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Contact the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) for assistance with building and plumbing enquiries. Reach our customer service and technical support teams online, by phone at 1300 067 088, or via mail and in-person at our Melbourne office.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Guide to DBI approved distributors covering insurance providers, roles and requirements for compliant domestic building insurance in Victoria.
Created: 29 Jun 2026
Important fire safety tips guide outlining prevention measures, safe practices and actions to reduce fire risks and improve safety.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Find out if your property has Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) and verify your certificate.
Created: 29 Jun 2026
Learn how to access government-held documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC). Find out when an FOI request is needed, how to apply, associated fees, and what to expect during the process.
Created: 29 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: 24 Jun 2026
Victorian Building Authority 2014 to 2015 annual report, covering regulatory activities, governance, industry oversight, compliance initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and organisational performance improvements.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn how the Victorian Building Authority collects, uses and protects personal information within the BAMS portal, including privacy rights, data handling practices and security measures.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn how changes to a domestic building project’s scope, value, or contract price affect your Home Warranty insurance premium and Notice of Cover obligations.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Find out how to check your Domestic Building Insurance certificate and verify policy details online.
Created: 24 Jun 2026