Before you can begin work on your swimming/spa pools or your pool barriers, you’ll need a building permit to be issued. We can help you obtain the appropriate building permit from a Private Building Surveyor, so that the works can begin as quickly as possible.
Once the Private Building Surveyor has done their assessment and issued the final certificate, our job is done and you are ready to begin building.
We are also licenced Pool Inspectors, which means that under the new regulations we can visit and inspect your pool every four years for you, to make sure that it is still as safe as it needs to be for your family to enjoy it.
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Since 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety have been in effect in Victoria. These laws mean that it is now mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with the relevant council.
It is important to stay ahead of these laws and regulations, both so you can avoid any municipal legal troubles – such as building notices, fines or even prosecution – but also so you can be sure your loved ones are safe around your pool.
Lakeside Building Consultants are the experts when it comes to navigating the permitting process for your new spa or swimming pool. We can consult on your fencing and pool planning decisions to determine exactly what does and does not require a building permit.
By using us, you know that your new pool will be built lawfully and safely, so you can focus on the more important parts of your build.
If you’re thinking of building a pool or spa on your property but are concerned by the permitting process, feel free to contact us today on [email protected] or fill out our online contact form.
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Swimming pools and spas on residential properties in Victoria that are capable of holding more than 300 mm (30 cm) of water are required to have a pool safety barrier to restrict access to a pool area by young children (under the age of 5). This also includes inflatable pools, above ground pools, indoor pools, hot tubs, and bathing or wading pools. In addition, all gates, fences or walls that form part of the barrier around the pool must be kept in good working condition.
The VBA self-assessment checklists are intended to help pool and spa owners maintain the safety of pool barriers approved from between 8 April 1991 and 30 April 2010. The checklist applies to swimming pools and spas residential homes, boarding houses, motels, hotels or similar dwellings.
You can find the checklist below:
