Building Regulations

Building Permits

When is a building permit required?

Practice Note 2008-32 has been provided to assist the industry apply the relevant legislative requirements on this issue by the Building Commission. They have changed with each issue of the Building Regulations (1994, 2006, 2006) and re-issue of the relevant Practice Note. (2006-32, 2008-32).

Essential Safety Measures Maintenance Manual (Fourth Edition) Now Available

Submitted by admin on August 30, 2007 - 23:14.

The new fourth edition of the Victorian Building Commission Essential Safety Measures Manual is now available.

New Essential Safety Measures Maintenance Manual

Submitted by rporteous on June 29, 2007 - 09:27.

Since 1997 the Building Commission's Essential Services Manual has been an essential guide for building owners and facility managers. Currently in its third edition, the manual provides guidance on the maintenance requirements for services in buildings.

Now with the changes to the Building Regulations, the Victorian Building Commission is in the process of producing a new and enhanced version of the ''Essential Safety Measures Maintenance Manual'' is currently being prepared for printing and will be released soon. The new manual will be available in CD format, the Building Commission website and in hard copy form.

Victoria - Building Regulations

An essential safety measure defined under the Building Regulations 2006 include the following examples: