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Overview of BPC enforcement approach, including investigations, disciplinary action and prosecutions to improve compliance and protect consumers.
Guide to procurement processes covering supplier engagement, requirements and standards for fair, transparent purchasing in Victoria’s building regulator.
The BPC's online building practitioner exams in Victoria are transitioning to a single, fully online assessment (by June 2026), replacing interviews and plan-based tests, with remote proctoring, strict rules, and approved materials.
Compliance certificates ensure plumbing work is accountable and defect‑free. Builders and surveyors must verify all certificates before issuing an Occupancy Permit.
Guide to delivering safe, compliant building work covering regulations, responsibilities and best practices for quality construction outcomes in Victoria.
Guide to financial penalties for builders covering fines, enforcement actions and compliance requirements in Victoria’s building regulatory system.
The BPC uses prosecutions and injunctions to address serious breaches of building and domestic building laws. Prosecution is a criminal process used when non‑compliance poses significant risk or shows clear disregard for legal requirements, while
Overview of Victoria’s building regulatory framework, covering laws, codes, permits and compliance processes ensuring safe, high-quality construction outcomes statewide industry.
Registered builders in Victoria must meet key regulatory obligations, including holding required insurance, notifying the relevant building surveyor at mandatory stages, stopping work when directed, and complying with Directions to Fix and Dispute