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What are permitted assessment reference materials?

During your BPC exam and/or interview, you will be required to demonstrate that you can correctly locate and interpret information from relevant reference materials, such as:

Acts and regulations
The National Construction Code (NCC)
Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) standards and protocols
Australian Standards
BPC guide to standards and tolerances - 2015 'under review' version.

For online exams, you may access these documents at any time by clicking on the book icon at the top-right of the screen, and may only access them via approved websites. This will be demonstrated in the untimed introduction section of the exam.

You are not allowed to use any document or information source unless listed as a permitted reference, including:

other file formats or platforms to access reference material
internet search websites
webpages except the following:
- Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) website
- Standards Australia website or one of their authorised distributors
- Victorian legislation website
- BPC website
artificial intelligence (AI) software or websites.

Australian Standards

To access Australian Standards online during the exam you will be required to have an active subscription or have purchased an online accessible version. Australian Standards subscriptions or purchases can be organised via Standards Australia or one of their authorised distributors. Payment for access to Australian Standards is the sole responsibility of the test taker.

Tip: Ensure you know your login credentials before the exam as you will be required to enter your user name and password when trying to access the standards during the exam.

Note

Printed and PDF (saved to your computer) versions are not permitted for online exams.

However, the BPC will allow applicants who have their own hard copy reference materials to attend an exam at a BPC location for a transitional period.

If you can only access Australian Standards in hard copy, please contact the BPC at onlineexams@bpc.vic.gov.au. You will be required to take your exam in person.

After the transition period, the BPC will no longer provide the option to complete the exam in person for this reason.

Interviews

You may bring printed permitted materials and also bring a copy of your evidence portfolio and other relevant project documentation. This documentation should be organised by project and in a way that allows you to quickly locate a document that may be referred to in an interview.

Where to obtain permitted reference material documents

See the Building regulatory framework for an overview of the Victorian Regulatory Framework.

Acts and Regulations	Building Act 1983 Building Regulations 2018 Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
National Construction Code	Australian Building Codes Board website
Australian Standards	Purchase from Standards Australia or your preferred distribution partner.
Guide to Standards and Tolerances	Guide to standards and tolerances (Under review)

Which NCC version?

You will need to refer to the current version: NCC 2025 Volume 3 Plumbing Code of Australia

Recommended reference materials for each class

The following permitted reference materials are recommended to have available:

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footing
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
AS 3959-2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire–prone areas
AS 4654.1 and AS 4654.2 Waterproofing membranes for above ground use
AS1288 Glass in buildings
AS3660.1 Termite management
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility
AS 1926.1 and AS 1926.2 Swimming pool safety

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footing
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
AS 3959-2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire–prone areas
AS 4654.1 and AS 4654.2 Waterproofing membranes for above ground use
AS1288 Glass in buildings
AS3660.1 Termite management
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility
AS 1926.1 and AS 1926.2 Swimming pool safety

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
AS1926.1 Swimming Pool Safety - Fencing for Swimming Pools – Victoria 1993
AS1926.1 Swimming Pool Safety - Fencing for Swimming Pools – Victoria 1986
AS1926.1 Swimming Pool Safety - Fencing for Swimming Pools – Victoria 2007 (including Amendment 1 which was incorporated at the same time)
AS1926.1 Swimming Pool Safety - Fencing for Swimming Pools – Victoria 2012
Building Act Swimming Pool Safety - Fencing for Swimming Pools – Victoria 1993

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.2 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footing
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
AS 3959-2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire –prone areas
AS 4654.1 and .2 Waterproofing membranes for above ground use
AS1288 Glass in buildings
AS3660.1 Termite management
AS4678 Earth-retaining structures
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility
AS 1926.1 and AS 1926.2 Swimming pool safety
AS 1100.301 Technical Drawing
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS/NZS 1170 Structural design actions
Part 2 2011 Wind actions (Amdt 1, 2 and 3)
AS 2293 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings
AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets selection and location
AS1851.1 Maintenance of fire services (cannot access from BPC)
AS1170.2 Structural loading – wind
AS2293.1 and 2293.2 Emergency lighting
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footing
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
AS 1926.1 and AS 1926.2 Swimming pool safety
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS1288 Glass in buildings

Domestic Builder classes

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Housing Provision Standards 2022
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footing
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
AS 1926.1 and AS 1926.2: Swimming pool safety
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS1288 Glass in buildings
AS/NZ 3500.1 Plumbing and drainage: Water Services
AS/NZ 3500.2 Plumbing and drainage: Sanitary plumbing and drainage
AS/NZ 3500.3 Plumbing and drainage: Storm water drainage
AS/NZ 3500.4 Plumbing and drainage: Heated water Services

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS1288 Glass in buildings
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footing
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
AS 1926.1 & AS 1926.2 Swimming pool safety
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS1288 Glass in buildings

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 287O Residential slabs and footings
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 287O Residential slabs and footings
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 287O Residential slabs and footings
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 287O Residential slabs and footings
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 287O Residential slabs and footings
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
National Construction Code
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015
AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framed Construction
AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footing
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
AS 1926.1 & AS 1926.2 Swimming pool safety
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS1288 Glass in buildings

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