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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 (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