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Your VIC Certificate of Barrier Compliance

Just like a car needs a safety certificate, your pool or spa requires a Certificate of Barrier Compliance to meet VIC regulations and keep families and the community safe.

A Certificate of Barrier Compliance

  • Confirms your pool barriers meet VIC safety standards
  • Requires renewal every 4 years
  • When repairs are needed, a Certificate of Barrier Non-Compliance gives you time to fix issues while showing Council the process is underway.
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Ongoing Compliance Handled

Offering virtual and onsite pool compliance inspections to identify safety issues early – reducing the risk of fines, delays and renewals.

Your licensed Pool Inspector completes a thorough onsite inspection in 30 minutes, checking pool barriers and safety requirements.

When Compliant, your Pool Certificate of Barrier Compliance is issued the same day.

If fixes are needed, receive a clear report with photos, video and practical guidance to achieve compliance quickly.

How It Works

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Book Your Inspection

Book 50% Off your Inspection online or just phone us. Your appointment is confirmed and locked in within days.

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Get Inspected

Your friendly Pool Safety Inspector is onsite for up to 30-minutes, checking your barriers comply with the standards.

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Get Your Certificate

Get your Certificate the same day as your Inspection. If you’re non-compliant, a report with pics and video guides you to the line.

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Plans & Packages

*$89 Administration Fee applies to each onsite pool or spa inspection

This fee includes certification and gurantees your Same-Day Certificate

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VIC Service Areas

Keeping the Metro Melbourne region pool-safe.
Can’t find your region? Contact us >now.

Servicing Greater Geelong

Pool Safety Solutions is your Number One resource for Pool Inspections in Geelong

The surf coast township of Geelong is one of Australia’s largest urban centres. From Connewarre to Jan Juc, Lorne, Aireys Inlet and everywhere in between, the PoolSS team takes care of pool safety inspections for Geelong pool owners and property managers.

As proud locals, we know the Geelong property market, we know the terrain — and we know where to find the best fish and chips on Eastern Beach Road.

Pool Safety Solutions service the following suburbs and areas in the City of Greater Geelong Council:

Anakie, Armstrong Creek, Avalon, Balliang, Barwon Heads, Batesford, Bell Park, Bell Post Hill, Bellarine, Belmont, Breakwater, Breamlea, Ceres, Charlemont, Clifton Springs, Connewarre, Corio, Curlewis, Drumcondra, Drysdale, East Geelong, Fyansford, Geelong, Geelong West, Grovedale, Hamlyn Heights, Herne Hill, Highton, Indented Head, Lara, Leopold, Little River, Lovely Banks, Manifold Heights, Mannerim, Marcus Hill, Marshall, Moolap, Moorabool, Mount Duneed, Newcomb, Newtown, Norlane, North Geelong, North Shore, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, Point Wilson, Portarlington, Rippleside, South Geelong, St Albans Park, St Leonards, Staughton Vale, Swan Bay, Thomson, Wandana Heights, Waurn Ponds, Werribee, Whittington – and beyond.

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Servicing Greater Melbourne

Pool Safety Solutions is your Number One resource for Pool Inspections in Melbourne.

As one of the most liveable cities on earth, Melbourne is famous for its laneways, cultural diversity, excellent dining and street art. From Toorak to Brighton, Canterbury, Malvern and everywhere in between, the PoolSS team takes care of pool safety inspections for Greater Melbourne pool owners and property managers.

As proud locals, we know the Melbourne property market, we know the terrain — and we know where to find the best steak in North Carlton.

Pool Safety Solutions service the following suburbs and areas of Banyule Council, Bayside City Council, City of Boroondara Council, Brimbank City Council, Cardinia Shire Council, City of Casey, City of Melbourne, City of Melton, City of Port Phillip, City of Whittlesea, Darebin Council, Glen Eira City Council, Hobsons Bay, Home City of Stonnington, Hume City Council, Kingston City Council, Knox City Council, City of Manningham, City of Maribyrnong, City of Maroondah, City of Melton, City of Moonee Valley, Nillumbik Shire Council, City of Whitehorse, City of Wyndham, City of Yarra:

