Aquatic facilities are classified into two categories under the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019:
All aquatic facilities, both Category 1 and Category 2, must have a Water Quality Risk Management Plan. This plan outlines how your facility will meet the requirements of the Regulations and the Water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities.
We also recommend reviewing the Aquatic facilities in Victoria | health.vic.gov.au for further information.
A Category 1 aquatic facility includes swimming pools, spa pools, or interactive water features that are:
A swimming pool is any artificial structure containing water that is used or intended to be used for:
Before starting any building or renovation work, we recommend that aquatic facility businesses submit their plans to our Environmental Health Officers for review.
This allows you to receive written advice on the design and setup requirements for public health businesses.
To apply, please complete and submit the following application:
Application for Plan Assessment(PDF, 511KB)
It is your responsibility to make sure all required permits and approvals have been obtained. For guidance and support during this process, please contact our Business Concierge.
Before operating, your aquatic facility business must be registered with Council under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
Operating an unregistered public health business is an offence and may lead to enforcement action
Apply for Category 1 Aquatic Facility Registration(PDF, 442KB)
Before your aquatic facility business can begin operating, a final inspection must be carried out by an Environmental Health Officer to ensure your premises meet all legislated requirements.
We recommend booking your inspection at least 5 business days before your planned opening date.
To book a final inspection, contact your Environmental Health Officer:
Phone: 9784 1915
Email: health@frankston.vic.gov.au
A Category 2 aquatic facility is a swimming pool or spa pool that is open to the public and located at:
These aquatic facility operators must notify Council and have a Water Quality Risk Management Plan.
Notification for Category 2 Aquatic Facility(PDF, 390KB)
Before finalising your purchase, we strongly recommend requesting a Pre-Purchase Inspection.
This inspection provides a report outlining any outstanding requirements for the premises and any current Orders or Notices issued to the business.
Application for pre-purchase inspection(PDF, 502KB)
The new business owner must apply to transfer the registration of the aquatic facility business, and the Transfer of Registration application must be signed by the outgoing owner.
To begin, email info@frankston.vic.gov.au to request the transfer of registration application.
Before the registration can be transferred, a transfer inspection must be completed by an Environmental Health Officer. Approval will only be granted once all identified matters have been resolved.
Important Note: If purchasing a Category 2 Aquatic Facility business you must submit the notification for category 2 aquatic facility(PDF, 390KB), there is no transfer required.
Before operating your aquatic facility business, a final inspection must be carried out by an Environmental Health Officer to ensure your premises complies and to approve Registration.
Aquatic facilities exempt from registration or notification are:
It is your responsibility to make sure all required permits and approvals have been obtained before you operate. For guidance and support during this process, please contact our Business Concierge.
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