tags: #publish links: [[Australia Property Planning and Development Regulations]], [[Gardening and Landscaping Resources]] created: 2020-09-26 Sat --- # Swimming Pool Regulations It's mostly about safety fences, fence height, gate, signage, and access to the pool. Pool owner is responsible for ensuring pool is enclosed and access to it by children is restricted at all times, and that it complies with relevant Australian Standards and laws. ## NSW Compliance Current standards - likely **Outdoor Pool 3**: https://www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au/checklists Inspections - certificate valid 3 years. Unclear if you *have* to have it reinspected periodically. The owner of the pool and/or spa may be liable for a penalty of up to $5,500 for non-compliance with the pool safety requirements. On-the-spot fines of $550 can also apply. Enforcement action is taken by local councils, and may be triggered by a complaint or concern raised by a neighbour, or during a routine inspection of the swimming pool as part of the council’s pool safety inspection program. ## NSW Compliance at property purchase Vendors are now able to transfer the obligation of obtaining a ‘certificate of compliance’ to the purchaser. A ‘certificate of non-compliance’ can now be attached to the contract of sale. The buyer of a property with a non-compliant swimming pool has *90 days from the date of settlement* to **rectify any issues of pool barrier non-compliance, and obtain a certificate of compliance**. ## NSW Pool Registration It is compulsory for all residential pools and spas to be registered. https://www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au/ ## NSW Swimming Pool Act, 1992 http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/act+49+1992+cd+0+N Apply to all swimming pools on premises where there is a residential building. Swimming pools must be surrounded by a Child- Resistant Barrier. It is the pool owner’s responsibility to ensure your swimming pool barrier is in good repair and good working condition. ## NSW Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/regulation/2018/503/full Apply to all swimming pools on premises where there is a residential building. ## Australian Standard 1926 (AS1926) Dated 1986, 2007 and 2012. ![[Embed - disclaimer - my opinions, not legal advice]]