Owning a swimming pool in Melbourne is both a comfort and a responsibility. While it adds lifestyle value and aesthetic appeal to your property, it also comes with legal obligations under Victoria’s safety laws. One of these is ensuring your pool or spa has a valid...
Owning a pool in Melbourne comes with legal responsibilities to ensure safety and compliance. Victorian regulations mandate that all pools and spas capable of holding more than 300mm of water must have a compliant safety barrier. Failure to meet these standards can...
Owning a swimming pool in Melbourne comes with significant responsibilities, particularly when it comes to compliance with local safety regulations. Non-compliant pools not only pose serious safety risks but can also lead to hefty fines and legal consequences. Pool...
Owning a pool in Melbourne comes with the responsibility of ensuring safety and compliance with local regulations. These rules are designed to protect lives, particularly young children, and cover everything from pool design and construction to regular inspections....
The Victorian Government has introduced mandatory laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety. If you own a private pool or spa, it is now compulsory to register it and have the pool safety barriers inspected. The deadline for mandatory registration was November 1,...
Pool inspections in Victoria are crucial for swimmer safety and compliance with local rules. These inspections help prevent accidents and promote public health. Governed by the Building Regulations 2018 under the Building Act 1993 (Victoria), pool safety rules...
