Whittlesea residents have another seven months to have their pool or spa inspected and issued with a certificate of compliance.
The state government today announced it had extended the deadline for pool and space inspections.
Under the changes, pools and spas constructed before June 30, 1994 must be inspected and issued with a certificate of compliance by June 1, 2022.
Pools and spas constructed between July 1, 1994 and May 1, 2010 must be inspected and issued with a certificate of compliance by June 1, 2023.
Pools and spas constructed after May 1, 2010 must be inspected and issued with a certificate of compliance June 1, 2024.
People still need to register their pool or spa with council by November 1, 2021 though.
Council planning and development director Justin O’Meara said: “Pools and spas can pose safety risks to young children, so it is important that barriers are installed and regularly inspected to ensure they are compliant with safety guidelines”.
As well as requiring all pools and spas to be registered with council, the new law requires all pool or spa safety barriers (fences) be inspected and issued with a certificate of compliance every four years. This requirement is being rolled out in stages depending on the year the pool or spa was constructed or installed.
There is a $32.30 fee, which covers the cost of administration, to register your pool with council, and a small additional information search fee of $47.90 if you need assistance finding the date of the pool or spa’s construction. Failure to register your pool or spa may result in an infringement.
Details: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/pools
