Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Plumbers Insurance 2Sep 11, 2021 12:44 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Plumbers Insurance 4Sep 11, 2021 1:29 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Plumbers Insurance 6Sep 11, 2021 8:34 pm Information from VBA website. Resolving problems If you have any concerns about the plumbing work carried out by a licensed plumber, you should contact the plumber first to discuss your concerns and give them an opportunity to reassess and rectify any defective work. If the issue is not resolved, you can lodge a complaint with the VBA. See VBA complaints process. We have powers to compel plumbing practitioners to rectify any defective or non-compliant plumbing work that we identify. Release of plumber insurance details by the VBA It is recommended that consumers give licensed plumbers the opportunity to return to rectify non-compliant plumbing work if they are still licensed and able to attend. If you do not want the licensed plumber to rectify the work, or the person is no longer licensed or able to carry out work, you can make a claim on the plumber’s insurance within six years of the work being completed. The VBA holds details of the insurance policies of licensed plumbers due to its registration process for these practitioners, however as it is not a public registry it cannot release these directly to a consumer. If a consumer wishes to make a claim on a plumber’s insurance, they may seek these details from the licensed plumber directly, or it will be necessary to request access to the details via the VBA Freedom of information process. The required insurance is prescribed by the Victorian Government in Ministerial Orders signed on 20 June 2002. The VBA is unable to assist if an insurance claim is not successful or you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the claim. A dispute about the insurance claim can be resolved at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Please note that a licensed plumber may choose not to return to rectify work and to release their insurance details to a consumer themselves. I apologise for any confusion, but your understanding is correct. We approached our situation differently based on advice from… 11 54173 i would not be signing anything on the day read your contract about when builder submits final invoice generally, have to meet builder within 7 days of receiving final… 1 4996 Hi All, I just wanted to close this topic out with an update. So we ended up agreeing to a number with the insurance company, and after an extensive amount of hand… 8 24419 |