The Victorian Building Authority has announced its commencement of performance audits of demolition work in both metropolitan and rural areas. The audits will examine documentation prepared by registered builder-demolishers and relevant building surveyors leading up to, and including, the issuing of the building permit. It will also examine building sites to assess compliance with legislative requirements.

The audit will look closely at areas identified as presenting a risk, including relevant protection measures taken and ensuring that the appropriate registration of building practitioners involved in the work in place.

The VBA monitors building work by registered building practitioners to ensure that it is carried out competently and to a professional standard, and that it does not pose any risk of injury or damage to people.

The audit will continue from late 2014 to early 2015, with findings to be released by the middle of 2015.

If you have any questions about the audit, contact [email protected]

Learn more about the VBA’s performance audits.