Are pool fences compulsory in Victoria?
As of 1 December 2019, it will be mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register their pool or spa with their relevant council. In addition, owners are now required to obtain and lodge a compliance certificate for the safety of their pool or spa barrier every four…
As of 1 December 2019, it will be mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register their pool or spa with their relevant council. In addition, owners are now required to obtain and lodge a compliance certificate for the safety of their pool or spa barrier every four years.Click to see full answer. Considering this, do I need a pool fence in Victoria?In Victoria, a pool fence must: Have a height of no less than 1200mm. If there are any boundary fences used as a safety barrier, these shouldn’t be less than 1800mm and should have a non-climbable zone with a 900mm radius down from the top of the inside of the barrier.One may also ask, do you need a pool fence around a spa? The short answer: Pool & Spa barriers are required by legislation for any swimming or spa in excess of 300mm in depth and must be maintained for the life of the pool or spa. Walls – external walls of a building such as a brick wall can be used as a pool and spa barriers as long as there are no door openings or windows. Regarding this, is it law to have a fence around your pool? A wall, fence or other barrier must surround the pool area and applies to both above ground and inground pools. This law applies unless a local law has a different requirement. The wall, fence or barrier must: Completely enclose the pool area.What is the fine for not having a pool fence?Fines range from one penalty unit to seven penalty units. The maximum penalty for non-compliance of pool fencing legislation is 165 penalty units.
