Members and their clients now have more time to get their pool and spa safety barriers inspected and certified as compliant, with the Victorian Government acknowledging the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The deadline for owners to lodge certificates of pool and spa barrier compliance with their local council has been extended in recognition of the limited opportunity for building inspectors to visit homes during the pandemic. 

The first certificate lodgement deadline will be extended from 1 November 2021 to 1 June 2022, with subsequent lodgement deadlines also moved back to June 2023 and June 2024 respectively. 

On behalf of our members, MBV has continued to advocate for a range of extensions to ease the extra pressure that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on our industry and our members’ clients. We, therefore, welcome this change by the Victorian Government. 

For more information, visit vba.vic.gov.au.