Aberfeldie, Airport West, Albanvale, Albert Park, Altona, Altona Meadows, Altona North, Ardeer, Armadale, Ascot Vale, Avondale, Heights, Avonsleigh, Badger Creek, Balaclava, Bayles, Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield Upper, Beaumaris, Berwick, Beveridge, Big Pats Creek, Black Rock, Blind Bight, Botanic Ridge, Box Hills, Braybrook, Brighton, Brighton East, Brookfield, Brooklyn, Bundoora, Bunyip, Bunyip North, Burnside, Burnside Heights, Cairnlea, Calder Park, Caldermeade, Cambarville, Campbellfield, Cannons Creek, Carlton North, Caroline Springs, Catani, Chadstone, Cheltenham, Christmas Hills, Chum Creek, Clematis, Clyde, Clyde North, Cockatoo, Cocoroc, Coldstream, Cora Lynn, Craigieburn, Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Cranbourne North, Dalmore, Deer Park, Delahey, Derrimut, Devon Meadows, Dewhurst, Diggers Rest, Dixons Creek, Docklands, Doreen, Doveton, Eden Park, Elwood, Emerald, Endeavour Hills, Epping, Essendon, Essendon Fields, Essendon North, Essendon West, Exford, Eynesbury, Fernshaw, Ferny Creek, Flemington, Footscray, Garfield, Garfield North, Gembrook, Gilderoy, Gladysdale, Glen Iris, Guys Hill, Hallam, Hampton, Hampton East, Hampton Park, Harkaway, Healesville, Heath Hill, Highett, Hillside, Hoppers Crossing, Humevale, Iona, Junction Village, Kalkallo, Kallista, Kealba, Keilor, Keilor Downs, Keilor East, Keilor Lodge, Keilor North, Keilor Park, Kensington, Kings Park, Kingsville, Koo Wee Rup, Kurunjang, Lang Lang, Lang Lang East, Laverton, Laverton North, Lilydale, Little River, Longwarry, Lynbrook, Lyndhurst, Lysterfield South, Macclesfield, Maidstone, Malvern, Malvern East, Mambourin, Manor Lakes, Maribyrnong, Maryknoll, Matlock, McMahons Creek, Melbourne City, Melton, Melton South, Melton West, Menzies Creek, Mernda, Middle Park, Millgrove, Modella, Monash University, Monbulk, Monomeith, Moonee Ponds, Mooroolbark, Nangana, Nar Nar Goon, Nar Nar Goon North, Narre Warren, Narre Warren East, Narre Warren North, Narre Warren South, Newport, Niddrie, Nyora, Officer, Officer South, Olinda, Pakenham, Pakenham South, Pakenham Upper, Panton Hill, Parkville, Parwan, Pearcedale, Plumpton, Point Cook, Port Melbourne, Powelltown, Prahran, Quandong, Queenscliff, Ravenhall, Reefton, Ringwood, Rockbank, Rythdale, Sandringham, Sassafras, Seabrook, Seaholme, Seddon, Sherbrooke, Silvan, Smiths Gully, South Kingsville, South Morang, South Wharf, South Yarra, Southbank, Spotswood, St Andrews, Steels Creek, Strathewen, Strathmore, Strathmore Heights, Strathtulloh, Sunbury, Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, Sydenham, Tarneit, Tarrawarra, Taylors Hill, Taylors Lakes, The Patch, Thornhill Park, Three Bridges, Tonimbuk, Toolern Vale, Tooradin, Tooradin North, Toorak, Toorongo, Tottenham, Travancore, Tremont, Truganina, Truganina, Tullamarine, Tynong, Tynong North, Vervale, Warburton, Warneet, Weir Views, Werribee, Werribee South, Wesburn, West Footscray, West Melbourne, Williams Landing, Williamstown, Williamstown North, Windsor, Wollert, Woodstock, Wyndham Vale, Yan Yean, Yannathan, Yarra, Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction, Yarraville, Yering – and beyond.

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Servicing Frankston Dandenong

Pool Safety Solutions is your Number One resource for Pool Inspections in the Frankston-Dandenong region

The Frankston and Dandenong regions are the natural jewel and multicultural centres in Victoria’s crown. From Keysborough to Noble Park, Endeavour Hills to Seaford, Carrum Downs to Skye and everywhere in between, the PoolSS team takes care of pool safety inspections for Dandenong pool owners and property managers.

