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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

• Building-EE-03-2022-Energy-efficiency-requirements-for-new-residential-buildings-CURRENT-16-Oct-2023.pdf (PDF, 0.59 MB)

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/162108/Building-EE-03-2022-Energy-efficiency-requirements-for-new-residential-buildings-CURRENT-16-Oct-2023.pdf

• Building-EE-03-Energy-efficiency-requirements-for-new-residential-buildings-SUPERSEDED-16-Oct-2023.pdf (PDF, 1.25 MB)

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/171427/Building-EE-03-Energy-efficiency-requirements-for-new-residential-buildings-SUPERSEDED-16-Oct-2023.pdf