Learn Victorian rules for wood heaters, solid fuel heaters and flues, including installation, safety, compliance and consumer guidance from the Building and Plumbing commission.
Find out more about a director of a Victorian building company who was fined $70,000 for carrying out unregistered building work in Victoria. BPC highlights enforcement action and compliance obligations.
Find out how bushfire-prone areas and overlays affect building and planning in Victoria, including requirements, mapping tools and compliance guidance from the VBA.
The VBA's Building Documentation Audit Volume 2 – Class 1a (March to August 2023) found widespread documentation gaps, partial compliance, and key risks in structural design, waterproofing, fire safety and drainage, highlighting the need for
Fire protection (restricted to routine servicing of fire hose reels) covers the inspection, testing, and maintenance of hose reels to ensure compliance with safety standards. Practitioners must meet specific training, experience, and licensing
This certificate of accreditation confirms that this product meets the performance requirements of the Victorian Building Regulations 2018 or the National Construction Code.
Residential and Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems audit checklist for compliance and performance. Used by the BPC to assess installation quality, system testing and adherence to relevant standards.
Units of competency for refrigerated air‑conditioning work, updated in 2023, outlining required training and qualifications for registration and compliance.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.