Unless exempted, all building work in this municipality must comply with the Victorian Building Act 1993, Victorian Building Regulations 2018, City of Melbourne Activities Local Law 2024, and National Construction Code.
The
Building Act 1993 governs building activity in Victoria. It sets out the legislative framework for the regulation of:
- building construction
- building standards
- maintenance of specific building safety features.
Get a copy of the
Building Act 1993.
The Building Regulations 2018 contain requirements in Victoria relating to:
- building permits
- building inspections
- occupancy permits
- enforcement of the regulations
- maintenance of buildings.
Get a copy of the
Building Regulations 2018.
Our Activities Local Law 2024 aims to improve the amenity of the municipality.
It serves to minimise nuisances caused by building works. Nuisances include:
- noise
- dust
- vibrations
- obstructions to pedestrians or traffic
- conditions that pose a risk to public safety.
Building and construction works are subject to requirements to help reach this aim. These are set out in the
Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works.
The Code is an incorporated document of the Activities Local Law 2024. Find out more about this and other
local laws.
The Australian Building Codes Board produces and maintains the National Construction Code. It provides a uniform set of technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures.
The National Construction Code incorporates all on-site construction requirements into a single code. Volumes One and Two are the Building Code of Australia. Volume Three is the Plumbing Code of Australia.
It is a requirement of the
Building Act 1993 that you comply with this code.
Find out more about the
National Construction Code.