NEED TO GET YOUR POOL OR SPA SAFETY BARRIER CERTIFIED?
IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE COMPLICATED – I’M HERE TO HELP YOU THROUGH
THE PROCESS!
SERVICES
Providing a professional, reliable & super efficient service to the Greater Geelong Region, Surf Coast, the Bellarine Peninsula, Golden Plains Shire & surrounding regions.
CONSULT
RECOMMENDED
This service is perfect if you:
– Are planning the landscaping of your yard/area, so you can proceed with confidence, understanding the barrier requirements.
– Think your barrier requires a lot of work and want to know what needs to be done to achieve compliance well ahead of your certificate due date.
A Consult will provide absolute clarity moving forward.
$290
INSPECTION
ESSENTIAL
Complete Pool or Spa Safety Barrier Inspection service. If your safety barrier is compliant, a Form 23 Certificate of Compliance will be delivered that day with a detailed report for your convenience. If there are items of non-compliance, a detailed report with pictures will explain non-compliant items & practical examples of necessary fixes. A Re-Inspection is then required after these items are rectified.
$330
PRICES ARE all inclusive
RE-INSPECTION
IF REQUIRED
You’ll be given 60 days to bring your safety barriers into full compliance after the date of Inspection. Once all non-compliant items are rectified, get back in touch to book a time for Re-Inspection to receive your Form 23 Certificate of Compliance. Your certificate will be valid for 30 days, so please ensure you lodge it with the relevant council within that timeframe.
To continue providing the best service, I’ll remind you 6 months prior to your next due date, which is in 4 years time.
$190
$290
$330
PRICES ARE all inclusive
$190
A WORD FROM PETE
There’s nothing better than jumping into a pool on a warm day or sliding into a hot spa on a cool night. I love to see families having fun, enjoying time with mates, being active outdoors, and having a laugh. Seeing this continue for pool & spa owners around Victoria by assisting you through the process of achieving compliance with your local council is my goal.
I want to help people as much as I can, so my point of difference is that I make myself available prior to inspection and right throughout the process, by providing relevant advice tailored to your pool/spa area so that practical and cost-effective solutions are achieved to best suit your budget and/or the aesthetics of the area. I understand home ownership and people’s preferences to keep the pool and/or spa area neat, tidy, and looking good, which is why I excel at balancing this without compromising safety and compliance.
I have developed connections with quality, friendly, and affordable tradespeople who are ready to help you with rectification work if required, in order to remove the hassle of chasing up various quotes. Here’s a little tip for you all – check your gate before I visit, as around 70% of gates don’t self-close and self-latch from every position, including ‘resting on the latch’.
As a registered VBA Inspector and endorsed Master Pool Barrier Inspector with the Master Pool Builders Association Australia, I’m passionate about keeping the backyard pools and spas of Victoria in action and safe for all ages. Don’t forget, I’m here to help!
Words from OTHER POOL & SPA OWNERS
DENIS ***** (5 Stars)
“Pete was all of the good things wanted in a professional person. Polite, fast, responsive and we had a tight timeframe and he got the job done including offering suggestions on how to fix the items that needed attending to efficiently. Also went the extra mile and made sure we had the report and certificate when we needed it. Great to do business with.”
ADELE ***** (5 Stars)
“Pete came to do a pool safety barrier inspection this week at my home. He was courteous, thorough and very prompt with follow up on the report and certificate. He arrived on time and communicated very well. The information he provided prior to the inspection was clear and very helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending Pete and his business Pete’s Pool Inspections. An excellent professional!”
ANDREW ***** (5 Stars)
“I was super happy with the service Pete provided. He talked me through any possible issues before arriving so that everything was in order for the inspection. Pete did a very thorough job and made lodging the paperwork with council very easy. I would recommend Pete and will use him again.”
MARTIN ***** (5 Stars)
“Fantastic, friendly, professional service. Pete was absolutely wonderful to deal with, terrific presentation of the reports, excellent advice for rectifying items, and an affordable rate. Highly recommended. Thank you Pete.”
COMPLIANCE PROCESS
FOLLOW THESE 5 STEPS TO GET YOUR POOL OR SPA LEGALLY CERTIFIED WITH YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL
STEP 1:
REGISTER YOUR POOL OR SPA WITH YOUR COUNCIL
(You’ll find links to pool compliance pages of local councils below)
All Victorian pools and spas were due to be registered by 1 November 2020. This is different to having your pool inspected. Head to your local council’s website & send a request for your pool or spa details. They will send you a letter containing your pool or spa’s construction date and the applicable Australian Standard / Building Regulation.
STEP 2:
If your barrier is compliant upon inspection, skip straight to STEP 5.
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
STEP 5:
(You’ll find links to pool compliance pages of local councils below)
Send your Form 23 Certificate of Compliance to your local council office to fully comply with all legislation.
Your safety barrier will be due for it’s next inspection in 4 years time. I’ll remind you 6 months prior to that due date & from there can book in for your next inspection.
SAFE FUN
IS THE BEST FUN
HELPFUL RESOURCES
There are different Australian Standards that apply to different pool & spa barriers, depending on the date of construction. Check the Relevant Australian Standard on your council letter & have a look through the downloadable checklist that applies for a guide to what will meet compliance.
SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST 1
For pools & spas installed BEFORE 8 APRIL 1991:
Relevant Standard: Part 9A Building Regulations 2018 and AS 1926.1-1993
SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST 2
Pools & Spas installed BETWEEN 8 APRIL 1991 AND 30 APRIL 2010:
Relevant Standards: AS 1926.1 – 1986 or AS 1926.1 – 1993
SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST 3
Pools & Spas installed AFTER 1 MAY 2010:
Relevant Standard: AS 1926.1-2007 or AS 1926.1-2012
Links
The VBA regulate Victoria’s building and plumbing industries – protecting the community and empowering practitioners. Pete is a VBA registered Building Inspector, meaning your certificates for council compliance are valid.
YOUR COUNCIL LINKS
REGISTER YOUR POOL OR SPA & LODGE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES HERE
HERE TO HELP!
