Under the changes, which came into effect in December, owners must register their pool and spa with their council and have their safety barrier inspected once every four years.

Wodonga planning and infrastructure director Leon Schultz said owners could register via the council website, with the fee structure set by the state government.

"The council will advise the date by which a pool must be compliant," he said.

"Non-compliance will result in multiple inspection costs and a non-compliance fee."

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Mr Schultz said the council began communicating with pool owners, suppliers and real estate agents in November through letters, emails, social media and its website.

"We have about 1700 pools on our records," he said.

"We are encouraging pool and spa owners to be proactive and check their pools against the self-assessment checklists provided by the Victorian Building Authority before undergoing an inspection to ensure their registration is processed quickly."

Albury Council introduced a pool inspection program in 2013, with mayor Kevin Mack saying most pool owners were doing the right thing.

"However, in some cases, non-compliant fences and gates are causing concern and we urge all pool owners to ensure their pools are safely secured at all times," he said.

"Education campaigns have been run to raise public awareness of the need to meet pool safety regulations and messaging along these lines will continue to be delivered."