Learn about approved plumbing products in Victoria, including the mandatory WaterMark Certification Scheme that ensures plumbing materials are safe, compliant, and authorised for use under the Plumbing Code of Australia.
Outlining the updated AS/NZS 3500:2025 plumbing and drainage standards, which replaced the 2021 version and applies to all plumbing work from 20 October 2025. It explains key changes across water, sanitary, stormwater and heated water systems to
This presentation by the Office of the State Building Surveyor outlines upcoming changes in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025, focusing on governing requirements, structural performance solutions, and updated definitions. It serves as an
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
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
Read more about how the BPC is a single-entry point to Victoria’s building system for consumers and for the industry and how it simplifies the system to protect consumers and keep practitioners accountable.