All swimming pools and spas capable of containing water to a depth greater than 300 mm (30 cm) must be registered with council and have a compliant safety barrier to restrict access to the pool area by young children under the age of five. Barriers are required for:
in-ground pools and spas.
above-ground pools and spas, including relocatable and inflatable pools that are capable of holding more than 300 mm (30 cm) depth of water and require assembly on site.
indoor pools and spas.
bathing and wading pools capable of containing more than 300 mm (30 cm) depth of water.
Registration Requirements*
On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. They introduce new registration, inspection and certification requirements for property owners.
It is now mandatory for swimming pool or spa owners to have their safety barriers inspected and to lodge a certificate of barrier compliance with their council every four years.
As a pool or spa owner you need to complete the following steps
Step 1: Register your pool or spa with the relevant council
Step 2: Receive your registration acceptance notice.
Step 3: Organise an inspection with Metro Pool Compliance
Step 4: Rectify any issues identified by your pool inspection (if required)
Step 5: Submit a certificate of compliance (Form 23) to your council by the due date.
About us
At Metro Pool Compliance, we understand that the safety of your loved ones is paramount. Our primary mission is to prevent accidental drownings among young children.
Our inspectors are fully insured and VBA registered, bringing expertise to every evaluation.
We take a no-nonsense approach to our inspections, providing straightforward compliance solutions that are easy to understand and implement.
Our reports are comprehensive, easy to follow and issued with-in 48 hours of approved inspection.