Pool Compliance Cost, Checklist & Requirements
The three things people ask most: what a certificate costs, what is on the checklist, and how often you need to re-certify. Here are clear answers.
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What does a pool compliance certificate cost?
Our barrier inspection is a flat $170 ex GST, and if your barrier passes we issue the Form 23 at no extra charge. There are two costs to be aware of:
- Our inspection fee — the flat $170 ex GST for the barrier inspection and, on a pass, the Form 23.
- Your council's lodgement fee — a separate fee set by your council and paid to them when the certificate is lodged.
A re-inspection to check fixes may apply if the barrier does not pass first time — we tell you upfront so there are no surprises.
The barrier compliance checklist
These are the key things a VBA-registered inspector assesses against the Victorian standard:
- Self-closing, self-latching gate that never props open
- No gap in the barrier lets a 100mm sphere through
- A clear 900mm non-climbable zone outside the barrier
- Barrier at least 1200mm high from the outside ground
- A current, legible CPR / resuscitation sign displayed
- Whole barrier in good repair — no loose panels or failing latches
See the full checklist with the detail on our pool barrier & fence inspection page.
Victorian requirements & how often
In Victoria, any pool or spa that can hold more than 300mm of water must be registered with your council and have a compliant barrier certified with a Form 23. The barrier must be re-inspected and re-certified every four years, and a fresh inspection is also triggered when you sell or lease, install a new pool or spa, or receive a council notice.
For the step-by-step and which council you lodge with, see our compliance process & council guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pool compliance certificate cost in Victoria?
Our barrier inspection is a flat $170 ex GST, and if your barrier passes the Form 23 is issued at no extra charge. Your council charges its own lodgement fee, which is separate and paid to the council. Because access and barrier type vary, we confirm an upfront price before we attend.
What is on the pool barrier compliance checklist?
The key checks are a self-closing and self-latching gate, no gaps over 100mm, a 900mm non-climbable zone kept clear, a barrier at least 1200mm high, a current CPR sign, and the whole barrier in good repair. The full detail is on our pool barrier & fence inspection page.
How often do I need a pool compliance certificate?
In Victoria the barrier must be re-inspected and re-certified every four years. A fresh inspection is also needed when you sell or lease, install a new pool or spa, or receive a council notice.
How long does a pool compliance certificate last?
Generally four years from the date of issue, matching the four-year re-inspection cycle for registered pools and spas in Victoria.
Book your inspection & certificate
VBA-registered inspection and your Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance, from $170 ex GST.