Wanting to Move Spa in New Home

big bill broonzy on 30/12/2015 - 21:06
Last edited 30/12/2015 - 21:07

Hi,

I've purchased a new home recently which has a Spa. I'm wishing to move it to another area in the yard as it is currently too close to the house.

I assume this will require a permit, would anyone happen to know if there is documentation available for where a spa can be located on a block?
If not, who would you recommend to inspect the property to tell me where I could move it to?

Cheers

Home & Garden

Comments

  • captobvious on 30/12/2015 - 23:09
    +1

    which state are you in

    • big bill broonzy on 30/12/2015 - 23:53

      Sorry should have mentioned I'm in Victoria

  • AMLagonda on 31/12/2015 - 02:47

    Really? A permit to move it, don't think so unless the laws are odd in victoria, I thought to be legal it just needs the pool fence.

  • try2bhelpful on 31/12/2015 - 08:41
    +2

    This might be worth a look.

    http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/19386/…

    It would probably fall under

    "Swimming pool, spa and
    barrier building permits
    You must have a building permit before
    you install a new pool or spa,start
    construction on a new pool, spa or
    barrier or make alterations to a pool,
    spa or barrier (if not maintenance
    related). A pool or spa building permit
    must include details of the barrier and
    be issued as one permit.
    The property owner will need a
    registered building surveyor (private or
    municipal) to issue the building permit.
    Once engaged, the building surveyor is
    used for the life of the project, so we’ll
    call them the Relevant Building
    Surveyor (RBS).

    • big bill broonzy on 31/12/2015 - 09:34

      Great answer, thanks for the help.

      • oscargamer on 31/12/2015 - 09:58

        i would argue that you are not altering the spa, merely relocating it

        if it complies with the current regs, then relocating it changes nothing

        if it is older and does not comply with current regs, then yes a permit would be required

        • try2bhelpful on 31/12/2015 - 11:55

          To OP - glad to be of help.

          I would suggest that moving it is altering it as it would not be viewed as maintenance; but to be sure you could contact the relevant authorities to discuss.

    • Dover on 01/01/2016 - 18:37

      I would suggest this is for a permanent spa, not a portable spa.
      I have a portable spa (which arent really all that portable!) and we didnt require permits (NSW).
      Just remember you will probably need a 15amp powerpoint, not the standard 10amp socket.
      So you may need an electrician. Imost spas require at least 15A

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