Reviewed 23 September 2026. This updated guide replaces the original 2020 registration-deadline notice.
If your Mornington Peninsula rental property has a pool or spa, keep its registration and barrier compliance records up to date. The owner is responsible for registration and arranging barrier inspection and certification.
Check registration and your due date
Victorian requirements generally cover pools and spas capable of holding more than 30cm of water. Ask the relevant council to confirm registration, the applicable barrier standard and your next certificate due date. Portable pools have specific registration rules; check before installing one.
Arrange the inspection and lodge the certificate
Engage an appropriately registered building practitioner to inspect the barrier. Compliance certification is required every four years. Mornington Peninsula Shire requires a Form 23 certificate to be lodged within 30 days of issue; keep the acknowledgement and next due date. Ask your inspector and council about any defects or overdue requirements.
Maintain the barrier between inspections
Keep barriers and gates maintained and operating safely. A certificate does not replace ongoing maintenance or adult supervision of children around water. Report any barrier defect promptly.
For an EPM-managed property, share the registration record, latest certificate and council correspondence with your property manager so the next steps can be discussed.
Official guidance
Read Mornington Peninsula Shire’s pool and spa requirements and the Building and Plumbing Commission’s registration guidance. For properties outside the Shire, contact the relevant council.
Contact EPM about your rental property or browse our Owner FAQs.
