Overview of support for municipal building control covering guidance, oversight and resources to ensure consistent, compliant building regulation in Victoria.
The amended Victorian Security of Payment (SOP) Act applies retrospectively to construction contracts entered into before, on, or after 15 April 2026. However, these changes generally exclude payment claims served or adjudication applications made
Technical Referee Report for general plumbing registration across multiple classes. Referees verify supervised experience. The BPC uses this form to assess competencies and support registration decisions.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Learn Victorian rules for wood heaters, solid fuel heaters and flues, including installation, safety, compliance and consumer guidance from the Building and Plumbing commission.
The BPC’s Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors sets mandatory standards to improve safety, integrity and accountability across Victoria’s building industry. It outlines key professional principles, compliance requirements and enforcement
AS 4575 sets the mandatory requirements for servicing Type A gas appliances in Victoria, including compliance standards, licensing, and detailed record‑keeping obligations for gasfitters. It also outlines updated 2026 regulations for submitting