Changes to the NSW Swimming Pool Act...
It has not been very well publicised, but from 29 October 2013,
all private swimming pool owners must register their pools with
their local council. If pool owners fail to do so, they may be
fined up to $220. The rationale for this change in the law is to
ensure that all pool fencing is safe and compliant, and will ensure
that kids are not able to access swimming pools without the proper
supervision of an adult.
Once your pool has been registered, the local council must come
out and inspect the pool periodically and give you an updated
certificate of compliance. These certificates of compliance are
also required whenever you plan to sell or lease your home. Whether
you live in a stand alone house, or live in a block of units with a
communal swimming pool, a compliance certificate must be attached
to the Contract for the Sale of Land. In the case of a block of
units, the owner's corporation must obtain the
