Building Regulations

Victorian building regulations are documented in Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2006

Building Act 1993

The Victorian building regulatory system stems from the Building Act 1993, which was introduced with the objective of:

  • establishing, maintaining and improving standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings;
  • facilitating the adoption and application of national uniform building standards and the accreditation of building products;
  • enhancing the amenity of buildings;
  • protecting the safety and health of people who use buildings;
  • facilitating and promoting the cost-effective construction of buildings; and
  • providing an efficient and effective system for issuing building and occupancy permits.

A copy of the Building Act 1993 can be found below.

Building Act 1993

Building Regulations 2006

Building Regulations 2006 were formed from the Building Act 1993. The regulations contain requirements that relate to building permits, inspections, occupancy permits, the maintenance of buildings and enforcement matters. The objectives of these regulations are based on the objectives of the Building Act 1993.

A copy of the Building Regulations 2006 can be found below.

Building Regulations 2006

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