As proud locals, we know the Frankston and Dandenong property markets, we know the terrain – and we know where to find the best all-day breakfast on Lonsdale Street or the best craft beers on the Nepean Highway.

Pool Safety Solutions service the following suburbs and areas in the Frankston Region for City of Knox, City of Kingston, City of Casey, City of Greater Dandenong and Frankston City Council:

Bangholme, Berwick, Blind Bight, Botanic Ridge, Cannons Creek, Carrum Downs, Clyde, Clyde North, Cranbourne, Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Cranbourne North, Dandenong, Dandenong North, Dandenong South, Devon Meadows, Doveton, Endeavour Hills, Frankston North, Frankston South, Hallam, Hampton Park, Harkaway, Junction Village, Keysborough, Langwarrin, Langwarrin South, Lynbrook, Lyndhurst, Lysterfield South, Monash University, Narre Warren, Narre Warren North, Narre Warren South, Noble Park, Noble Park North, Pearcedale, Sandhurst, Seaford, Skye, Springvale, Springvale South, Tooradin, Warneet – and beyond.

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Servicing Mornington Peninsula

Pool Safety Solutions is your Number One resource for Pool Inspections in Mornington Peninsula.

The Peninsula is famous for its laid back vibe and variety of natural landscapes and beaches. From Portsea to Sorrento, Blairgowrie, Rosebud, Mornington and everywhere in between, the PoolSS team takes care of pool safety inspections for Mornington Peninsula pool owners and property managers.

As proud locals, we know the Mornington Peninsula property market, we know the terrain — and we know where to find the best kite surfing beaches in Rosebud.

Pool Safety Solutions service the following suburbs and areas in Mornington Peninsula Shire:

Arthurs Seat, Balnarring, Balnarring Beach, Baxter, Bittern, Blairgowrie, Boneo, Cape Schanck, Crib Point, Dromana, Fingal, Flinders, Hastings, HMAS Cerberus, Main Ridge, McCrae, Merricks, Merricks Beach, Merricks North, Moorooduc, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Point Leo, Portsea, Red Hill, Red Hill South, Rosebud, Rye, Safety Beach, Shoreham, Somers, Somerville, Sorrento, St Andrews Beach, Tootgarook, Tuerong, Tyabb – and beyond.

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Prepare For Your Pool Inspection

Pass Your Pool Inspection The First Time

Watch what your pool safety inspector looks at when inspecting your swimming pool barriers and gates.

 

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DIY Pool Inspection Checklist

Get compliant with our easy-to-follow Checklist. We’ve simplified the legal requirements so you can confidently check your pool area is safe and compliant.

Keep Pool Safety simple, stress-free and in your control.

Hit Download Now to save to your files and use as a real-time fillable checklist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance in VIC?

A Certificate of Barrier Compliance is the official document confirming your pool or spa safety barrier meets the applicable Victorian standard.

A Pool Inspector issues this after a compliant onsite inspection, and it is then lodged with your local council.

This is the legal proof your barrier is compliant under the Building Regulations 2018.

Who can issue a Certificate of Barrier Compliance in VIC?

Only registered building surveyors, building inspectors or Building Inspectors (Pool Safety) can issue a Form 23 Certificate ofr Barrier Compliance.

A builder, plumber or landlord cannot issue this Certificate.

How often do I need a Certificate of Barrier Compliance VIC?
Every 4 years.
Once your certificate is lodged, you will be notifiied of the renewal date
The four-year cycle is mandatory for all registered pools and spas across Victoria.
Do I have to register my swimming pool or spa with Council first?

Yes. Registration with your local council is mandatory before lodging a compliance certificate.

Each council keeps a register of pools and spas in its area, and uses your registration to confirm the construction date – which determines the safety standard your barrier must meet.

 

How To Register Your Pool In VIC

All the step-by-step instructions to register your pool with council – and avoid the fines. Read here> How To Register Your Pool in VIC.

 

 

What safety standard does my pool or spa barrier need to meet?

The standard depends on when your pool or spa was built – Council determines this from the construction date.

As a guide

Construction dateApplicable standard
Before 8 April 1991Building Regs 2018, Part 9A
8 Apr 1991 – 30 Jun 1994AS 1926.1-1986 (Amdt 1, 1987)
1 Jul 1994 – 30 Apr 2010AS 1926.1-1993
1 May 2010 – 30 Apr 2013AS 1926.1-2007 (Amdt 1)
On or after 1 May 2013AS 1926.1-2012

Always confirm the applicable standard with your Pool Registration Certificate from Council before Inspection.

