Learn how to use the Building Activity Management System (BAMS) with this user guide for building surveyors, covering key tasks, lodgements and VBA requirements.
Learn how building permit suspension works in Victoria, including the reasons permits may be suspended and the steps required to resolve compliance issues. Find guidance on your obligations, how to reinstate a permit, and the role of building
Guidance for homeowners and applicants using BAMS, with steps to submit, manage and track building applications, meet BPC requirements and stay informed throughout your project.
Detached building permits are unresolved permits where a building surveyor can no longer complete their role, leaving properties without a Certificate of Final Inspection or Occupancy Permit and potentially causing legal, financial and safety risks.
Find registered building surveyors in Victoria who can help close detached building permits using the official BPC register. Access contact details, understand surveyor roles, and get guidance on engaging a private building surveyor for your project.