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• Building Inspector (Pool Safety)

  Find out about the new class of building inspector, Building Inspector (Pool Safety)...

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/builder-registrations/building-inspector/what-is-building-inspection-pool-safety-work

• 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

• SUPERSEDED BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit200422 (PDF, 0.77 MB)

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/163819/SUPERSEDED-BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit200422.pdf

• Building BP 01 - When is a building permit required SUPERSEDED 20 Dec 2023 (PDF, 0.85 MB)

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/173742/Building-BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit-required-SUPERSEDED-20-Dec-2023.pdf

• Building BP 01 - When is a building permit required CURRENT (PDF, 0.25 MB)

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/136149/Building-BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit-required-CURRENT-20-Dec-2023.pdf

• Building BP 01 - When is a building permit required SUPERSEDED 1 Nov 2023 (PDF, 0.85 MB)

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/172024/Building-BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit-required-SUPERSEDED-1-Nov-2023.pdf

• SUPERSEDED BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit-required (1022). (PDF, 0.81 MB)

  https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/165371/SUPERSEDED-BP-01-When-is-a-building-permit-required-1022.pdf