What we do

The Building Appeals Board's (BAB) jurisdiction is set out under Part 10 of the Act and includes the consideration and determination of:

• appeals (ss 138 to 144A of the Act)
• disputes (ss 150 to 158 of the Act)
• compensation applications (s 159 of the Act)
• whether a provision of the building regulations should not apply to a building or land or should apply with a modification or variation (s 160 of the Act)
• whether a provision of the building regulations relating to access for persons with disabilities should not apply to a building or land or should apply with a modification or variation (s 160B of the Act)
• whether a particular design or an element of a building complies with the Act or the building regulations (s 160A of the Act).

The BAB hears these matters usually sitting in panels of 1, 2 or 3 members. Hearings are conducted either in a physical or virtual hearing room. Panels are made up of professionals from across the building industry, chosen based on the nature of the matter and the expertise required.

The BAB may also conduct site inspections and may list some matters for mediation if appropriate.

A written determination usually with reasons or findings is issued to all parties to the proceeding once the BAB has made its decision.

The BAB's determinations are final and must be put into effect by the parties to the proceeding. They can only be appealed to the Supreme Court of Victoria by way of judicial review on a point of law.