Pool, spa registration deadline nears
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Published on 25 September 2020
Pool and spa owners are reminded that they have just over a month to register with us.
The State Government regulations require:
Mandatory registration of pools and spas with local Councils Mandatory safety barrier inspection and certification A process for dealing with barriers that do not meet safety requirements, and Fees for registration, and lodgement of compliance and non-compliance certificates.Corangamite Shire Acting CEO Brooke Love said owners are required to register their pools and spas with Council by Sunday 1 November, or within 30 days of completion.
The original June registration deadline was extended due to Coronavirus and the new date is drawing near.
“New regulations came into force in December last year to ensure pool and spa barriers meet required standards,” Mrs Love said.
“They apply to permanent pools, above-ground pools, indoor pools, hot tubs, bathing or wading pools and relocatable pools that can hold water to a depth of more than more than 300 mm.
“Barriers must be assessed by a registered private building surveyor or inspector who will issue certificates of compliance or non-compliance, which owners will need to lodge with Council,” she said.
“Inspection compliance certificates will then be required to be lodged with Council every four years.”
Owners wishing to do their own initial safety assessment can be guided by the Victorian Building Authority checklists.
Work on an existing safety barrier, other than basic maintenance, is likely to require a building permit and will need to comply with regulations. Registration is mandatory and fines are applicable.
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