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Learn about permit requirements for installing pools and spas, including building approvals, inspections, and compliance rules in Victoria.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to retrofit your home for better bushfire protection. Provides practical advice on upgrades, ember protection and Bushfire Attack Levels to reduce risk and improve resilience.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to retrofit certain Class 9 buildings to reduce bushfire ember attack risk, with practical guidance on vulnerabilities, protective measures and building resilience.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to landscaping covering planning, design and compliance requirements for safe, functional outdoor spaces in residential building projects.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Discover what combustible cladding is, which materials like aluminium composite panels (ACP) and EPS are restricted, and how to check your building’s safety.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guidance for Victorian property owners on ending or changing a private building surveyor appointment under the Building Act 1993. Explains consent requirements, application process, and key scenarios plus FAQs.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Minimum Financial Requirements and Administrative Guidelines 2026 | Building and Plumbing Commission
This document is to be referred to as the ”Minimum Financial Requirements and Administrative Guidelines 2026” (MFRs and Guidelines), which Victorian Building Authority trading as Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) is required to publish
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to identify combustible cladding like ACP and EPS, including inspection methods, testing processes, and how results are shared with building owners.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to safely rebuild after a bushfire in Victoria, including approvals, choosing registered practitioners, inspections and compliance with building regulations.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This Ministerial guideline explains how adjoining owners are involved in siting appeals, including notification requirements, information sharing and participation under the Building Act.
Created: 30 Jun 2026