Informational Links
Building Commission is a self-funding statutory authority established in 1994 to play a key role in the reform of building control in Victoria, which was initiated with the Building Act 1993.
Department of Infrastructure DOI is the lead provider of essential infrastructure in Victoria, with responsibility for transport, ports and marine, freight, information and communication technology (ICT), major development, energy and security.
Department of Sustainability and Environment provides advice and support to the Victorian Government and inisters on strategic and sustainability with regard to planning and the environment.
Melbourne Fire Brigade is managed by the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFESB), constituted under the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Act 1958. The MFB holds strong partnerships with community stakeholder groups, other emergency service organisations, and private industry throughout metropolitan Melbourne.
The Country Fire Authority provides emergency fire services throughout the greater part of Victoria (except the Metropolitan Area).
The Plumbing Industry Commission (Victoria) is responsible for licensing, insurance requirements, self certification, managing regulations, auditing of completed work and consumer protection.
The Victorian WorkCover Authority is the manager of Victoria's Workplace safety system ie. workplace injuries, enforce OHS laws, insurance, help injured workers and manage the workers compensation scheme.
Victorian Government Web Site.
Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents Source of all the Victorian State Government Building Acts and Regulations.
Australian Building Codes Board is responsible for the creation of nationally consistent building codes, standards, regulations requirements and regulatory systems.
Fire Protection Association of Australia represents those involved in seeking to promote fore awareness and the work of the fire protection industry.
Australian Institute of Refridgeration, Airconditioning and Heating encourages best practice through professional development, accreditation programs and a wide range of technical publications.
CSIRO - Manufacturing & Intrastructure Technology CMIT is Australia's premier research organisation. Research includes science technology, products and services to infrastructure and the built environment industries.
Certifire Australia provides to users of passive fire protection products and independant third party certification that products comply with the requirements Certfire Schedules and Certificates.
Standards Australia is a not-for-profit independent organisation which researches and publishes Standards through a consultation basis with stakeholders.
BRANZ - The Building Research Association of New Zealand is the construction industries research, testing, consulting and technology transfer organisation.
