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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.
Learn how to lodge a complaint with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), including what we can assess, how to report misconduct, and the steps to resolve issues effectively.
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 about building standards in Victoria and the National Construction Code, including key regulations, compliance requirements, and updates affecting design, safety, and construction.
Policy on gifts, benefits and hospitality covering rules, reporting requirements and ethical standards in Victoria’s building regulator.
Learn Victorian smoke alarm requirements, installation, testing and maintenance. Find who is responsible, when alarms are required, and how to keep your home compliant.
Research on behavioural insights to reduce improper service penetrations and improve compliance and construction quality in Victoria.
Learn about the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), its role in regulating Victoria’s building industry, access to information, FOI processes, and resources for consumers and practitioners.
Research on building on expansive soils covering risks, design strategies and compliance for safe, durable construction in Victoria.
Research into stakeholder perceptions and preferences to inform engagement, services and regulatory decision-making in Victoria.