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Arrange a pool or spa barrier inspection

A registered pool safety inspector must inspect your pool or spa every four years.

Council does not provide inspection services.   

The businesses listed below provide inspection services in the Geelong region. Council does not endorse any individual provider and recommend obtaining several quotes before engaging an inspector. 

If you are a registered pool safety inspector who services the Geelong area and would like to be included please email [email protected]

What happens at an inspection

You will need to show your registration letter to the pool safety inspector at the time of the inspection. The letter includes key information that they need to ensure that they inspect the barrier to the relevant Australian standards.

If your barrier does not comply

A registered pool safety inspector may: 

  • issue a Certificate of Barrier Non Compliance or
  • provide a notice identifying defects and a timeframe for rectification before reinspection.

If a Certificate of Barrier Non-Compliance is lodged with Council, a fee applies ana Barrier Improvement Notice is issued by Council to rectify the issued identified by the pool inspector. 

Once complete and the barrier complies, the inspector will issue a Form 23 Certificate of Pool and Spa Barrier Compliance, which must be lodged with Council within 30 days of issue.

Lodge your Form 23

 

Extension of time to lodge your certificate

If you are unable to arrange an inspection or complete required repairs before your due date, you may apply for an extension of time. 

Applications must be submitted in writing using the approved form which is below.

Council will endeavour to respond to your requests within five working days.

No. A compliant safety barrier must be installed in accordance with the applicable Australian standards.

Yes. Even where the pool wall forms part of the barrier, any access point, including ladders or steps, must be protected by a compliant barrier.

Extension of time application

Pool and spa compliance lodgement date extension of time application 115 KB | docx
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