The costs to register your pool or spa is set by the Victorian Government.
Initial registration costs
- The registration and research fee is $81.70 - This incorporates a $32.90 pool and spa registration fee and a $48.80 information search fee. The information search fee only applies to pools or spas constructed before 1 June 2020.
After your pool or spa has been registered, you must lodge a certificate of compliance or non-compliance by the due date provided to you by Council.
The certificate of compliance or non-compliance is provided to you by the registered Building Surveyor or Inspector. Costs to engage a Building Surveyor or Inspector will vary.
The cost of lodging a certificate will depend on whether your pool or spa complies with the applicable safety standards.
If your pool or spa complies with the required safety standards
- Lodgement fee for certificate of swimming pool or spa barrier compliance - $21.10
If your pool or spa does not comply with the required safety standards
If your pool or spa barrier does not meet the required safety standards, a building surveyor or building inspector may:
- Give you a notice with the details of non-compliance and provide you no more than 60 days to bring the barriers into compliance before re-inspection
OR
- Immediately lodge a certificate of non-compliance if the safety issue can not be resolved or the issue poses an immediate and significant risk to life or safety