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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 -
Maintaining pool and spa safety barriers saves lives
Victorians enjoying a swim in a pool or a soak in a spa this Christmas season are being urged to make sure their safety barrier meets the required standards to prevent a tragedy occurring.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2020/maintaining-pool-and-spa-safety-barriers-saves-lives -
VBA issues emergency order for pool fence non-compliance
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has issued an emergency order over the partial removal of a pool safety barrier at a property near Geelong.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2020/vba-issues-emergency-order-for-pool-fence-non-compliance -
VBA endorses first RTOs to deliver swimming pool and spa barrier inspection course
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has endorsed the first Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to deliver a VBA-approved course in swimming pool and spa barrier inspection.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2020/vba-endorses-first-rtos-to-deliver-swimming-pool-and-spa-barrier-inspection-course