Pool fence inspections Geelong

Pool Barrier Inspection Services offers affordable swimming pool and spa fencing inspections and certifications for residents in and around Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Colac Otway, Ballarat, Golden Plains, Moorabool, Wyndham, and Queenscliff areas. Upon request, we are able to service other areas as well.

Every pool or spa owner has an obligation to prioritise safety and help prevent avoidable accidents. Although there has been a significant reduction over time, toddler drowning continues to be one of the leading causes of accidental death for Australian children under five years of age.

Our services include:

Compliance inspections – including provision of Compliance Certificate
Re-inspections – including provision of Compliance Certificate
Pre-purchase inspections
Compliance advice

We also have useful information on swimming pool compliance certificate due dates, barrier requirements, and safety checklists.

Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to book an inspection.

Information

Pool barrier inspection services

Compliance advice

Our VBA-registered inspector can provide you with professional swimming pool fence compliance advice, whether you are considering installing a pool or spa,...

Compliance inspections

Our inspector, registered with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), will undertake a thorough compliance inspection of your swimming pool or spa barrier...

Pre-purchase inspections

If you are looking to buy a house in Geelong and surrounds, Surf Coast, or Bellarine Peninsula with a pool or spa,...

Re-inspections

If your pool or spa barrier has received a report outlining non-compliant items and you have rectified them, a re-inspection is required...

The law on pool and spa safety

The Royal Life Saving Society of Australia reported that in 2020, 25 Australian children aged 0-4 years old drowned, with swimming pools and spas being the most common location.

Kidsafevic reports that safety barriers or fencing can be effective in reducing the risk of drowning incidents, but only if they are not faulty or comply with Australian standards. The coroner found that in 20 out of 27 drownings since 2000, fencing or barriers didn't meet the required safety standards.

In 2019, the Victorian Government introduced new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety to stop children from drowning. As a pool or spa owner, you must make sure the pool and/or spa is registered, inspected and compliant. Notwithstanding safety, there are significant financial penalties for not doing this.

Pool and spa compliance legislation Geelong

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