Search BPC
Search for content, licensing, rules, regulations, building issues or anything else.
Log in
-
Log in to BPC Online
- Apply for and manage building permits (replaces BAMS)
- Apply for and maintain registration
- Keep insurance up to date
-
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
-
Log in to VBA360
- 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
-
Log in to eToolbox
- Apply for a plumbing licence and/or registration
- Renew a plumbing licence or registration
- Update plumber persional details
- Request a plumber ID card
-
Log in to BuildVic
- Purchase domestic building insurance (DBI)
- View certificates of insurance
- Access your DBI letter of eligibility
- Check current job limits and premium rates
Resource Hub
Welcome to the resource hub: a single location for all BPC resources, including practice notes, reports, checklists, fact sheets, forms, guides, training and more...
Filters
Clear all
Victorian Building Authority's 2016 to 2017 annual report, covering regulatory reforms, risk‑based compliance programs, governance improvements, digital system upgrades, and performance in the building and plumbing sectors.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Review the BAMS Portal Terms and Conditions to understand user responsibilities, legal obligations, data use, and access requirements for the Building Activity Management System (BAMS).
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to lodge a complaint with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), including what we can assess, how to report misconduct, and the steps to resolve issues effectively.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Victorian Building Authority's 2017 to 2018 annual report, covering building safety initiatives, cladding audits, regulatory reforms, inspection programs, and performance in Victoria’s building and plumbing industries.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn about binding dispute resolution orders from the BPC. Discover what orders can be made against builders or owners, the consequences of non-compliance, and how to challenge an order or breach notice via VCAT.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how bushfire protection requirements apply to building and renovation projects in Victoria, including planning, construction standards and compliance to reduce bushfire risk.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to report poor compliance, unsafe building or plumbing work, and practitioner misconduct to the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC).
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Victorian Building Authority's 2021 to 2022 annual report, covering industry growth, inspections and enforcement activity, cladding safety work, digital transformation, research initiatives, and the launch of the Vision27 strategy.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn about energy efficiency requirements for new homes and renovations under the National Construction Code, including the 7-star NatHERS standard and whole‑of‑home rating.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This form is a protection work notice, notifying adjoining owners of proposed building and protection works and requesting agreement.
Created: 30 Jun 2026