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Learn how the NCC Liveable Housing Design Standard applies in Victoria, with clear guidance on requirements andcompliance pathways.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Pool safety Building Inspectors assess pool and spa barriers, identify risks and support compliance to improve safety for families.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Understand the Ministerial guideline on the siting and design of single dwellings, providing guidance on regulatory requirements to support compliant, well‑designed housing in Victoria.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Guide to retrofit your home for better bushfire protection. Provides practical advice on upgrades, ember protection and Bushfire Attack Levels to reduce risk and improve resilience.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn how to retrofit certain Class 9 buildings to reduce bushfire ember attack risk, with practical guidance on vulnerabilities, protective measures and building resilience.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Guide to procurement processes covering supplier engagement, requirements and standards for fair, transparent purchasing in Victoria’s building regulator.
Created: 23 Jun 2026
Access current ministerial orders and guidelines that apply to building and plumbing practitioners. Know your obligations and stay compliant in Victoria.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Commercial Builder registration classes, from Unlimited to Limited, outlining scope of work, eligibility and required skills.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Minimum Financial Requirements and Administrative Guidelines 2026 | Building and Plumbing Commission
This document is to be referred to as the ”Minimum Financial Requirements and Administrative Guidelines 2026” (MFRs and Guidelines), which Victorian Building Authority trading as Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) is required to publish
Created: 25 Jun 2026
Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlining priorities, governance and performance for Victoria’s building regulator and industry oversight.
Created: 24 Jun 2026