RESOURCES
FAQ'S
What do building surveyors do?
Building surveyors provide independent oversight of buildings and building work throughout the construction process and upon completion of construction to ensure that buildings are safe for use, accessible and energy efficient. They do this by:
- Assessing and approving (where appropriate) applications for building permits.
- Undertaking inspections of buildings and building work.
- Approving building occupation/use (where appropriate).
Why should I choose MRA Building Surveyors?
Our team have extensive experience across multiple industry sectors, coupled with a practical, proactive and approachable manner.
With a focus on keeping things moving, we offer tailored advice that is specific to the needs of your project, cutting through complexity wherever possible, explaining as we go.
Can building surveyors give design advice?
When appointed as a permit-issuing relevant building surveyor, building surveyors can only give compliance advice and are generally restricted from giving design advice such as suggesting compliance options or cost-saving Performance Solutions.
However, when not appointed as the relevant building surveyor, building surveyors can be a valuable member of the project design team, helping to guide the design toward compliance and highlighting efficient and cost-saving design options and strategies that cannot be proposed by the relevant building surveyor.
Do all building works require a building permit?
Schedule 3 of the Building Regulations 2018 outline the scenarios where a building permit is not required. All other building works require a building permit.
What if I’m not happy with the service provided by MRA Building Surveyors?
Customer service is at the heart of what we do and we always aim to strike the right balance between client objectives and regulatory compliance.
However, in the unlikely event that we have missed the mark, please send details in writing to office@mrabs.com.au, outlining the nature of the complaint.
We will acknowledge the complaint within 7 days, provide you with a copy of our complaints handling procedure and work with you to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
ABCB – The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is a Council of Australian Government (COAG) standards writing body that is responsible for the development of the National Construction Code (NCC), comprised of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
AIBS – The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) is recognised nationally and internationally as the peak professional body representing building surveying practitioners in Australia.
BPC – The Building and Plumbing Commission (PBC) regulates building and plumbing practitioners to ensure the achievement of efficient and competitive building and plumbing industries in Victoria.
CFA – The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is Victoria’s volunteer fire service, operating across the State to reduce the occurrence and impacts of fire and other emergencies. The CFA are a reporting authority under the Building Regulations 2018 for building permits where a deviation from the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the BCA is proposed in respect of fire safety matters.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of 21st century Victoria, serving and protecting communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres. FRV are a reporting authority under the Building Regulations 2018 for building permits where a deviation from the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the BCA is proposed in respect of fire safety matters.
RICS – The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is recognised globally as the leading professional body representing chartered professionals across land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.