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Learn about the four account types used in BAMS reporting. Public, Industry, Local Government and State Government.
Information sheet on building permit and levy law changes and BAMS. Explains reporting requirements and how the BPC manages building permit data and compliance.
Clarify and assign responsibilities for Essential Safety Measures under Victoria’s ESM framework to support building safety, compliance and audit readiness.
Fact sheet on aluminium composite panels (ACP), covering composition, fire risks and ICA classifications. Supports BPC guidance on safe use and compliance with building requirements.
Fact sheet on BAMS updates, including automated notifications and reporting features. Explains how the BPC supports timely prescribed event reporting and compliance.
Fact sheet on plumbing modification applications, including eligibility, requirements, fees and assessment process. Explains how the BPC assesses and decides applications to vary plumbing regulations.
If BPC needs more information to assess a building issue, it may arrange with you an inspection of the property. Find out what happens.
Building Fact and Information Sheet Version History. Building Fact and Information Sheet Version History. XX . Download document. Version history. Category. Fact sheet. Version. 1.0. Published. 20 October 2022. Print this page. Email this page.
Understand the regulations and penalties for building company registration in Victoria, including compliance requirements, director responsibilities and consequences of non‑compliance.
Understand requirements for laying sanitary drains under buildings, including exemptions, compliance rules, and approval guidance for plumbing work.