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Your VIC Pool Certificate of Barrier Compliance
Just as 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 Pool Certificate of Barrier Compliance
- Confirms your pool barriers meet VIC safety standards, especially when selling or leasing
- When repairs are needed, a Certificate of Non-Barrier Compliance gives you time to fix issues while showing Council the process is underway
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
Book Your Inspection
Book 50% Off your Inspection online or just phone us. Your appointment is confirmed and locked in within days.
Get Inspected
Your friendly Pool Safety Inspector is onsite for up to 30-minutes, checking your barriers comply with the standards.
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.
What Our Customers Say
Pool Safety Solutions were great to deal with. They took the time to explain all the areas that needed fixing which was greatly appreciated, and made the whole process a lot easier to accept.
J McEvoy
Short turn around from contact to inspection. They provided documents for pre- inspection self assessment and came when they said they would. Great service.
Adrian F
Very professional and helpful in getting our pool compliant in readiness for our upcoming sale. Thank you.
C Gardner
Quick, reasonably priced and very easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
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*$89 Administration Fee applies to each onsite pool or spa inspection
This fee includes certification and gurantees your Same-Day Certificate
VIC Pool Safety Compliance
VIC Service Areas
Keeping the Mornington Peninsula region pool-safe. Can’t find your suburb? Contact us now.
Looking after property owners, property managers and real estate agents across the Mornington Peninsula area.
VIC Pool Compliance in Mornington
A VIC pool safety inspector’s role is to inspect pools and whether they are compliant to the VIC AS1926.1-1993.
If the pool is safe, a Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance is issued.
If the pool does not meet the standard, a Form 24 Certificate of Barrier Non-Compliance is issued.
A Mornington pool owner or property manager has up to 60 days from their first inspection to get their pool compliant before council is notified.
Why Do You Need A Pool Fence Inspection in Mornington?
Just as a car needs a safety certificate, your swimming pool and spa requires a Certificate of Barrier Compliance to meet the VIC pool regulations.
These regulations reduce the risk in children aged 0-5 drowning in backyard swimming pool and spas, keeping families and the community safe.
If you own or manage a property with a swimming pool in the Mornington Peninsula area, your swimming pool or spa needs to meet the Victoria pool safety regulations.
Who Needs A Pool Fence Inspection in Mornington?
Anyone who owns or manages a property with a swimming pool or spa in the Mornington Peninsula region may need a pool inspection when
- it’s time for renewal, every 4 years
- selling or leasing a property with a swimming pool in the Mornington Peninsula region
- requested by your bank when applying for or refinancing your home loan, or
- directed by Council
As proud locals, we know the Mornington Peninsula property market, we know the terrain – and we know where to find the best kite surfing patches in Rosebud. PoolSS are dedicated to saving you time, money – and peace of mind. But most importantly, you can consider your pool safety taken care of.
Pool Safety Solutions services all suburbs from Mornington to Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie, Rosebud, Mount Eliza and beyond. Not sure if we cover your area? Contact Us.
Get Your Pool Certificate of Barrier Compliance
Pass Your Pool Inspection The First Time
Watch what your Pool Safety Inspector looks at when inspecting your swimming pool barriers and gates.
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?
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.
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 date | Applicable standard |
|---|---|
| Before 8 April 1991 | Building Regs 2018, Part 9A |
| 8 Apr 1991 – 30 Jun 1994 | AS 1926.1-1986 (Amdt 1, 1987) |
| 1 Jul 1994 – 30 Apr 2010 | AS 1926.1-1993 |
| 1 May 2010 – 30 Apr 2013 | AS 1926.1-2007 (Amdt 1) |
| On or after 1 May 2013 | AS 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).
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?
- 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.
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.