Once your swimming pool or spa has been registered, you will receive a registration confirmation letter from Council. The registration confirmation letter will specify the date by which your pool/spa safety barrier must be inspected, and when the associated compliance certificate needs to be lodged with Council.
Pool/spa inspections must be carried out by a registered building surveyor or building inspector such as those employed by Council or a private provider of your choosing.
Fees
- $371.95 (includes one inspection and issuance of the Certificate of Barrier Compliance)
- $150.00 for each additional inspection (if required)
Prices include GST and are current as of 1 July 2025.
How to request an inspection
After the inspection
If your barrier is found to be compliant, a Certificate of Barrier Compliance will be issued. The certificate must be lodged with Council within 30 days. If you consent, we will lodge the certificate for you. If you would prefer to lodge the certificate yourself, you can do so via our website.
If your barrier is found to be non-compliant with minor issues, a report will be provided outlining what needs to be fixed and by when. Your pool/spa will then need to be re-inspected before a Certificate of Barrier Compliance can be issued.
If your barrier is found to be non-compliant with major issues, a Certificate of Barrier Non-Compliance will be issued. You will need to lodge this to Council and pay the associated fee. Your barrier will then need to be made compliant and reinspected.
Issuing and lodging a Certificate of Barrier Compliance or Non-Compliance is a legislative requirement, and applies regardless of whether your pool/spa inspection was carried out by a private inspector/surveyor, or by Council.