Codes, Standards & Regulations
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Plumber Fined for Breaking Rules
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has penalised a plumber over $9000 for breaches of the Building Act 1993, including for failure to have pipework inspected, increasing ... -
Perth Tribunal Hits the Roof
The WA State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) has fined Perth builder Ben Trager Homes Pty Ltd $15,000 and reprimanded its nominated supervisor Ben Trager for not properly ... -
Look for the WaterMark on Plumbing Products
Victorians looking to purchase a plumbing product for a licensed or registered plumber to install should look for the WaterMark trademark, before splashing the cash. The ... -
‘Cunning Thief’ Penalised for Impersonating a Builder
A Victorian woman has pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to pretending to be a registered builder, and has been fined $8,000. Ha Thi “Miki” ... -
Building Company Penalised for not Following Process
A Victorian building company has been penalised $6,000 for failing to notify the relevant building surveyor (RBS) of completion of framework and a failure to act ... -
Gas Heaters and Barbecues to Feature Safer Cylinder Connection
Newly manufactured LPG gas appliances, including outdoor patio heaters and barbecues, will be fitted with a safer gas cylinder connection from Friday 1 April 2022, under ... -
Plumber Pays the Price for Non-Compliant Work
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has penalised a plumber thousands of dollars for various breaches of the Building Act 1993 which could have resulted in water ... -
Gas ‘Regulatory Impact Statement’ in Vic Now Calling for Submissions
The Victorian Government has released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) amending the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018 to mandate AS 4575 for Type A appliance servicing. ... -
Big Fine in WA
Defects at eight homes cost WA builder and supervisor $40,000 – Ventura Home Group Pty Ltd and Justayn James Bean Many areas of non-compliant building ... -
Targeted Approach to Proactive Inspections
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) continues to enhance its intelligence-based approach to proactive building inspections, to address compliance risks on worksites across Victoria. Analysis of quarter ...
