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Pool safety certificates & inspections
If you're selling or leasing a property with a pool in QLD, NSW or VIC, the law requires a compliance certificate from a licensed inspector. These guides explain what you need, when, and what it costs - state by state.
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How much does a certificate cost?
Inspection fees by state, what's included, and re-inspection charges.
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Pool inspection checklist
What inspectors actually check, and how to pass first time.
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Selling a house with a pool
Seller obligations, settlement timing, and the Form 36 option in QLD.
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Leasing a property with a pool
Landlord and agent obligations, plus renewal cycles by state.
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Failed your inspection?
Common fail items, rectification costs, and getting fix-it quotes.
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VIC Form 23
Victoria's certificate of barrier compliance and the 4-year cycle.
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QLD Form 36
Selling without a certificate: the 90-day clock and who uses it.
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Register your pool
NSW Swimming Pool Register and VIC council registration walkthroughs.
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Certificate FAQs
How long does a pool safety certificate last?
It depends on the state: 2 years in QLD for a non-shared pool (1 year for shared pools), 3 years in NSW, and 4 years in VIC for a certificate of barrier compliance. See your state’s page.
Who can issue a certificate?
Only licensed or accredited inspectors - QBCC-licensed pool safety inspectors in QLD, E1-accredited certifiers in NSW, and registered building surveyors or inspectors in VIC.
Can I sell without a certificate?
In QLD you can give the buyer a Form 36 notice instead, which passes the obligation to them with a 90-day deadline. NSW and VIC have their own settlement rules - see the selling guide.
What if my pool fails the inspection?
You’ll receive a non-conformity notice listing what to fix. Most inspectors include a re-inspection once the items are rectified. Our failed-inspection guide covers typical costs.