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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 -
Victorian Government proposes new requirements for swimming pool and spa owners
The Victorian Government is proposing to make the registration, inspection and certification of swimming pools and spas mandatory across the state.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2019/victorian-government-proposes-new-requirements-for-swimming-pool-and-spa-owners -
Maintaining pool and spa safety barriers saves lives (PDF, 0.14 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/122500/Maintaining-pool-and-spa-safety-barriers-saves-lives.pdf -
Make sure your pool is safe for summer (PDF, 0.14 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/142925/211008_Make_sure_your_pool_is_safe_for_summer.pdf -
Swimming pool requirements under the Building Regulations 2018 - Council and Practitioner Guide (PDF, 0.36 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/134357/Building-Council-Practitioner-Guide-Pool-Spa.pdf -
VBA Annual Report 2018–19 (PDF, 1.19 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/104449/VBA-Annual-Report-2018-19.pdf