The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) achieves community expectations of safety, health and amenity in the design, construction and use of buildings through nationally consistent building codes, standards, regulatory requirements and regulatory systems.

http://www.abcb.gov.au...

http://www.abcb.gov.au/

When building or renovating your home, there are many things to consider, such as finding financial support, registered builders, insurance, contracts and safety codes.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Building+%26+Renovation?OpenDocument&1=40-Building+%26+Renovation~&2=~&3=~

Provides information about the Building Act and Regulations. Includes recent changes to the Building Regulations 2006 that came into effect on Tuesday 10 October 2006.

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au...

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/www/html/488-introduction.asp

Provides information about the Building Commission in its role to oversee the regulation and administration of building control in Victoria. Gives details about the various services (including building permits, insurance, levies, registered building practitioners) and initiatives and regulations in the building industry.

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au...

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/www/html/7-home-page.asp

Provides information about planning and building matters in Victoria associated with bushfire prevention and recovery.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au//DSE/nrenpl.nsf/LinkView/B84D63822645F9BFCA257642001DE8A33AFDBF77580D7A93CA256D19002583CC

Provides handy hints to guide you through the building process and, importantly, the laws and regulations that affect domestic building, and the ongoing care for commercial buildings.

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au...

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/www/html/41-the-building-process.asp?intLocationID=29

This 'Quickguide' provides access to the law contained in the Fences Act 1968 (Victoria). Before proceeding to fence, you should check Building and Planning Permit requirements with your local Council.

http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au...

http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lawreform/inquiries/Fences%20Act/QuickGuide/default.htm

Due to the introduction of the Building Regulations 2006 from 13 June 2006, all Practice Notes have been updated and are available on this website.

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au...

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/www/html/2296-practice-notes.asp?intSiteID=1

Provides a list of publications sorted by subject and title. Most of the Building Commission's publications can be downloaded free of charge unless otherwise stated.

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au...

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/www/html/139-introduction.asp

ResCode is a package of provisions for residential development which are incorporated into planning schemes and the Building Regulations. Provides links to the provisions, information about various types of dwelling and planning and building permits.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrenpl.nsf/LinkView/3E1E42E7D0826397CA2572F90004E6115A86C7AA2F9C6A69CA2572F90007211A