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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.
Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlining priorities, governance and performance for Victoria’s building regulator and industry oversight.
Guidance for Victorian property owners on ending or changing a private building surveyor appointment under the Building Act 1993. Explains consent requirements, application process, and key scenarios plus FAQs.
Guide to procurement processes covering supplier engagement, requirements and standards for fair, transparent purchasing in Victoria’s building regulator.
Minimum Financial Requirements and Administrative Guidelines 2026 | Building and Plumbing Commission
This document is to be referred to as the ”Minimum Financial Requirements and Administrative Guidelines 2026” (MFRs and Guidelines), which Victorian Building Authority trading as Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) is required to publish
This Ministerial guideline explains how adjoining owners are involved in siting appeals, including notification requirements, information sharing and participation under the Building Act.
Policy on gifts, benefits and hospitality covering rules, reporting requirements and ethical standards in Victoria’s building regulator.
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.