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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: 30 Jun 2026
Learn Victorian rules for wood heaters, solid fuel heaters and flues, including installation, safety, compliance and consumer guidance from the Building and Plumbing commission.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This guide explains the typical tasks for building inspector work. If you are asked to an assessment interview, some of your interview questions will be based on this information.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Gifts, benefits and hospitality policy outlining integrity, compliance, and risk-based management requirements for BPC employees to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Understand the Building and Plumbing Commission’s (BPC) discipline policy. Learn about practitioner accountability, enforcement principles, disciplinary actions, and review pathways.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This provides a comprehensive guide on how to make a performance security claim for the release of construction securities under Victoria's SOP Act. It outlines key eligibility criteria, strict serving timelines, mandatory information requirements,
Created: 30 Jun 2026
An adjudication response under Victoria's Security of Payment (SOP) Act allows respondents to reply to a claim, provided they have already served a valid payment or performance security schedule. This guide details the essential information, strict
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to report poor compliance, unsafe building or plumbing work, and practitioner misconduct to the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC).
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Research on behavioural insights to reduce improper service penetrations and improve compliance and construction quality in Victoria.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
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
Created: 30 Jun 2026