BUILDING NOTICE/ORDER

Why Did I Get a Building Notice?

You likely received a Building Notice because your local council or a building surveyor believes that your building work may not comply with the Building Act 1993 or the Building Regulations 2018. This notice is a formal way of informing you that there may be an issue that needs to be addressed.

Common reasons include:

Building work was started without a permit.
The work does not meet building standards or codes.
The building poses a safety, health, or structural risk.
There was a complaint made by a member of the public.
You haven’t provided required Building Permit, documents or approvals.

A Building Notice gives you the opportunity to respond, explain, or rectify the issue before more serious action—like a Building Order—is taken

Building Practice Note NO-01: Building Notices and Building Orders

The Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018 in Victoria, Australia, set the rules for building safety and construction. They include guidelines for issuing Building Notices and Building Orders, which help ensure that building work is safe and follows regulations.

Here’s a simplified breakdown:

Building Act 1993:

Section 84 – Building Notices and Orders: This allows local councils or building surveyors to issue a Building Notice or Order if building regulations are breached. Notices inform owners of issues, and Orders require action to fix them.
Section 85 – Notice of Breach: If work doesn’t meet standards, a notice is issued to inform the owner and require corrections.
Section 104 – Protection Works: Allows a builder or property owner to issue a notice to protect neighboring properties from potential damage during construction.

Building Regulations 2018:

Regulation 100 – Building Notices and Orders: Describes the process of issuing notices and orders, including required details and compliance steps.
Regulation 112 – Compliance with Notices and Orders: Outlines what must be done to comply with notices/orders and the penalties for non-compliance.

These laws help ensure building work is done safely and according to the rules, protecting owners, workers, and the public.