Register a swimming pool or spa

You must register pools and spas on your property that can hold more than 30 cm of water. This includes the following pool or spa types: 

• in-ground – with or without barriers
• above ground and inflatable 
• bathing and wading 
• indoor. 

You don't need to register: 

• fountains and fishponds
• spas and baths in your bathroom. 
   

To register a swimming pool or spa on your property, fill in the form:

You will need to pay a one-off registration fee. We will send you instructions on how to pay.

Submit the form by email to building@melbourne.vic.gov.au

You can also register in person, by mail or by phone.

Register in person

To register in person, submit the form at: 

Melbourne Town Hall Administration Building 
120 Swanston Street, Melbourne 

Register by mail 

To register by mail, post the form to: 

Planning and Building City of Melbourne
GPO Box 1603
Melbourne VIC 3001

The fees for Pool and Spa registration are set by the State Government in penalty units, which increase each year. The current fees are:

• If your pool or spa was built before November 2020, your registration fee is $87.90 (search fee $52.10 + registration fee is $35.80).
• If it was built after November 2020, your registration fee is $35.80.

You will be given instructions on how to pay after you submit the form.

You can pay online, over the phone, in person or by mail.

After you pay the fee, you will get confirmation that your pool or spa is registered. ​

We will tell you which standards apply to your barrier after you register.

You must arrange for your pool or spa barrier to be inspected every four years by a registered Victorian pool inspector. We will notify you when your inspection is due. 

Inspection fee

After each inspection, you must lodge a compliance certificate and pay a fee. 

The lodgement fee for a certificate of compliance is $22.50. 

The lodgement fee for a certificate of non-compliance is $424.60. 

You must pay a fee each time your pool or spa barrier is inspected and a certificate is issued. 

Owners

If you own a property with a permanent or portable pool or spa, you need to register it. 

The owner’s corporation must register a pool or spa on common property it manages. 

Property agents

Property agents need to contact owners to make sure they register.

Renters 

If you rent a property with a pool or spa, your landlord needs to register it. 

If you have a temporary pool or spa, ask your landlord to register it.

If your property has more than one pool or spa within the same safety barrier, you only need to register once.

If they are in separate barriers, you need to register each one. 
 

Owners of public aquatic facilities such as pools at schools or hospitals must take extra steps.

This includes further registration and having a water quality risk management plan.

Find out more about the requirements for public aquatic facilities.