How to register a pool or spa
Your pool and spa registration is overdue
The deadline to register private pools and spas was 1 November 2020.
In December 2019, the Victorian Government introduced new regulations to improve pool and spa safety and prevent child drownings.
If you own a pool or spa, you now need to:
- Register your pool or spa with Council (deadline was 1 November 2020).
- Get an inspection of your pool or spa safety barrier done every four years.
- Lodge a Pool and Spa Barrier Compliance Certificate with Council every four years.
- Pay the required fees when registering and submitting your compliance certificate.
How to register your pool or spa
If you own a property that has a permanent or relocatable pool or spa, you must register it with Council:
- Create a My Port Phillip account, if you don't already have one. This lets you track your registration progress.
- Wait for confirmation. The Council will confirm your account within two business days.
- Register your pool or spa through My Port Phillip.
- Pay the one-time registration fee of $84.90 set by the Victorian Government, using a credit card, debit card or BPAY.
If you're not able to register online, you can complete a swimming pool or spa registration form (PDF 97.6 KB) and submit it, along with all supporting documents, via:
Email: helpbuilding@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Mail: Private Bag 3, St Kilda Victoria 3182
What happens after you have registered
Once you register your pool or spa, you’ll receive an email confirmation with:
- the date of construction of your pool or spa
- the standards that apply to your barrier
- the deadline to lodge your first (or next) compliance certificate with Council.
What happens if I don't register my pool or spa
If we find out that your pool or spa is not registered, you will receive a written notice requiring you to register it.
If you don’t comply, you may face a fine of $1,652.20 or further enforcement action.