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The Certificate Your Council Is Asking For
A Certificate of Barrier Compliance, known as Form 23, is the document that proves your pool or spa barrier meets the standard. Victorian councils require one every four years, and only a registered building inspector or building surveyor can issue it.
We issue yours on the day it passes. The inspection is $270 inc GST and the certificate is included: no extra fee, no waiting for paperwork.
Book. Inspect. Certificate. Lodge.
How to Get Your Form 23
Step 1: Book an inspection
Online or by phone, usually for the same day.Step 2: We inspect and fix the small stuff
Joseph checks the barrier and does any small hand-tool fixes on the spot.Step 3: Certificate emailed before we leave
When it passes, your Form 23 lands in your inbox before Joseph has left your driveway.Step 4: You lodge it with council
Lodge within 30 days, online or at the council offices, and pay the council's lodgement fee. Then you're done for four years.
Most Barriers Need a Tweak or Two
If It Doesn't Pass First Time
Most barriers need a tweak or two. You get a report with photos and practical fixes, up to 60 days to do the work, and free re-inspections until it passes. If you need longer, we can help you arrange an extension with your council.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Certificate of Barrier Compliance.
Is Form 23 the same as a pool compliance certificate?
Yes. Form 23 is the official name for the Certificate of Barrier Compliance in Victoria. Form 24 is the Certificate of Barrier Non-Compliance, which an inspector must lodge if a barrier isn't fixed in time.
How long is the certificate valid?
Four years from lodgement. Councils generally write to owners when the next one is due, but keeping track is the owner's responsibility.
How much does the council charge to lodge it?
A small lodgement fee that varies by council. Check your council's pool and spa page or ask us.
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