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Information for builders

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    Compliance and enforcement

    Learn what actions the BPC can take against non-compliance, and how to ensure you’re doing the right thing.
    Compliance and enforcement
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    Insurance requirements

    Ensure you have the right insurance in place to protect your business and your customers.
    Insurance requirements
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    Security of payment

    The Victorian Security of Payment Act provides a fast, low-cost legal process to help building contractors recover owed payments.
    Overview of SOP Act
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    Building inspections

    What happens if you are audited? Find out what’s involved when a BPC inspector turns up to your building site.
    Inspections and Audits
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    Delivering a safe and compliant build

    Find out how to deliver safe, compliant building and plumbing works for your customers that meet the required standards.
    Delivering a safe and compliant build
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    Qualifications

    BPC is transitioning Victoria's building practitioner registration assessments to a fully online exam format, replacing traditional plan-based exams.
    Building exams

Insurance

New Minimum Financial Requirements

From 1 July 2026 new Minimum Financial Requirements are being introduced in line with the new Home Warranty scheme. Contact your approved distributor to understand what this means for your business.

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Builder resources

  • Building regulatory framework

    This framework is governed by the Building Act 1993 and supported by state regulations and the NCC to ensure building safety, health, and amenity standards.
    Find out more

  • Building Regulations Advisory Committee

    BRAC is an independent statutory body that advises the Minister on building regulations and manages building product accreditation in Victoria.
    Find out more

  • Office of the State Building Surveyor

    OSBS provides technical leadership, regulatory oversight, and strategic advice for Victoria’s building and plumbing industries.
    Learn more

  • Building Practice notes

    Use these guidance documents to understand how building and plumbing legislation, regulations, and technical standards should be applied in practice.
    Browse practice notes

  • Prescribed temporary structures

    Some temporary structures require an occupancy permit from the BPC before they can be used for public entertainment.
    Find out more

  • Practitioner Education Series (PES)

    Explore past webinars, slides, and videos to support compliance and professional development.
    Learn more

  • Minsterial orders

    The Minister for Housing and Building may publish Ministerial Orders with which building and plumbing practitioners are required to comply.
    Find out more

  • Industry updates

    Information about updates to the Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia and Legislation.
    Browse industry updates

  • Prosecution and Disciplinary Register

    The register records prosecutions and disciplinary action taken against registered building and plumbing industry practitioners and building companies in Victoria.
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Last updated 10 July 2026
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