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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

• What is building inspection (pool safety) work?

  A Building Inspector (Pool Safety) is responsible for carrying out all the functions of a swimming pool and spa inspector. Information for RTOs/training providers also included.

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/building-practitioner-registration/what-is-building-inspection-pool-safety-work

• Building practitioner registration

  Find out about building practitioner registration.

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/building-practitioner-registration

• What is commercial building work?

  Those registered as a Commercial Builder are responsible for managing and arranging the carrying out of all components of building work for the construction of commercial buildings and structures, such as structural fit-out work...

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/building-practitioner-registration/commercial-builder/what-is-commercial-building-work

• What is domestic building work?

  What are the classes of Domestic Builder? And what work can be undertaken within each class?

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/building-practitioner-registration/domestic-builder/what-is-domestic-building-work