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This certificate of accreditation confirms that the Exsulite Cavity System meets the performance requirements of the Victorian Building Regulations 2018 or the National Construction Code.
Checklist for reviewing DTF and building order referrals outlining key checks to ensure accuracy, completeness and efficient processing.
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
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.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Learn how the NCC Liveable Housing Design Standard applies in Victoria, with clear guidance on requirements andcompliance pathways.
Understand requirements for laying sanitary drains under buildings, including exemptions, compliance rules, and approval guidance for plumbing work.
Understand Victoria’s prohibition on high‑risk cladding products, where it applies, and your obligations.
Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlining priorities, governance and performance for Victoria’s building regulator and industry oversight.
Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlining priorities, governance and performance for Victoria’s building regulator and industry oversight.