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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
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.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Explore the VBA, now BPC's, case for transformation, outlining why change was needed and how a modern, digital‑first regulator will improve safety, trust and services.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Find out ways to use water conservatively.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Digital accreditation practitioner user guide explaining how to access and manage accreditation information through the BPC system.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to RBS enforcement tools covering notices, orders and compliance actions for managing non-compliant building work in Victoria.
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
Planning a renovation or building a new home in Victoria? Discover how the new Home Warranty insurance protects your project, covers defects, and impacts your contract.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
User guide for eToolbox, covering access, accreditation renewal, ID cards and account management. Explains how the BPC supports practitioners to manage their records online.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to choose the right building practitioner with expert tips on checking licences and registrations, comparing quotes, reviewing past work, and avoiding common hiring mistakes for builders, plumbers, electricians, and other trades.
Created: 30 Jun 2026