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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
Certificate of Compliance for Building Work confirming inspected building work meets the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018 and National Construction Code requirements.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlining priorities, governance and performance for Victoria’s building regulator and industry oversight.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Use this page to understand how compliance certificates work in VBA360, who needs to submit them, and how to manage your certificates efficiently.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to procurement processes covering supplier engagement, requirements and standards for fair, transparent purchasing in Victoria’s building regulator.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to make a drain booking in VBA360, including required details, step‑by‑step instructions, and tips to submit a compliant booking successfully.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This guide helps you understand how to pay your annual practitioner fee through the VBA Portal.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Follow these guided steps to select the correct certificate type, enter the required details and complete payment in VBA360.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Units of competency for main plumbing classes outlining required training and qualifications for registration and compliance.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
The SOP Act is designed to provide a fast and inexpensive process to recover payments and performance securities due under a construction contract, without the need for lawyers to become involved.
Created: 30 Jun 2026