Application to Register a Swimming Pool or Spa

It is a requirement of the Victorian Building Regulations that any pool or spa capable of containing water to a depth of greater than 300mm must have compliant safety barriers.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that compliant safety barriers are in place under a Building Permit issued by a Registered Building Surveyor. A Building Permit must be issued prior to construction of a swimming pool, spa and associated safety barriers. 

On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria.

They introduce new registration, inspection and certification requirements for property owners.

As a pool or spa owner you need to complete the following:

  1. Register your pool using Councils online portal: Greenlight OPM - Applicant Portal.
  2. Organise an inspection of your pool barrier by a registered swimming pool inspector.
  3. Rectify any issues identified by your pool inspection.
  4. Submit a certificate of compliance to your council by the due date using Councils online portal: Greenlight OPM - Applicant Portal.

This includes in-ground and above ground pools and spas, inflatable pools, indoor pools and spa pools, children’s paddling and wading pools, spas, jacuzzis, hot tubs and swim spas and portable spas.

For more information, including cut-off dates, see:

Registration requirements

Pool safety barriers

Pool and spa inspections and compliance

Local Building Inspectors

List accurate as at 30 January 2023

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