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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.
Standards alert for AS/NZS 5601.2 outlining requirements and updates for LP gas installations in caravans and boats.
Understand requirements for off-site plumbing system construction, including compliance methods, certification, and installation rules.
AS/NZS 3500.2 standard outlining requirements for sanitary plumbing and drainage design, installation and compliance.
Prescribed units for general plumbing main classes outlining required competencies for registration and compliance on drainage, gas, irrigation, mechanical services, roofing, sanitary and water.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlining priorities, governance and performance for Victoria’s building regulator and industry oversight.
Victorian Building Authority Proactive Inspections Program Q4 2019 to 2020 report covering building and plumbing inspections, compliance risk findings, enforcement activity, timber framing compliance trends, case studies, and regulatory outcomes
Learn Victorian rules for wood heaters, solid fuel heaters and flues, including installation, safety, compliance and consumer guidance from the Building and Plumbing commission.
Access the ministerial guideline on issuing building permits for demolitions or removals, outlining legal requirements and owner‑builder considerations.