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Pool Safety Certificates
Form 23 certification confirming your pool barrier meets AS1926.1 and your council's requirements.
Obtaining a Pool Safety Certificate (Form 23) is a legal requirement for all Victorian properties with a pool or spa capable of holding more than 300mm of water.
What is a Pool Safety Certificate (Form 23)?
A Pool Safety Certificate (Form 23) confirms that your pool or spa barrier complies with the relevant Australian Standard and your local council's safety requirements. It must be renewed every four years.
When is a certificate required?
- When registering a new or existing pool or spa
- Following barrier modifications or renovations
- Every four years from the date of your previous compliance certificate
- Before the deadline provided by your council (following pool or spa registration)
Our certification process
1. Initial Compliance Inspection — $299
We carry out a full barrier inspection. If your pool or spa meets the standards, we issue your certificate on the spot.
2. Detailed Compliance Report (if not yet compliant)
If there are issues, you'll receive a report outlining all non-compliant items, clear and practical solutions for rectification, and photos and notes for reference.
3. Re-Inspection — $180
After making the required changes, book a re-inspection. If the barrier is now compliant, we issue your Form 23.
What's included in the certificate inspection?
- Review of barrier height and materials
- Gate operation and latch positioning
- Inspection of climbable hazards near the barrier
- Gap and spacing checks
- Boundary fence assessment (if applicable)
- Review of any adjoining structures or access points
Who needs a Pool Safety Certificate?
- Homeowners with in-ground, above-ground, or indoor pools and spas
- Landlords managing rental properties with pools
- Real estate agents handling compliance obligations for clients
- Hotel, motel, and caravan park owners
- Body corporates overseeing shared pool spaces
Why choose Aqua Dreamz?
- 15+ years' industry experience
- BPC registered and fully insured
- Simple process with clear documentation
- Friendly, professional service
- Servicing all of Melbourne Metro and the Mornington Peninsula
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pool Safety Certificate valid?+
Four years from the date of issue, unless major structural changes are made to the barrier.
What happens if I fail the first inspection?+
You'll receive a full report with photos and instructions. Once issues are fixed, you can book a re-inspection within 60 days.
Is a certificate required for portable pools?+
Yes — if the pool can hold more than 300mm of water and is set up for more than a few days, it must be registered and certified.
Can I inspect the barrier myself?+
Use our self-assessment checklists as a guide, but a registered inspector must conduct the official inspection and issue the certificate.
Book online or contact us directly to schedule your pool compliance inspection. Call 0438 367 538 or email info@aquadreamzpoolinspections.com.au.
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