Cladding safety

The establishment of Cladding Safety Victoria by the Victorian Government is a world-leading initiative.

Read Cladding Safety Victoria’s Annual Report 2023-24.

The Clerk of Works inspection program was established by Cladding Safety Victoria in 2021 to oversee the quality and safety of construction sites for buildings included in its residential Cladding Rectification Program.

CSV has reviewed in detail the original plans and permits for 1000 privately-owned apartment buildings. During extensive and direct engagement with impacted owners and tenants, two of the frequently asked questions have been: why was combustible cladding used and who is responsible? This report addresses the second of those questions.

Read CSV's 'Note to Fire Safety Engineers' about the application of the Cladding Risk Mitigation Framework and the Protocols for Mitigating Cladding Risk when preparing and providing advice.

Cladding Safety Victoria is supporting the mitigation of risks associated with combustible external wall cladding in Victoria, including by providing advice to building owners about how to manage combustible cladding.

The Protocols for Mitigating Cladding Risk is an approach developed by Cladding Safety Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.

CSV is undertaking a range of fire tests to increase our understanding of the performance of various cladding types and the degree of risk they pose.

Cladding Safety Victoria has provided information intended for owners of buildings who are replacing combustible cladding with a list of suitable replacement options to consider.

The Department of Transport and Planning has published information about the Cladding Remediation Partnership Program.

Cladding Safety Victoria's program has provided a unique opportunity to examine the performance of external wall systems behind the external layer of cladding.