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Swimming pools and spas
On 1 December 2019 new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect, introducing new registration, inspection, maintenance and compliance requirements for property owners.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools -
Pool and spa registration requirements
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.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/registration-requirements -
Pool safety barriers
All swimming pools and spas capable of containing water greater than 300mm (30cm) must have a compliant safety barrier to restrict access to the pool area.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/pool-safety-barriers -
Pool and spa inspections and compliance
Pool and spa owners are now required to have their safety barriers inspected and to lodge a certificate of barrier compliance with their local council.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/inspections-and-compliance -
Installing a new pool or spa
You will need a building permit before installing a pool, spa or safety barrier. You may also need a planning permit or other permit.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/installation-process -
Proactive Inspections Program Activity Report: April – June 2023 (PDF, 1.94 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/172349/VBA-PIP-Report-Q4-22-23.pdf -
VBA Pip Report_Q2_2022-23 (PDF, 3.64 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/162308/VBA-Pip-Report_Q2-2022-23.pdf -
PES - NCC 2022 Energy Efficiency Vol1 (PDF, 3.26 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/167032/PES-NCC-2022-Energy-Efficiency-Vol1.pdf -
Building Rescreening NCC 2022 EE Vol 1 (PDF, 3.28 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/176708/2024-03-PES-Webinar-Building-Rescreening-NCC-2022-EE-Vol-1.pdf -
FY2022/2023 Proactive Inspections Program - Activity Report (PDF, 3.62 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/158879/VBA-Pip-Repot_Q1-2022-23.pdf