 

How can I prepare for my pool Inspection?

You don’t need to do anything complicated with a little preparation to help the inspection run smoothly.

Before Inspection, make sure the pool area is accessible with clear access to the pool fence, gates and barriers so the Inspector completes the Inspection without delays.

  • Check gates and latches are working and do not self-close. Pool gates should open away from the pool, close by themselves and latch properly every time.

  • Remove climbable objects near the pool fence, such as trees, pot plants, chairs, BBQ, clothes lines or pool equipment near the barrier.

  • Check pool fence height is less than 1200mm or boundary fence height is less than 1800mm

  • Look for loose panels, gaps, damaged fencing or broken gate latches and hinges
  • Distance between the vertical elements of a fence is greater than 100mm
  • Distance below the bottom of the fence is greater than 100mm
  • CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation sign is missing, incorrectly located or out of date

Collect your property details such as the property address, owner details and pool registration certificate (where required).

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Check the DIY Pool Compliance Checklist to find out what non compliant issues youll be up for with our easy-to-follow DIY Pool Safety Inspection Checklist.

Or Contact Us.

What are the reasons my pool barrier can fail the Inspection?
These are the reasons why your pool barrier can fail the Inspection
  • Gate hinges and/or latches are faulty or do not self-close
  • Climbable objects are too close to a pool fence, such as trees, plant pots, BBQs and clothes lines
  • Pool fence height is less than 1200mm or boundary fence height is less than 1800mm
  • Distance between the vertical elements of a fence is greater than 100mm
  • Distance below the bottom of the fence is greater than 100mm
  • CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation sign is missing, incorrectly located or out of date
What happens if my pool barrier fails the Inspection?

That’s ok. Pools are frequently not compliant.

If a Pool Safety Inspector finds a pool does not meet the swimming pool spa fences and barriers safety requirements, a certificate or notice is issued.

If your pool doesn’t comply, you’ll receive a VIC Certificate of Barrier Non-Compliance from your Inspector with time to rectify them.

Within 7 or 60 days of the inspection (depending on the work involved), the Inspector must issue a Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance Legally, Council requires notification after 67-days after the First Inspection.

Rectifications may require the skills of a contractor builder. Be sure to pick the right builder who gets the job right the first time and saves you from spending money unnecessarily.

The best questions to ask your builder are

Do you know pool safety compliance?
I’m in NSW or VIC: what standard do I comply to?
Do you know how to do the rectification works to meet pool safety compliance?

You’ll have time to complete repairs before Booking a Reinspection.

How much does a Certificate of Barrier Compliance cost in VIC?

The price for an Inspection depends on your needs.

Do you know if you are compliant?
Do you know if you are not compliant?
Not sure?

We have packages to suit every need including Free bonus blogs and videos, Free DIY Pool Inspection Checklist and Same-Day Certificates issued the same day as the Inspection. Check our pricing >here.

What are the penalties for not having a compliant pool barrier?

Failing to Register, Inspect or Lodge a Certificate leads to fines and penalties.

If a swimming pool or spa barrier or fence is non-compliant and improvement notices are ignored, Council can escalate the matter.

Beyond the penalties, a compliant barrier prevents children aged 0-5 drowning in backyard pools.

Can I still sell my home if my pool isn’t compliant?

In VIC, your pool barriers and fence need to be compliant at sale. Your Certificate of Barrier Compliance needs to be renewed every 4 years.


Understand pool safety compliance before settlement, and learn how to save time, money and avoid delays with our blog Do I Need a Pool Safety Certificate Before Selling My Home? Read more >here.

Can I still rent my home if my pool is not compliant?

Rental properties with a swimming pool or spa must be compliant before tenants move in.

If your pool is not compliant, councils and regulators can issue fines, notices or prevent leasing until compliance is achieved.

Are Pool Fence Repairs or Rectification services available?

If your pool fails Inspection, you can be connected with licensed builders and repairers for pool fence repairs, gate adjustments and barrier rectifications to reach compliance quickly.

Learn More about Pool Fence Repairs >here.