Our role

The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria's new regulator for the building and plumbing industries.

We bring together the work of the:

• Victorian Building Authority (VBA)
• Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV)
• Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) function of the VMIA

For the first time, regulation, dispute resolution and domestic building insurance are handled by one agency. This gives us a clearer view of the whole building process, so we can protect consumers, support industry, and make the system easier to navigate.

What we do

• Register and license builders and plumbers
• Inspect and audit building and plumbing work to meet industry standards
• Help resolve domestic building disputes through our free service
• Manage and audit DBI for jobs over $16,000
• Enforce rules through rectification orders, disciplinary action and prosecutions when needed

Our purpose

We’re here to protect consumers and raise standards across the industry. Our focus is on strong, effective regulation that leads to better outcomes for Victorians.

New powers are on the way to help us respond to problems more quickly, including after construction is complete. But we’re already targeting our resources where they'll have the biggest impact.

To find out how we deliver on our role within the building and plumbing regulatory system, see Regulatory Policy Statement.