Pool Fence & Spa Barrier Safety Inspections
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Safe Water Melbourne
Scheduling a pool inspection in Melbourne is essential for homeowners to ensure safety and compliance with the Australian Standards. These inspections offer many advantages, particularly in identifying potential hazards early. Poorly maintained pool barriers can pose serious risks for young children. Inspections often uncover issues such as gates that don’t self-close or latch properly, or nearby tree branches and shrubs that could enable climbing. Taking care of these concerns proactively is crucial in preventing drowning accidents.
Safe Water Inspections is a local business that specializes in assessing the safety of pool and spa barriers across Melbourne. Once your pool or spa meets the requirements of the regulations, they provide a Certificate of Compliance (Form 23).
Given that pools and spas are popular throughout Melbourne’s suburbs, regular inspections are vital for proper upkeep and compliance with safety standards. Above all, these inspections play a key role in keeping young children safe and giving families peace of mind. Trust Safe Water Inspections to help you maintain a safe, enjoyable pool or spa area for years to come.
Our Services

Our expert pool fence inspectors provide thorough inspections and guidance to help you meet all safety standards, protecting your loved ones and enhancing your peace of mind.

Our comprehensive inspections and assessments are designed to identify potential hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a secure and safe environment for everyone.

Ensuring the safety of your pool area is essential, and our Pool Barrier Safety Assessment service is here to help. We identify potential hazards and provide actionable recommendations.

Our pool barrier safety consultations provide you with expert advice and guidance to ensure your pool fence complies with all safety standards and Victorian regulations.
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 by young children (under the age of 5).
New laws were introduced in Victoria to improve swimming pool and spa safety. Owners are required to register their pool or spa with their local council & have their safety barrier inspected every 4 years.
Owners need to engage a registered building surveyor or building inspector to carry out an inspection and issue a compliance certificate. This is what we specialise in and can help you with.
Once a pool or spa is registered, the local council will notify owners of the due date for the first certificate of pool barrier compliance. Owners are required to arrange an inspection and lodge the certificate with their local council by the due date.
Our Inspectors are registered under the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the main reasons for failing an inspection?These are the primary reasons for pool compliance failures. Many of these have simple solutions that can be addressed prior to inspection, download a self-evaluation checklist:
- Gate hinges and/or latches are in disrepair or do not self-close properly. Gates must self-close and self-latch from a range of positions, being fully open, to just resting on the latch.
- Objects that can be climbed, like trees, plant pots, BBQs, and clotheslines, are situated too close to the pool fence.
- The pool fence is below the required height of 1200mm.
- The gap between the vertical elements of the fence exceeds 100mm.
- The space beneath the bottom of the fence is greater than 100mm.
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What defines a Pool or Spa?According to the VBA Victorian Building Authority and the Australian Standard defines a swimming pool as: Any structure containing water to a depth greater than 300mm and used primarily for swimming, wading and paddling. This also includes a bathing pool, wading pool, or spa pool.
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What is Pool & Spa inspections and compliance?Pool and spa owners are now required to have their safety barriers inspected and to lodge a certificate of barrier compliance with your local council. In Victoria, assessments of your pool or spa enclosure and the issuance of pool compliance certificates are carried out by:
- A registered building surveyor.
- A registered building inspector specialising (Pool Safety) or
- A municipal building surveyor
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How long does an inspection take?Inspections of swimming pools and spas may vary, but generally inspections take 30-60 minutes. A comprehensive report is emailed outlining any areas that need rectification. Once compliant we issue the certificate same day.
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I have purchased a property with a pool or spa, how can I check if it has been registered?Contact your council to check if your pool or spa has been registered.
Conduct your own Pre Self-Assessment
Ensuring the safety of your pool fence is paramount, and our Pre-Self-Assessment empowers you to take the first step. Before scheduling an official inspection, use our easy-to-follow guide to evaluate your pool fence for compliance with safety regulations.
This proactive approach helps identify potential issues early, saving you time and providing peace of mind. Dive into our Pre-Self-Assessment today and make your pool a safer place for everyone.

Contact Us
Get an obligation-free quote, make a booking, or ask us any questions. Please contact us on 0408 246 226 for further advice.
