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Resource Hub
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Regulatory Policy Statement outlining the BPC’s regulatory approach, powers, and expectations to improve compliance and protect consumers.
Overview of BPC structure covering key roles, divisions and responsibilities supporting building and plumbing regulation in Victoria.
Discover how the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) uses disciplinary action to protect consumers, uphold professional standards, and regulate registered building and plumbing practitioners in Victoria.
Understand the Building and Plumbing Commission’s (BPC) discipline policy. Learn about practitioner accountability, enforcement principles, disciplinary actions, and review pathways.
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of being an owner builder once the build has commenced as well as how to work with trade professionals.
Guide to plumbing inquiries covering investigation processes, responsibilities and outcomes for resolving compliance issues in Victoria.
Learn about your legal obligations for protection work under the Building Act 1993 when building near adjoining properties. Find out when protection work is required, how to notify neighbours, insurance requirements, dispute processes, and your
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.
Having issues with a builder, plumber, or building surveyor? Discover how the BPC handles disputes, assesses compliance, and how you can submit a complaint or tip-off.
VBA Compliance & Enforcement Policy Framework explaining risk-based regulation, enforcement tools, and industry oversight to ensure building and plumbing compliance in Victoria.