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Understand Essential Safety Measures (ESMs), including maintenance responsibilities, compliance requirements, and fire safety obligations for building owners.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Dispute with your builder? The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) offers a free, impartial dispute resolution service for domestic building work in Victoria.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Find out who pays the Home Warranty premium in Victoria, when it must be paid, and how to get your Notice of Cover. Essential compliance info for builders.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlining priorities, governance and performance for Victoria’s building regulator and industry oversight.
Created: 25 Jun 2026
Victorian Building Authority 2013 to 2014 annual report, covering its formation, regulatory functions, governance structure, compliance programs, industry reforms, and financial and operational performance.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn what greywater is, how it can be safely reused, and the rules that apply in Victoria, including health considerations and plumbing requirements for households.
Created: 29 Jun 2026
Learn about 2026 updates to BAMS BPN application fields from the Building and Plumbing Commission, including new requirements, field changes, and guidance for surveyors using the BAMS portal.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Victorian Building Authority's 2022 to 2023 annual report, covering its five strategic pillars, regulatory activity, industry reforms, consumer protection initiatives, and digital transformation progress.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Before contacting the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), learn how to resolve disputes directly with your builder or plumber and what documents you need to prepare.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn how to communicate effectively with your builder, including setting expectations, staying informed, and keeping involved to ensure your construction project runs smoothly and issues are resolved early.
Created: 29 Jun 2026