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Guidelines for prescribed temporary structure applications, including requirements for drawings, fees, compliance certificates, engineering, fire safety, and occupancy permits.
Learn how to calculate the cost of building work (CoW) for Victorian building permit applications, including new rules effective from 26 November 2025 and how they impact the Building Permit Levy. This guide explains required cost breakdowns,
Definition of drainage work under Victorian Plumbing Regulations, including scope, exclusions, required skills, compliance standards, and pathways to obtain drainage registration or licensing through training, exams, and experience.
The Building Documentation Audit Program reviews building‑related documentation to ensure practitioners meet their legal responsibilities and that building work in Victoria complies with standards.
Overview of water supply work under Victorian plumbing regulations, including system scope, typical tasks, exclusions, compliance requirements, and pathways to registration and licensing through training, exams, and practical experience.
Fire protection work covers the installation, maintenance, and testing of water-based fire systems, including hydrants, hose reels, and sprinklers. Licensed practitioners must meet strict training, experience, and compliance requirements.
Overview of sanitary work under Victorian Plumbing Regulations, including its scope, typical tasks, exclusions, compliance requirements, and pathways to registration and licensing through training, exams, and practical experience.
BPC Design Documentation Practice Guide for Class 2 buildings, supporting clearer documentation, fewer defects and stronger collaboration across the building industry.
Overview of roofing stormwater work under Victorian Plumbing Regulations, including scope, typical tasks, exclusions, compliance obligations, and pathways to registration and licensing through training, exams, and practical experience.
Type B gasfitting work covers the installation, servicing, and commissioning of larger gas appliances used in commercial and industrial settings. Practitioners must meet training, licensing, and compliance requirements.