Not sure what applies to you? The pool compliance checker covers all 8 states and 285 council areas - pick your council and your situation and see exactly what is required.
Pool compliance rules are different in every state
Selling, leasing, or just failed an inspection? We explain what your state actually requires - in plain English - and match you with licensed pool safety inspectors. Independent, free to use.
Start with your state
Certificates, validity periods, and fence rules all depend on where the pool is.
- QLDQueenslandCertificate to sell or lease
- NSWNew South WalesCertificate + pool register
- VICVictoriaForm 23 every 4 years
- WAWestern AustraliaCouncil inspections
- SASouth AustraliaUpgrade before sale
- TASTasmaniaBarrier standards
- ACTCanberra / ACTBarrier standards
- NTNorthern TerritoryCompliance certificates
How it works
Tell us what you need
Selling, leasing, Form 23 due, or a failed inspection - one short form, no obligation.
We match licensed inspectors
Only licensed or accredited pool safety inspectors in your area. No pool shops, no salespeople.
Reply and book
We email you the inspector's introduction. Reply to it and they contact you directly with a price and availability, then book when it suits.
Popular guides
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Pool safety certificate cost
What an inspection costs in each state, what's included, and re-inspection fees if you fail.
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Failed your pool inspection?
The most common fail items, what rectification typically costs, and how to get it fixed fast.
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Pool inspection checklist
Exactly what inspectors check - gates, latches, heights, gaps - so you can pass first time.
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Selling a house with a pool
Per-state seller obligations, settlement timing, and the QLD Form 36 option explained.
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Gates and latches
Self-closing, self-latching, latch height - the number one reason pools fail inspection.
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VIC Form 23 explained
Victoria's certificate of barrier compliance: the 4-year cycle, lodgement, and council fees.
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Common questions
Do I need a pool safety certificate to sell my house?
In QLD, NSW and VIC - yes, in most cases, though each state handles it differently. In QLD you need a current certificate (or a Form 36 notice); in NSW a certificate of compliance must be attached to the sale contract; in VIC you must have a current certificate of barrier compliance lodged with council. See your state’s page for specifics.
How much does a pool inspection cost?
Typically $150-$450 depending on state, pool type and access. Most inspectors include one free or discounted re-inspection if minor items need fixing. See the full cost guide.
What happens if my pool fails inspection?
You’ll get a list of non-compliant items and a window to fix them. Most fails are gates, latches or fence gaps - often a few hundred dollars to rectify. Our failed-inspection guide walks through it.
Get matched with a licensed pool inspector
Free and no obligation. Tell us your state and situation - we'll match you with a licensed inspector nearby and email you their introduction.
Get matched with a local inspector
Free and no obligation. We'll match you with a licensed inspector servicing your area and email you their introduction. Reply to it and they'll be in touch with a quote.