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Obtaining a Pool and Spa Certificate of Barrier Compliance is mandatory ensuring the Safeguard of your Safety Barrier. The Certificate of Barrier Compliance is valid every 4 years and Owners must ensure that this mandatory legal obligation is met, otherwise the Council may impose hefty fines for those Owners who do not abide by these regulations and timelines.
This detailed Inspection of your Pool or Spa Safety Barrier, will provide you with a Comprehensive assessment and subsequent report as to whether your Safety Barrier has been able to achieve or not achieve Compliance as per the relevant Australian Standards applied to Your Pool or Spa.
This detailed Inspection of your Pool or Spa Safety Barrier, will provide you with a Comprehensive assessment and subsequent report as to whether your Safety Barrier has been able to achieve or not achieve Compliance as per the relevant Australian Standards applied to Your Pool or Spa
Reminder Notice: As part of our service, we will also provide you with a notice, 6 months from when your next inspection will take place. In Victoria, all Pools and Spas MUST be Inspected every 4 years, from your last Dated Compliance Certificate notice. This will give you ample time to allow you to prepare for your next Pool or Spa Safety Barrier Compliance Inspection.
Cost for this Service $375 includes GST
A Certificate of Barrier Non-Compliance is a formal document indicating that a Swimming Pool or Spa barrier does not meet the required safety standards. This Certificate is issued immediately when an inspector identifies non-compliant elements during a Pool or Spa Safety inspection. It is the responsibility of the Pool or Spa Owner or their agent to lodge the Certificate with the local council.
Upon issuance of a Barrier Improvement Notice, a specific time frame is provided where you are required to complete the required rectification works to achieve Compliance. If you fail to achieve Compliance within this specified period, council may consider a range of penalties, including fines and pending on the severity of the issues, legal proceedings. It's crucial to understand the terms of the notice to prevent any repercussions.
The Barrier Improvement Notice will specify a date by which you must rectify the Barrier and lodge the Certificate of Barrier Compliance with your Council.
If you make alterations or changes to your registered Pool or Spa Barrier, you must lodge a Certificate of Barrier Compliance, failure to do so may lead to fines. Once this Certificate has been lodged with the council following the alterations, they will review and validate the changes made.
If you fail to lodge a certificate of barrier compliance within 14 days of receiving the certificate, you may face an on-the-spot fine of 2 penalty units and a separate penalty of up to 10 penalty units.
Penalty units are indexed and increase on 1 July each year, in accordance with the Monetary Units Act 2004. From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, one penalty unit is $184.92.
Ensure the safety and Compliance of your Pool or Spa by booking an inspection today with our fully-qualified and VBA-registered building inspectors. Our team is well-versed in all aspects of Pool and Spa safety, providing a thorough and reliable inspection service.
Don't leave safety to chance - trust our professionals to help keep your Pool and Spa secure, safe, and up to standard.
Registered Building Inspector, Class of Building Inspector (Pool Safety) under section 171 of the Building Act 1993 (the Act) IN-PS 73821.
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