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Registration of Swimming Pools and/or Spas

Owners of backyard Swimming Pools and/or Spas (both new and existing) must have their details registered (such as property address, age and type of Swimming Pool and/or Spa, etc) on the NSW Government Swimming Pool Register.

If a Swimming Pool and/or Spa has not been registered a fine may be imposed on the Owner up to $2,200.00.

Registration of a Swimming Pool and/or Spa can be carried out:

At the time of registration, pool owners are required to carry out a self-assessment and a statement is required that to the best of their knowledge the Swimming Pool and/or Spa complies with Australian Standards.

For assistance in registering a Swimming Pool and/or Spa online click for following link:

How To Register Swimming Pool

Once the Swimming Pool and/or Spa is registered an Owner can than apply for a Compliance Certificate from Council or an accredited Certifier which will be mandatory for properties with a Swimming Pool and/or Spa before the property can be sold or leased after 24 April 2014.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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New Swimming Pool and/or Spa Requirements

Swimming Pool Legislation

A Swimming Pool and/or Spa can be the entertainment centre of a home, but to curious young children, they can be very dangerous if all safety precautions are not taken.

Drowning is a leading cause of preventable death in children under 5 years of age. In 2012, a review of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 was finalised and a number of amendments were made to improve the safety of children around swimming pools in NSW.

These changes include:

  • Swimming Pool and/or Spa Owners are required to register their Swimming Pool and/or Spa. Pool and/or Spa Owners will have until 29 October 2013 to register their Swimming Pool and/or Spa.
  • From 29 October 2013 local Councils will be carrying out inspection programs.
  • From 29 April 2014 all tourist, visitor and multi occupancy developments will require a valid Compliance Certificate if they have a Swimming Pool and/or Spa.
  • From 29 April 2014 a valid Compliance Certificate will be required to lease or sell any property with a Swimming Pool and/or Spa and will need to be attached to the Contract for Sale or given to the Tenant.

You can find out more information on what compliance means at the Department of Local Government.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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