Register your pool or spa

On 1 December 2019, new laws came into effect in Victoria making it mandatory to register swimming pools and spas.

How to register a new pool or spa

It's quick and easy to register your new pool or spa online using our online services portal. Just follow the prompts – you'll be asked to identify your property as the first step and submit your Certificate of Barrier Compliance (Form 23).

Note: A swimming pool is only registered once, regardless of change of ownership. If you are unsure whether your pool has been registered, please call our Building Services team on 03 8470 8899.

The registration button below will take you to the eServices homepage. If you receive an error message, please select Home and follow the steps below:

Select License / New License form the top ribbon

Select Swimming Pool & Spas

Select Register a new pool and submit a Certificate of Compliance (Form 23) and follow the registration prompts.

Find out more about registration on the Building and Plumbing Commission website.

Why were these regulations introduced?

The Victorian Government introduced this new legislation to ensure pools and spas are as safe as possible for everyone. These regulations apply to pool and spa owners all over Victoria.

For more information about the amendment and associated regulations, please visit the Building and Plumbing Commission website.

I'm removing a pool or spa

If you're removing a pool or spa:

Step 1 is to complete the suggested steps to decommission, depending on the type of pool/spa you have.

Step 2 is to complete your decommissioning request online so that Council can inspect and remove the pool/spa from the register:

Remove a pool or spa

Do I need a building permit?

You need a building permit to build or install a swimming pool or spa that is capable of holding more than 300mls of water.

You don't need a building permit for general pool or spa maintenance, as long as:

you use materials commonly used for the same purpose as what you're replacing
it doesn't adversely affect the safety of the public or occupiers of the building.