New Pool Fence Regulations Victoria

As of 1 december 2019 it will be mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with their relevant council.

New pool fence regulations victoria. Whether those works involve construction of a new dividing fence or repair of an existing dividing fence. Pool fencing safety regulations in victoria are designed to keep your family safe. On 1 december 2019 new victorian legislation came into effect to improve the safety of swimming pools and spas. Pool fencing laws and requirements all swimming pools and spas on residential properties in victoria with a depth greater than 30cm 300mm are required to be surrounded by a safety barrier e g.

All pools and spas built after 2010 require a four sided barrier isolation fence with no direct access from the house or any other building to the pool or spa. In victoria the construction and installation of swimming pools spas and safety barriers and barrier maintenance are all subject to the requirements of the building regulations 2018 the regulations. If a victorian residential pool or spa has a depth of 30cm or more 300mm it is required to be surrounded by safety barrier. If you re planning on building a new fence it s important to know that in victoria there are strict rules and regulations if you don t follow these rules then you are at risk of getting a visit from a council official and having to tear down your fence which is an unnecessary waste of both time and money.

Installed before 8 april 1991 installed between 8 april 1991 and 30 april 2010 installed from 1 may 2010. This includes inflatable pools. Vic barrier laws new pool and spa registration and inspection requirements effective 1 december 2019. There are currently 3 sets of requirements for pool spa barriers in victoria these are based on when your pool or spa was constructed.

Fencing law in victoria. Barriers are required for. Regulations under the fences act contain a pro forma urgent fencing notice and this pro forma notice is also available from the dispute settlement centre of victoria external link. In ground pools and spas.

Barrier requirements all swimming pools and spas capable of containing water to a depth greater than 300 mm 30 cm must have a compliant safety barrier to restrict access to the pool area by young children under the age of five. This simplifies the process. On 1 december 2019 new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety will come into effect in victoria. If your pool fencing does not adhere to regulatory requirements you could risk endangering the lives and health of young children.