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Vic Pool Inspectors inspect your pool or spa under the mandatory pool barrier inspection requirements for maintenance of all existing Victorian swimming pools and spas.
After we inspect your pool or spa, you will be provided with a detailed report within 24 hours. The report will identify the compliance level of your safety barriers. Once your barriers are compliant you will be issued with a Certificate of Compliance which you can then submit to your local council..
Each state and territory in Australia have their own set of regulations, however the basics remain the same to ensure your pool and pool areas are safe and Victoria’s safety principles are no different and apply to all of Victoria’s cities and towns.
A pool must be safe and have restricted access at all times under Victorian regulations and the only way to make sure your pool area is safe is by having a permanent pool fence.
We understand that government compliance in pool safety is complicated, we are able to identify any potential pool safety issues and we are here to help to make it simple and easy for you to work through and be compliant.
As certified barrier inspectors of swimming pools and spas, our services are focused on compliance, while maintaining the quality of your landscaping and the value of your property.
It’s stressful dealing with government standards, regulations, rules and pool compliance. We work with you to alleviate the stress by making the process of your pool inspection as quick and efficient as possible. Then you can get back to the important things in life like spending quality time with friends and family around your safe pool area.
Pool & Spa registration requirements
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On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. It is now mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with the relevant council.
The new laws apply to swimming pools and spas that are capable of holding more than 300 mm (30 cm) of water. This includes permanent pools, above ground pools, indoor pools, hot tubs, bathing or wading pools and some relocatable pools.
Relocatable pools that do not consist of multiple components and do not require any assembly are not subject to the barrier requirements. An example of such a product is a small inflatable pool that requires no assembly other than inflation.
Pool and spa owners are now also required to obtain and lodge compliance certificates for their safety barriers.
If you are the owner of land on which a pool or spa is located, you must register your pool and spa with the relevant council. Contact the council or check their website for more information on how to register your pool or spa, including the fees payable. You will be required to complete a registration form and pay the registration fee. For pools and spas constructed or commenced before 1 November 2020, an information search fee will also be payable.
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Permanent Pool or Spa
Construction of pool or spa was completed before 1 November 2020
30 days after the date of issue of the occupancy permit or certificate of final inspection, or 1st November 2020
Construction of pool or spa commenced before 1 November 2020 but completed after 1 November 2020
30 days after the date of issue of the occupancy permit or certificate of final inspection
You are required to lodge the certificate of barrier compliance at the same time as your registration application.
Construction of pool or spa commenced and completed after 1 November 2020.
This means that the building permit for the pool or spa was issued:
on or after 1 November 2020, or
before 1 November 2020, but construction of pool or spa did not commence until after this date
30 days after you receive the occupancy permit or certificate of final inspection.
You must lodge the certificate of barrier compliance at the same time as your registration application.
Relocatable Pool or Spa
If the relocatable pool or spa was erected before 1 November 2020 for at least three consecutive days and remains erected on 1 November 2020 - By 4 November 2020.
Erected on or after 1 November 2020 for three consecutive days On the fourth day after the pool is erected.
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Maximum fee for lodging a certificate of barrier compliance with council $20.74*^
Maximum fee for lodging a certificate of barrier non-compliance with council $390.78*^
Failure to lodge certificate of barrier compliance by date specified up to $1,817.40^
Failure to lodge certificate of barrier non-compliance by date specified up to $1,817.40^
Failure to comply with barrier improvement notice by date specified up to $1,817.40^