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Consumer's Guide to Building

Most Victorians undertake a building project at some time in their lives. Many do so without understanding the laws and regulations that govern building activity. This guide has been designed to give you, the consumer of building services,an overview of how they will impact on your building project.

Below is a link to the Building Commission's publication on Building in Victoria, a consumer's guide. Here you will find information on the following points:

  • Building notices
  • Building legislation
  • Starting out on a building project
  • Permits
  • Commencement of work
  • Building surveyors
  • Enforcement of the regulations
  • Disputes and other problems
  • Building authorities

View the Building in Victoria - A Consumer's Guide pdf on the Building Commission website.

For information on being an owner builder please see the Building Commission's guide to Being an Owner Builder.

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Planning and Building.