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This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Technical Referee Report for Domestic Builder (Limited to Earthworks and Excavation). Referees verify supervised experience. The BPC uses this form to assess competencies and support registration decisions.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to show cause process for builders covering notices, responses and outcomes for managing compliance issues in Victoria’s building industry.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Technical Referee Report for domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work), outlining supervised experience in excavation, reinforcement and concrete construction.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Suspected illegal building or plumbing in Victoria? Report unregistered and unlicensed work anonymously using the BPC’s online tip-off tool to stay safe.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Compliance certificates ensure plumbing work is accountable and defect‑free. Builders and surveyors must verify all certificates before issuing an Occupancy Permit.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Technical Referee Report for commercial builder (limited to structural fit-out work). Referees confirm supervised experience to assess competencies and support registration decisions.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to amend a lodged compliance certificate in VBA360, including eligibility, steps and requirements to keep records accurate and compliant
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to suspension, cancellation and disqualification covering enforcement actions and consequences for non-compliant builders in Victoria’s regulatory system.
Created: 30 Jun 2026