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Log in to BPC Online
- Apply for and manage building permits (replaces BAMS)
- Apply for and maintain registration
- Keep insurance up to date
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Log in to BAMS
- Apply for building permit numbers (BPNs)
- Process levy payments
- Submit relevant building surveyor monthly reports for prescribed events
- Amend BPN records and building permit details
- Advise changes to the cost of buildding work
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- Purchase and manage compliance certificates
- Create and amend drain inpection bookings
- Submit and track a building or plumbing complaint
- Submit, manage and track an owner-builder application
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- Apply for a plumbing licence and/or registration
- Renew a plumbing licence or registration
- Update plumber persional details
- Request a plumber ID card
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- Purchase domestic building insurance (DBI)
- View certificates of insurance
- Access your DBI letter of eligibility
- Check current job limits and premium rates
This page outlines requirements and best practices for safe, compliant building work in Victoria. It supports builders in meeting legal obligations and achieving consistent, high‑quality outcomes across all stages of construction.
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What builders need to do to be compliant
Describes what registered builders are obliged to meet in accordance with regulatory obligations. -
Compliance and Enforcement Policy Framework
Explains that BPC enforcement is transparent, fair, and effective, promoting industry compliance and safety. -
Compliance Certificates
Compliance certificates make the plumber responsible for defects; if not fixed, insurance covers them for six years. -
Building regulatory framework
BPC regulates Victoria's building industry under the Building Act 1993, protecting safety and improving building standards and amenity. -
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Legislative and regulatory amendments
Overview of reforms, compliance requirements, and laws supporting safe building practices in Victoria. -
Notify BPC about a residential apartment building
Learn how to notify the BPC about a residential apartment building in Victoria, including when to notify, required details, and submission steps.
Last updated 30 June 2026