The Ultimate Pool Inspection Checklist for VIC Homeowners
For homeowners in Victoria, passing your pool inspection isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about protecting your family, meeting strict legal codes, and avoiding costly re-inspections. This checklist reflects verified standards from the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).
✅ 1. Start with the Official Guidelines
Before you do anything, consult the actual VBA requirements:
Visit the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) website for swimming pool and spa safety standards
Check your pool’s construction date to determine which standard applies (AS1926.1-1986, AS1926.1-1993, or AS1926.1-2012)
This defines how high your barrier must be, what type of gate mechanism is legal, and the spacing tolerances inspectors will use.
✅ 2. Audit These Top Failure Points
Over 60% of inspections fail on the first visit due to these:
The gate fails to self-close/latch from any position
Furniture or objects within 900mm of the fence (climbable)
Fence height under 1200mm or vertical gaps >100mm
These are grounded in real-world inspection outcomes.
✅ 3. Tailor Prep Based on Your Property Use
Not all VIC homeowners are the same:
Selling soon? You’ll need to present a current Form 23
Investor? You must recertify every 4 years, regardless of the tenant
Holiday house? Absentee owners often fail due to small oversights (e.g. overgrowth, furniture shifts)
✅ 4. Book With Confidence — Stay In Control
Only VBA-registered inspectors can issue Form 23 certifications — and so are we. Instead of sending you elsewhere, we handle your inspection from start to finish with:
Verified Form 23 issuance
Optional pre-inspection support
Fast rebooking if needed
Book directly with our local inspection team
✅ 5. What Happens If You Fail
If you don’t comply, the inspector must issue:
A non-compliance notice with specific faults
A 30–60 day remediation window, depending on the risk level
Re-inspection is mandatory (some fees apply)
Avoid this by using a pre-inspection service or requesting a verified checklist.
If you need assistance with any rectification works, we have a network of tradespeople ready to assist.
Read our checklist and book a certified inspection with our team today.
