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Building and Plumbing Commission. Protecting consumers and raising standards. The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria's regulator for the building and plumbing industries - it was established to simplify the building system,
Created: 19 Jun 2026
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.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Freedom of Information. Freedom of Information.. The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives members of the community a right to access to information held by the government. The Building and Plumbing Commission (the BPC) supports this right
Created: 29 Jun 2026
Detached building permits are unresolved permits where a building surveyor can no longer complete their role, leaving properties without a Certificate of Final Inspection or Occupancy Permit and potentially causing legal, financial and safety risks.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Home renovation and building essentials. Home renovation and building essentials.. Protecting adjoining properties. An owner who is proposing building work has obligations to protect adjoining property from potential damage from their building work.
Created: 26 Jun 2026
Guide to drain inspections covering requirements, processes and compliance checks for safe, effective plumbing drainage systems in Victoria.
Created: 19 Jun 2026
Domestic builder classes of registration outlining categories and scope of domestic building work for registration and compliance.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Find out when owner‑builders need a white card, what construction induction training is accepted, and your site induction obligations for managing construction work safely in Victoria.
Created: 19 Jun 2026
Need help with a domestic building dispute in Victoria? The BPC (formerly DBDRV) offers a free, impartial dispute resolution and conciliation service to help builders and homeowners reach an agreement without going to court. Learn how to apply today.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
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.
Created: 24 Jun 2026