Pool safety news, inspection guides, and compliance information for Geelong and Bellarine property owners.
Pool gates in Victoria must self-close from any open angle under AS 1926.1-2012. Failed self-close springs are the #1 reason pool barriers fail Form 23 inspection. Here's the…
Pool fence height in Victoria must be a minimum 1200 mm — measured from outside ground level at the lowest point. On sloped Geelong sites, this is the…
Pool inspection cost in Victoria typically ranges $250–$450. Local Pool Inspections charges flat $250 inc GST — covers travel, on-site inspection, council Form 23 lodgement, and a free…
Failed your Form 23 inspection? Don't panic — about 60% of Victorian pool barriers fail first time. Here's exactly what your Form 24 means, how to remediate, and…
In short: The NCC 2025 update (adopted in Victoria from 1 May 2026) applies to new and substantially altered pool barriers. Existing pools are assessed against the standard…
In short: A pool fence that's "always been fine" can still fail — the common culprits are height under 1200 mm, gaps over 100 mm, a gate that…
In short: Victoria’s pool fence rules come from the Building Act 1993 and AS 1926.1-2012. Any pool or spa holding water deeper than 300 mm needs a compliant…
Victoria requires pool and spa owners to have their pool barrier inspected every 4 years by a VBA-registered pool safety inspector. A passing inspection results in a Form…
In short: Curlewis and Clifton Springs are right on my doorstep. LPI works them from its Bellarine base, so no travel surcharge, $250 all-inclusive, same-day Form 23 where…
In short: Portarlington and Clifton Springs are core Bellarine territory for LPI: same $250 flat fee, no travel surcharge, same-day Form 23 where the barrier passes. Older coastal…
In short: Victorian real estate agents have a real stake in pool safety compliance, because a sale can't settle without a current Form 23 barrier compliance certificate where…
In short: If you're selling or leasing a Victorian property with a pool or spa, you legally need a pool safety compliance certificate (Form 23) in place before…
