To perform various tasks in domestic construction in Victoria, Australia, you must first receive a licence in one of three categories, namely unlimited, limited or manager. Part of qualifying for one of these licences is understanding the specialization limitations or exclusions that authorities place on domestic building work. Since our company assists you with the licencing process, we understand all of these limitations in detail and share them with you in the following information.
Explanation of Domestic Building Work
This type of work includes tasks related to the renovation, construction, maintenance or improvement of a home. The definition of a home is any type of residential property including those industrial and commercial ones that are allocated for residential use. Refer to the list below to learn the specific exclusions to this type of work under the various licences that Victoria offers to domestic builders.
A List of Special Limitations With Domestic Building Tasks
The following are specific limits on the definition of domestic building tasks as it pertains to working in the industry in Victoria, Australia:
• A residence that is not designed for permanent habitation.
• According to the Residential Tenancies Act of 1997, a caravan or other vehicle does not fit into the category of a residence for the purpose of domestic construction work.
• Motels along with residential hotels, clubs or other residential properties that are licenced in accordance with the Liquor Control Reform Act of 1998.
• As the Residential Tenancies Act of 1997 states, a rooming house is another specialization limitation on domestic building work.
• Hospitals or lodgings associated with them, including nursing homes do not fall into the category of domestic construction work.
• Work on farm buildings other than the home.
• Renovation, construction, improvement or maintenance tasks on buildings designed for strictly business purposes.
• Stables or other buildings that house animals.
• Design tasks performed by an architect or other construction practitioner who is registered in accordance with the Building Act of 1993, such as a draftsperson or engineer.
• All other residences deemed unacceptable by the regulations.
• Tasks related to learning foundation data for a construction site.
• Transportation of a building from one location to another destination.
For further details on the specialization limitations of domestic building work, contact Builders Licence Made Easy. While you are at it, ask us about how we will assist you with becoming a registered builder in Victoria, Australia. You will be able to qualify for your licence on the first try when you turn to us for expert help.
