Victorian Building Authority

On 1 July 2025, the VBA became the Building and Plumbing Commission. The BPC is not active on X, but you can find us here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bpcvic Facebook: facebook.com/bpcvic Instagram: instagram.com/bpcvic YouTube: @bpcvic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@bpcvic

VBA has awarded a research grant to Swinburne University of Technology to investigate water leakage in residential apartment balconies. The project aims to identify ways to improve properties & materials used in construction. Visit ow.ly/q0Qi50NGALx for more info.

Building companies who deliberately and repeatedly go bust to avoid paying debts are being put on notice, with the Victorian Building Authority working as part of the Phoenix Taskforce to crack down on illegal phoenix activity. Read more at: ow.ly/zHv750MTMak

The VBA commissioned research in partnership with the Victorian Managed Insurance Agency (VMIA) and Victoria University, to identify problematic building or plumbing work that could result in water damage and indoor mould. Read more: ow.ly/200n50MGbQK

A former Victorian building surveyor has been convicted and ordered to pay over $50,000 after he pled guilty to multiple charges, including working while suspended in suburbs including Lilydale, Ringwood and Mount Evelyn. See further information at: go.vic.gov.au/3WRqBzE

If you were affected by the floods in Central and Northern Victoria and are beginning the process of rebuilding or repairing your home, watch out for unregistered practitioners offering their services. Find out more: go.vic.gov.au/3QAxCTS

Victoria is one of the most bushfire-prone areas in the world, so it's essential to prepare your home early. Don’t wait until it’s too late; start updating your survival plans now and get your home ready for fire season. Visit: go.vic.gov.au/3GIHS9m for further information.

Balconies can be a serious safety risk if not properly built & maintained. The state building regulator has warned homeowners to check & maintain any balconies at their properties as more people visit over the warmer months. For more information, visit go.vic.gov.au/3jnb10I

VBA's Proactive Inspections Program, focusing on targeted inspections, has seen an increase in the compliance risk documented on worksites and showed that non-compliant building & plumbing issues had increased across Victoria. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/3uRTS1J

The VBA’s Proactive Inspections Program helps ensure the safety of Victoria’s construction industry. This work means we can identify potential faults earlier when they are easier to fix & before they become a safety concern. More on the PIP report here: go.vic.gov.au/zyCLKX

Are you looking to renovate your home? Carrying out building work can be exciting and satisfying, but it's important to be informed about the proper process.​ Learn more: ow.ly/2ZJ850L8LqZ

Our authorised officers were recently in Ballarat for #BuildAware. The VBA carried out 41 inspections over five days, alongside @EnergySafeVic, @VicGovEPA and @WorkSafe_Vic. Read more: ow.ly/lhrp50KWsPk

We're gearing up to deliver roadshows across Victoria ahead of the implementation of the National Construction Code 2022. If you're a building or plumbing practitioner, find out when we'll be in your area: vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2022…

A Victorian building company has been penalised $8000 and its nominee director ordered to undergo training for conducting a partial demolition in Carlton North without a building permit. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/y0i2tm vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2022…

A Victorian plumber has had his registration cancelled, been disqualified from re-applying for three years and fined following multiple breaches of the Building Act. Full story: go.vic.gov.au/8DfNhE

If you're considering buying a property, arrange a pre-purchase inspection with a registered building practitioner to avoid any nasty surprises. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/FVywyS vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2022…

Hot water in baths and showers continue to cause serious burns and scalds to children. We urge Victorians to be extra vigilant around hot water in the home during winter, read more: vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2022…

MEDIA RELEASE - Plumbing practitioners breaking the rules and individuals impersonating plumbers have been penalised and reprimanded by the VBA. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/184eJz

MEDIA RELEASE - A Victorian commercial building company is facing imminent suspension for up to three years for breaches of the Building Act 1993. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/qWGTGb

A Victorian woman has pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to pretending to be a registered builder and has been fined $8,000. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/ENp0Rz