REGULATION - LATEST NEWS
- National code bolsters Victoria's already tough swimming pool rules
New swimming pools in Victoria will require four-sided pool fencing when the Building Code of Australia 2010 comes into effect. - Private Bushfire Shelter Building Regulations overturn misinformation and misconceptions in the marketplace
The Victorian Government is moving ahead of National Building Regulations, by bringing in new
interim regulations (554KB). The new interim building regulations will assist to improve consumer information about private bushfire shelters and help eliminate products that could be unsafe. Read more information about Private Bushfire Shelters Debunked (336KB). - Building Amendment Regulations 2009 effective 1 September 2009
The Building Amendments Regulations 2009 are effective from 1 September 2009. They amend the Building Regulations 2006 and support the Building Act Amendments of 2008. The Regulations can be downloaded here. A fact sheet (82KB) is also available. - Building Amendment (Bushfire Construction) Further Interim Regulations 2009 effective 1 September 2009
The Regulations apply to the reconstruction of a Class 1 building destroyed by the February bushfires which is in a WMO. These building have been exempted from the requirement for planning permits required by a number of triggers in the planning scheme including a WMO.
The new regulations apply some of the important bushfire safety requirements that would have applied under the WMO. These are access for emergency vehicles and installation of a static dedicated fire fighting water supply. The Regulations can be downloaded here.
Please note that the transition provisions of section 10 of the Building Act will apply to both sets of Regulations where a relevant building surveyor is satisfied and certifies in writing that substantial progress has been made on a design. - Annual increase in Statutory fees
Statutory fees have been increased by 3% in accordance with the CPI increase announced by the Treasurer. The new fees are listed in the table below. - Brumby government launches practical and accessible homes for all Victorians
In an Australian first, the Brumby Government will introduce a package of measures to encourage Victorians to Build for Life. A new community awareness campaign and regulatory measures will allow one in five Victorians who have a disability or are over the age of 60 to build accessible features into new homes. - BCA2010: Draft for public comment
Please note that the Public Comment Draft of BCA2010 is now on the ABCB website. Comments close on 3 August 2009 and must be sent to BCA2010@innovation.gov.au. - Australian Standard
The Standard is available for purchase from SAI Global, Standards Australia publication arm or can be downloaded from BCA on-line if you have a current subscription. For information on all Victorian Acts and Regulations these documents can be downloaded from the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website. - Amendments to the Building Regulations July 2009
The Building Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2009 have been made and came into operation on 1 July 2009. They amend the Building Regulations 2006 (the Regulations). The effect of the amendments relate to a CPI increase of 3.0 per cent to most regulated fees in the building industry. - Essential Safety Measures Maintenance Manual - available for $40
To order copies of the Essential Safety Measures Maintenance Manual simply complete the form and email or fax to Fiona (contact details are listed on the form). Description Regulation Previous fee (08/09) New fee commencing 1 July 2009 Application fee for certificate of consent 202 $79.15 $81.50 Maximum fee payable for a section 29A report and consent 312(1) $52.75 $54.35 Maximum fee payable for a report and consent under Part 4, 5 or 8 312(2) $211.15 $217.50 Maximum fee payable for report and consent for storm water drainage discharge point 312(3) $52.75 $54.35 Lodgement fees 320 $31.65 $32.60 Fees for the provision of information 327 $42.20 $43.45 Accreditation fee 1405 $1,583.50 $1631.00 Fee for a duplicate building practitioner's certificate 1508 $31.65 $32.60 Fees to the BAB for appeal under s138, 140 or 142 or referral under s156, 157 or 158 1602(a) Class 1 or 10 buildings
$263.90
All other Classes
$527.85Class 1 or 10 buildings
$271.80
All other Classes
$543.70Fees to the BAB for an appeal under s139, 144 or 144A, a referral under s150 or application under s164 1602(b) Class 1 or 10 buildings
$158.35
All other Classes
$271.80Class 1 or 10 buildings
$163.10
All other Classes
$271.80Fees to the BAB for an appeal under s141, a referral under s151, 152, 153, 154 or 155 or an application under s159 1602(c) Class 1 or 10 buildings
$263.90
All other Classes
$527.85Class 1 or 10 buildings
$271.80
All other Classes
$543.70Fees to the BAB for an appeal under s143(1) or an appeal under s143(1A) 1602 (d) $263.90 $271.80 Fees to the BAB for an appeal under s143(1) or an appeal under s143(2) or 143(3) 1602(e) $527.85 $543.70 Fees to the BAB for a request under s147 1602(f) $422.30 $435.00 Fees to the BAB for an application under s160 1602(g) Class 1 or 10 buildings
$95.00
Other classes
$211.15Class 1 or 10 buildings
$97.85
Other classes
$217.50Fees to the BAB for an application under s160A 1602(h) $211.15 $217.50 Additional fees to the BAB for a request under s147 for the purposes of s147(3)(b) 1603(a) $168.90 $174.00 Fees to the BAB for any matter where an inspection of the site is required 1603(b) $168.90 $174.00
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