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New Swimming Pool Laws

In 2012, a comprehensive review of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 was finalised. This review identified a number of amendments designed to enhance the safety of children under the age of five years around private (‘backyard’) swimming pools in NSW.

The new laws will include:

Online Pool Register

Pool owners must register their swimming pool and/or spa pool in a State-wide pool register from 29 April 2013. Pool owners will have 6 months to ensure their pool is registered (by 29 October 2013). Penalties will apply for failing to register. Registrations will be available through www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au and are free of charge.

Selling or leasing a property with a pool

From 29 April 2014, a pool owner must obtain a Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate before they can sell or lease their property.

Tourist and visitor accommodation

A Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate is required for properties on which there is tourist and visitor accommodation or more than 2 dwellings at least once every 3 years. This requirement starts from 29 April 2014.

Owners may request an inspection at any time

Pool owners can make an application to Council for a Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate at any time, regardless of whether they intend on selling or leasing their property.
The Certificate will be valid for 3 years, so long as the fencing remains compliant in that time.

Council’s mandatory inspection program

Council will develop and implement a swimming pool barrier inspection program in consultation with our community (by 29 October 2013)
Report annually (via Council's Annual Report) on the number of pool inspections undertaken and the level of compliance with the requirement

Quick summary of changes

Now	Pool owners may apply for a Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate from Council. From 29 April 2014, a pool owner must obtain a Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate before they can sell or lease their property. Download a copy of the application form or contact Council's Customer Service Centre for further information.
29 April 2013	Pool owners must commence registering their swimming pool. Registration must be complete by 29 October 2013. Council can register your private swimming pool on your behalf by your completing the registration form and forwarding it to Council for entering. A fee of $10.00 applies for this service.
29 April 2014	Tourist and visitor accommodation must make an application for a Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate.
29 October 2013	Councils mandatory inspection program commences.
29 April 2014	Properties for sale or lease must obtain a Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate before they sell or lease.