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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 -
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 -
Quarterly reports
How to meet the regulatory requirements for the installation of swimming pools and spas and safety barriers.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/proactive-inspections-program/quarterly-reports -
Form 22 – Application to register a swimming pool or spa (DOCX, 0.03 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0017/134342/Form-22-Application-to-register-swimming-pool-spa.docx -
VBA endorses first RTOs to deliver swimming pool and spa barrier inspection course
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has endorsed the first Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to deliver a VBA-approved course in swimming pool and spa barrier inspection.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2020/vba-endorses-first-rtos-to-deliver-swimming-pool-and-spa-barrier-inspection-course