Australia / Victoria
Building compliance for Victoria builders and trades
Partial state coverage (256 state rows)
NCC edition in force: NCC 2025
Ask or photo a defect for Victoria and get the cited NCC or standard clause. Checklists for each trade when you want the full list.
What's different in Victoria
Regulator: Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC)
Mandatory notification stages
For a new building, the stages are before placing a footing, before pouring a specified in-situ reinforced concrete member, completion of framework, and final completion. The building surveyor lists them on the permit.
SourceDon't cover work before inspection
The builder must notify the building surveyor at each stage and must not cover or continue the work if directed until it's inspected and approved.
SourceNew regulator
The BPC replaced the Victorian Building Authority and brings regulation, dispute resolution and domestic building insurance together.
SourceCoverage for Victoria
Example checklist items
From the free sample checklist, as shown to VIC users.
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Practical completion
VIC
Shower screen and fixtures sealed; no cracked grout or drummy tilesCheck: Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2026 s 14.1 wet areas and facilities (shower screens); s 14.3 cracked or loose tiles; s 14.4 grouting and joints and flexible waterproof junction sealants
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Pre start
Wet areas identified on plans (shower bath laundry WC) with waterproofing extent shownCheck: Housing Provisions 10.2.1
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Substrate
Floor falls to waste are correct with no pondingCheck: Housing Provisions 10.2.12 (falls); AS 3740-1994Older edition Cited from AS 3740-1994; NCC 2025 references AS 3740-2021 (Waterproofing of domestic wet areas).
FAQ
Is a frame inspection required in Victoria?
Yes. Completion of framework is a mandatory notification stage for new buildings.
SourceWhat happened to the VBA?
Its regulation and licensing role moved to the Building and Plumbing Commission.
SourceCheck your next job against the rules
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