Official Ministerial guideline outlining fees for building surveying services in Victoria, including how fees are set, disclosed and varied under the building act.
Guidelines for prescribed temporary structure applications, including requirements for drawings, fees, compliance certificates, engineering, fire safety, and occupancy permits.
Learn how to lodge a complaint with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), including what we can assess, how to report misconduct, and the steps to resolve issues effectively.
Builders urged to get it right the first time at the inaugural BPC Industry Conference, promoting quality, compliance and safer building practices across Victoria’s construction sector.
This Ministerial guideline explains how adjoining owners are involved in siting appeals, including notification requirements, information sharing and participation under the Building Act.
Discover what combustible cladding is, which materials like aluminium composite panels (ACP) and EPS are restricted, and how to check your building’s safety.
Learn Victorian smoke alarm requirements, installation, testing and maintenance. Find who is responsible, when alarms are required, and how to keep your home compliant.
Learn about the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), its role in regulating Victoria’s building industry, access to information, FOI processes, and resources for consumers and practitioners.