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Learn Victorian rules for wood heaters, solid fuel heaters and flues, including installation, safety, compliance and consumer guidance from the Building and Plumbing commission.
Stay safe with regular balcony, deck, and balustrade inspections. Learn about building permits, risk factors, maintenance tips, and safety checks to prevent structural hazards and ensure compliance.
The BPC has provided guidance to licensed plumbing practitioners about when a compliance certificate is required for fire protection work under the Plumbing Regulations 2018.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Checklist for BRAC accreditation application lodgement outlining requirements, documentation and steps to support complete, compliant submissions in Victoria’s building industry.
AS/NZS 3500.4 standard outlining requirements for heated water services design, installation and compliance.
Guidelines for prescribed temporary structure applications, including requirements for drawings, fees, compliance certificates, engineering, fire safety, and occupancy permits.
Research on construction insolvency covering causes, impacts and strategies to improve industry resilience and stability in Victoria.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
MG 13: The purpose of this Guideline is to provide guidance to the relevant building surveyor in the application of section 10(2) and clarity as to the supporting documentation that should be sought from the owner of the building or land concerned.