Learn how to safely rebuild after a bushfire in Victoria, including approvals, choosing registered practitioners, inspections and compliance with building regulations.
Learn which reference materials are allowed in BPC building practitioner exams, including NCC, legislation, and Australian Standards, plus rules for online access and exam conditions.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Request an Insurance Information Statement from the BPC. Find out if a Notice of Cover has been issued for Home Warranty work on your property after 1 July 2026.
The BPC has detailed major, retrospective changes to the Security of Payment Act 2002 (SOP Act) taking effect on 15 April 2026. These strict compliance updates limit payment terms, invalidate unfair notice-based time bars, and enforce a mandatory
Overview of 2023 Building and Plumbing Amendment Regulations covering NCC updates, compliance changes and revised standards for building and plumbing in Victoria.
BPC Design Documentation Practice Guide for Class 2 buildings, supporting clearer documentation, fewer defects and stronger collaboration across the building industry.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Registered builders in Victoria must meet key regulatory obligations, including holding required insurance, notifying the relevant building surveyor at mandatory stages, stopping work when directed, and complying with Directions to Fix and Dispute