Swimming Pools

Backyard swimming pools are popular in Australia for rest and recreation, but their presence brings a number of health and safety risks.

Swimming pool owners should ensure that appropriate fencing, gates, locks and signs are maintained in the pool area, and that relevant requirements under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 are met. A new pool should not be filled, or an existing pool refilled unless these requirements are met.

Pool inspections

When a pool or spa is being constructed or altered, a principal certifying authority (PCA) must supervise all works. The PCA is essentially a building inspector, and is responsible for ensuring that new and altered swimming pools and spas comply with relevant Development Consents and Complying Development Certificates.

The PCA should ensure that all necessary requirements are met before issuing an Occupation Certificate. Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the PCA must report any failure to comply with these requirements to Hurstville City Council.

Council can:

issue orders relating to swimming pool safety and Penalty Infringement Notices for offences
prosecute offences and undertake civil proceedings to enforce orders.

NSW Government Advice

Read what the NSW Government have to say about swimming pool safety:

What is the law?

In NSW their are specific laws read more about the:

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