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A: Yes. If your pool or spa can hold more than 30cm of water, it must be registered with council and inspected every 4 years. A certified inspector will assess your barrier and issue a Form 23 Certificate of Compliance, which must be lodged with your local council.
A: The property owner is responsible. For rentals, that means the landlord or property manager. In apartments or units with a shared pool, the body corporate (owners corporation) handles compliance.
A: All permanent and portable pools and spas capable of holding more than 30cm of water, including inflatable or temporary pools left up for more than 3 days. Kiddie pools under 30cm deep are exempt.
A: Visit the Hume City Council website to submit your pool or spa registration form. Once registered, the council will notify you of your compliance certificate due date.
A: Initial inspections typically range between $200–$350. Reinspections (if needed) are usually lower. A small council lodgement fee (approx. $21.90) also applies when submitting your certificate.
A: Use the VBA’s free self-assessment checklist to review your pool fence. Common issues include:
Gates that don’t self-close/latch
Climbable items near the fence
Gaps larger than 100mm
Fence height under 1.2m
Fixing these early increases your chances of passing on the first visit.
A: Most inspections take 30–45 minutes. We’ll walk you through any findings at the end of the visit.
A: It’s the official certificate stating your pool barrier complies with Victorian safety regulations. You must lodge this with Hume City Council by your due date.
A: Four years. After that, you’ll need another inspection to renew compliance.
A: We’ll give you a clear report and up to 60 days to fix the issues. Once resolved, we return for a reinspection and issue your Form 23.
A: It’s recommended to have a valid Form 23 before selling. This shows buyers your pool barrier is compliant and helps avoid legal complications.