: Clayton Bennett – Senior Media Adviser 0417 854 245 or [email protected] Regulator takes outsourcing websites to task Victorians should be wary of anyone offering their building or plumbing services on online marketplaces and through apps. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) warns that consumers should always check the … Continue reading “Media Release – Regulator takes outsourcing websites to task”
A discussion paper is now open for public consultation in response to the Building Confidence Report. To varying degrees, all jurisdictions rely on private building surveyors as part of their building approvals process. The integrity of the process and those involved is essential to achieving National Construction Code compliant buildings. Building Confidence Report (BCR) recommendations … Continue reading “Public Consultation Required”
Thursday, 25 February 2021 Record attendance for building industry conference More than 700 building practitioners gathered virtually to hear industry experts discuss emerging trends and take part in interactive forums at the Victorian Building Authority’s (VBA) Building Surveyors’ Conference. The VBA’s CEO Sue Eddy said the theme of the conference was ‘reset and rebuild’. “The … Continue reading “Media Release”
Media ReleaseTuesday, 14 July 2020Media Enquiries: Hugh McMaster – Senior Communications Advisor0413 730 221 or [email protected] and plumbing work to continue with precautionsThe Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is urging Victorians to take extra precautions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) when using a builder or plumber. The Victorian Government has designated construction work as … Continue reading “[VBA media release] Building and plumbing work to continue with precautions”
Good afternoon, Please find the attached letter regarding Fire Rescue Victoria, on behalf of David Bruce, Acting CEO/Chief Officer, Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board. Regards, Jane Sexton Executive Assistant to David Bruce, Acting CEO/Chief Officer; Jasmine Doak, President Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board
Exemption regulations have now been made and are effective from 31st March 2020 Please see http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2020/GG2020S170.pdf and https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/as-made/statutory-rules/building-amendment-bushfire-demolition-work-regulations-2020