New pool and spa registration and inspection requirements:

On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. They introduce new registration, inspection and certification requirements for property owners.

As part of the changes, owners are required to register their pool and spa with their local council & have their safety barrier inspected once every 4 years.

Owners will need to engage a registered building surveyor or building inspector (we can do it!) to carry out an inspection and issue the compliance certificate.

Once a pool or spa is registered, the local council will notify owners of the due date for the first certificate of pool barrier compliance. Owners are required to arrange an inspection and lodge the certificate with their local council by the due date.

Hefty fines will apply for pool and spa owners who do not register their pool or spa.

See Registration requirements, Pool safety barriers and Inspections and compliance.

All information provided by Victorian Building Authority