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New Building Manual Requirements Victoria
From 2025, Victoria will require digital building manuals for Class 1b, 2 and 3 buildings. Learn how OmTrak can help you comply.
What’s Changing - and Why It Matters
In 2025, new Victorian building regulations will require developers and builders of Class 1b, 2 and 3 buildings to deliver a structured, digital building manual at occupancy.
These changes aim to reduce defects, increase safety, and improve long-term building maintenance.
Key Points
- Mandatory building manual at handover
- Detailed documentation of permits, certificates, and asset data
- Ongoing updates required annually
- Two new construction inspection stages
- Applies to apartments, hotels, guesthouses & short-stay buildings
Who Is Affected?
Who Needs to Comply?
Class 1B
Small guesthouses & short-stay accommodation
Class 2
Apartment buildings & multi-unit dwellings
Class 3
Hotels, hostels,
student housing
What's Required
Stay Audit-Ready
- Building permit & supporting documents
- Occupancy permit
- Certificates for plumbing, gas, electrical
- Performance solution reports
- Asset register for common areas
- Safety checks & maintenance records
Why OmTrak?
OmTrak Makes It Simple
Progressive Capture During Construction
OmTrak lets you collect and organise documents throughout the project lifecycle — reducing last-minute stress, bottlenecks, and compliance risks at handover.
Approvals & Contractor Collaboration
Everyone is on the same page.
Subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders can upload, review, and approve documents in one place — ensuring accountability and version control.
Smart PDFs, Asset Registers, ISO-Aligned
Professional and compliant.
Final manuals are searchable, structured, and ready for facilities management — with outputs that meet ISO and regulatory standards.
Already used on major projects across Australia and New Zealand.
Why Act Now?
Don’t Wait for the Deadline
These changes are expected to come into effect in 2025. Whether your project is in planning or underway, now is the time to ensure your handover process is compliant. Acting early avoids delays, reduces costs, and improves outcomes.
OMTRAK - ONE CONNECTED SOLUTION
ONE CLOUD-BASED SOLUTION FOR ASSET OWNERS, FACILITY MANAGERS AND CONTRACTORS.
OmTrak is an easy to use online platform that manages the lifecycle of an asset, from design and construct to ongoing facility management. The award-winning software enables project teams to create, share and control data easily and accurately.
SPEAK TO AN OMTRAK CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE EXPERT
Contact us to find out how OmTrak can work for you. We’re always happy to answer any questions or organise a free demo for you to experience the power of OmTrak for yourself.
SPEAK TO AN OMTRAK CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE EXPERT
Contact us to find out how OmTrak can work for you. We’re always happy to answer any questions or organise a free demo for you to experience the power of OmTrak for yourself.