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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
This is a guide to preparing an adjudication response under the SOP Act for performance security claims, emphasizing timely lodging within specified days, identifying relevant principals and interested parties, and attaching supporting documents.It
Created: 30 Jun 2026
See answers to common plumbing enquiries, including compliance requirements, regulations, and practical guidance for plumbing professionals.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Access current ministerial orders and guidelines that apply to building and plumbing practitioners. Know your obligations and stay compliant in Victoria.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Units of competency for refrigerated air‑conditioning work, updated in 2023, outlining required training and qualifications for registration and compliance.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
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
Learn about changes to mechanical services and refrigerated air‑conditioning work in Victoria, including who is affected and current registration and compliance requirements.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn what greywater is, how it can be safely reused, and the rules that apply in Victoria, including health considerations and plumbing requirements for households.
Created: 30 Jun 2026