Find out how bushfire-prone areas and overlays affect building and planning in Victoria, including requirements, mapping tools and compliance guidance from the VBA.
Find out what to do if a homeowner makes a Home Warranty claim against your building work. Learn your rights, obligations, and timelines under the BPC.
Apply for a general plumbing licence in Victoria with the Building and Plumbing Commission. Find requirements, qualifications, experience criteria, fees, and application steps for drainage, gasfitting, roofing.
Learn when compliance certificates are required for plumbing work in Victoria, who can issue them, and the rules for supervision, lodgement, and expiry.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
The BPC's online building practitioner exams in Victoria are transitioning to a single, fully online assessment (by June 2026), replacing interviews and plan-based tests, with remote proctoring, strict rules, and approved materials.
Learn how to safely rebuild after a bushfire in Victoria, including approvals, choosing registered practitioners, inspections and compliance with building regulations.