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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
Mechanical services (restricted to solid fuel heaters) covers installing, repairing, and commissioning solid fuel heating systems, including flues and associated roof penetrations. Practitioners must meet licensing, compliance, and experience
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This document provides guidance and a sample form for issuing a Section 18(2) notice under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002, enabling claimants to notify respondents of their intention to apply for adjudication
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This provides a comprehensive guide on how to make a performance security claim for the release of construction securities under Victoria's SOP Act. It outlines key eligibility criteria, strict serving timelines, mandatory information requirements,
Created: 30 Jun 2026
An adjudication response under Victoria's Security of Payment (SOP) Act allows respondents to reply to a claim, provided they have already served a valid payment or performance security schedule. This guide details the essential information, strict
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Outlining the updated AS/NZS 3500:2025 plumbing and drainage standards, which replaced the 2021 version and applies to all plumbing work from 20 October 2025. It explains key changes across water, sanitary, stormwater and heated water systems to
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
Find guidance from various sources on preparing for, during and after storms and floods, including safety tips, building damage, mould risks and recovery advice.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Research on behavioural insights to reduce improper service penetrations and improve compliance and construction quality in Victoria.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 covering obligations, requirements and compliance for safe rental properties in Victoria.
Created: 30 Jun 2026