You may notice not all our content is here yet. 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.. Copyright © 2020 State Goverment of Victoria. Alternatively, download and print the application form to register your swimming pool and/or spa (PDF, 550KB) and submit it to Council. In one case, the child had entered the pool area without the knowledge of the property owner.When a pool or spa is on common property managed by an owners corporation, the owners corporation is responsible for arranging the registration, inspection and certification of the pool or spa barrier.No. The new cut-off dates are reflected on this page.On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. The Victorian Government has introduced new requirements to improve swimming pool and spa safety, including inspection, maintenance and compliance requirements for property owners. If a complying safety barrier is not maintained around your swimming pool or spa, significant penalties can apply.Learn more about pool safety barrier legislation on the A building permit is not required for relocatable pool safety barriers around a relocatable swimming pool or spa (Item 21 of Schedule 3 of the Even though such a barrier may be exempt from the requirement for a building permit, a relocatable pool safety barrier is still required to comply with the Australian Standard for Pool Safety Barriers (AS1926.1-2012) in all respects.Hume City Council’s Building Surveyors are not aware of any products or systems currently on the market that are accredited under the To meet the exemption from the requirement for a building permit for a relocatable pool safety barrier, the product or system you are using must:As a general rule, a building permit is required for the construction or installation of a pool safety barrier or fence.Owners of relocatable swimming pools or spas are subject to all of the relevant provisions of Part 9A of the If you are considering the purchase a property with a swimming pool or spa, you should make inquiries to ensure the safety barrier complies with the Building Regulations.
Failure to comply may result in fines or legal action. It is now The new laws apply to swimming pools and spas that are capable of holding more than 300 mm (30 cm) of water.
You are not required to be a 'Registered User' for Knox Online Services to register your pool or spa online. Register your pool in the Pool safety register. You will also be required to pay the registration fee and information search fee (if applicable).A pool or spa remains registered until it is removed from the register.You must advise your council that the registered pool or spa no longer exists or is no longer capable of containing water to a depth of greater than 300 mm. NSW Swimming Pool Register. Drowning is the most common cause of preventable death for children under five in Victoria. Broadly, these include all permanent pools and spas and most relocatable pools and relocatable spas that are capable of holding a depth of water greater than 30 cm.Small inflatable pools that do not contain multiple components and do not require any assembly are not subject to the barrier requirements. If you have more than one swimming pool or spa (e.g. All swimming pools and spas must be registered by 1 November 2020. For pools and spas constructed or commenced before 1 November 2020, an information search fee will also be payable.The relevant dates for the registration of your pool or spa are outlined in the tables below.Construction of pool or spa was completed before 1 November 2020Construction commenced before 1 November 2020 but completed after 1 November 202030 days after the date of issue of the occupancy permit or certificate of final inspectionYou are required to lodge the certificate of barrier compliance at the same time as your registration application.Pool or spa will be constructed after 1 November 2020.This means that the building permit for the pool or spa was issued:30 days after you receive the occupancy permit or certificate of final inspectionYou must lodge the certificate of barrier compliance at the same time as your registration application.If the relocatable pool or spa was erected before 1 November 2020 for at least 3 consecutive days and remains erected on 1 November 2020Erected on or after 1 November 2020 for 3 consecutive daysEach council in Victoria will maintain a register for pools and spas located within their municipality.After registering your pool or spa, the relevant council is required to send you written notification confirming:After you apply to register your pool or spa, the relevant council will determine the date of construction of your pool or spa and the applicable barrier standard.The barrier standard that applied at the date your pool or spa was constructed is the applicable barrier standard for your pool or spa.To determine the date of construction, the council may consider any relevant information, such as the date of any building permit issued in relation to the swimming pool or spa.This may include information provided in the registration application, the council’s records (such as building permit data) or other relevant information obtained by the council, including real estate listings and aerial photography.The date of construction of a relocatable pool or spa is the day it was most recently erected on your property.If you disagree with the relevant council's determination about the date of construction of your pool or spa, you can appeal the decision to the Building Appeals Board (BAB). The Victorian Government has extended the deadlines for registering pools and spas with local councils. Registering your swimming pool or spa is an important safety measure and penalties may apply if you do not register by 1 November 2020. The landlord (owner of the land) is required to register the relocatable pool with the council on the fourth day.A certificate of barrier compliance must also be lodged by the owner of the land with the relevant council within 30 days of the date of registration. On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. Inspection programs.