POOL & SPA BARRIER COMPLIANCE
Pool Safety Inspection Melbourne
If you need a Certificate of Barrier Compliance (Form 23) for your pool or spa barrier, you've come to the right place. We cover all of Melbourne, and our inspectors are here to help you meet the compliance standards.
Every pool & spa inspection service we offer
We are VBA-registered building inspectors covering Melbourne's eastern and north-eastern suburbs. Whatever stage you are at — checking your fence yourself, booking an inspection, or chasing the certificate your council has asked for — the right page is below.
Pool barrier inspection
The full inspection of your pool or spa barrier against the Victorian standard — gates, latches, gaps, heights and the non-climbable zone. This is the inspection that produces your Form 23 certificate.
Owners who need their barrier checked and certified.
Pool fence inspection
The same inspection, described the way most people search for it. If you are looking for a "pool fence inspection" rather than a "barrier inspection", start here — it covers what we check and what a fail usually looks like.
Owners who call it a fence, not a barrier.
Pool compliance certificate
The Certificate of Barrier Compliance (Form 23) itself — what the certificate is, when your council needs it, and how we issue yours after a passing inspection.
Owners lodging with council, or selling.
Spas, portable & inflatable pools
Spas are covered by the same law, the same barrier standard and the same Form 23 — it is not a separate job or a separate price. Includes when a spa needs a barrier at all (the 300mm rule and lockable lids), and why portable and inflatable pools count too.
Owners with a spa, or a pool that goes up for summer.
Pool gate & latch check
Gates are the single most common reason a barrier fails. This covers self-closing and self-latching gates, latch height, and the low-cost fixes that turn a fail into a pass.
Owners whose gate sticks, sags or does not self-latch.
Pool fence requirements
The Victorian rules in plain English — 1200mm height, the 100mm gap rule, the 900mm non-climbable zone, boundary fences, windows and doors.
Owners checking their fence before we visit.
What it costs
Our flat inspection price, what is included, and what changes it. No quotes to chase and no surprises on the day.
Anyone comparing prices before booking.
Fence or barrier — what is the difference?
They are the same thing. "Barrier" is the legal term used in the regulations and on your certificate; "fence" is what everyone actually says. Read this if the wording is confusing you.
Anyone unsure which one they need.
How an inspection works
What happens from the moment you book — what we check on site, how long it takes, what you get, and what happens if something fails.
First-time customers who want to know what to expect.
Guides & reference
- Form 23 explainedThe certificate itself — what a Form 23 is, who can issue one, and how long it lasts.
- Pre-inspection checklistsSelf-check your barrier before we arrive. Most fails are things you can fix yourself in an afternoon.
- Victorian compliance rulesThe wider compliance picture — registration, inspection deadlines and the four-yearly re-inspection cycle.
Looking for your suburb instead? See every area we serve — each suburb page has the local council details and a direct quote form.
Not sure which one you need? Just ask.
Tell us about your pool or spa and we will tell you exactly which inspection applies and what it costs. Most people only need the one inspection and the Form 23 certificate that comes with it.
- Flat $170 ex GST — no quotes to chase.
- Free re-inspection if something needs fixing.
- Same-day certificate on a pass.
- VBA-registered inspectors, fully insured.
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One of our registered inspectors will get back to you.
For Homes Across Melbourne
Residential Pool & Spa Inspections
Residential pool inspections play a vital role in maintaining homes, making sure all pool elements work properly and safely. We perform a thorough assessment to verify that every part of your swimming pool meets the highest safety and functionality standards.
- Pool and spa fence inspections
- Pool and spa fence re-inspections
- Thorough barrier and gate assessment
- Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance
- Melbourne-wide service
For Agents & Property Sales
Real Estate Pool & Spa Inspections
We provide excellent service and work with real estate agents to make sure they receive top-notch service and the best possible prices. If you are selling a property with a pool or spa, you must include a valid certificate of compliance in your contract.
- Pool and spa fence inspections
- Pool and spa fence re-inspections
- Fast turnaround for sale contracts
- Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance
- Competitive agent pricing
For Commercial Sites
Commercial Pool & Spa Inspections
On 1 December 2019, laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. It is mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with the relevant council.
- Pool and spa fence inspections
- Pool and spa fence re-inspections
- Compliance with Victorian safety laws
- Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance
- Melbourne-wide service
For Accommodation Providers
Hotel & Motel Pool & Spa Inspections
Pool and spa fence inspections and re-inspections for hotels and motels. We make sure your pool and spa barriers meet the Victorian safety standard so you can keep guests safe and your site compliant.
- Pool and spa fence inspections
- Pool and spa fence re-inspections
- Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance
- Melbourne-wide service
For Caravan Parks
Caravan Park Pool & Spa Inspections
Pool and spa fence inspections and re-inspections for caravan parks. Our VBA-registered inspectors check your barriers against the Australian Standards and issue your Form 23 certificate.
- Pool and spa fence inspections
- Pool and spa fence re-inspections
- Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance
- Melbourne-wide service
For Body Corporates
Body Corporate Pool & Spa Inspections
Pool and spa fence inspections and re-inspections for body corporates. We help you keep shared pool and spa barriers compliant with the Victorian safety standard.
- Pool and spa fence inspections
- Pool and spa fence re-inspections
- Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance
- Melbourne-wide service
Do you need a Form 23 certificate?
If you need a Certificate of Barrier Compliance for your pool or spa barrier, here is how we get you there.
Register Your Pool
Register your pool or spa with your local council. If it's not registered, contact your council first.
Book a Time
Book an inspection with us. We come to your property anywhere in the Melbourne metro area.
On-site Inspection
We check the barrier, fence and gates against the Australian Standards.
Report & Advice
You get a clear report with photos. If anything needs fixing, we explain exactly what and why.
Form 23 Certificate
Once everything passes, we issue your Form 23 certificate to lodge with your council.
Getting your pool or spa barrier certified? See our full pool barrier & fence inspection guide — the Victorian compliance checklist and how your Form 23 certificate works.
#1 Pool Inspection in Melbourne
Pool Inspection Melbourne employs Building Inspectors registered with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). With substantial expertise and a background in auditing pool barriers alongside local government, we have conducted thousands of inspections — and we assure you your pool or spa barrier will meet full compliance after our inspection.
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