The swimming pools act 1992 commenced 1 august 1992, amended 14 december 2009, 29 october 2012 and the swimming pools regulation 2008 commenced 1 september 2008, amended april 2010, 1 may 2011, 29 april 20 applies to all types of pools both indoor and outdoor on premises where there is a residential building, a. Management of domestic swimming pools and compliance. This article reports on compliance with the swimming pools act 1992 in respect of private swimming pools, and the impact of a reinspection program on compliance in the city of newcastle. This division applies to outdoor swimming pools that are situated, or. Between 1 august 1992 to 30 june 2010, the swimming pools act 1992 provided an alternative to the general requirements regarding the location of pool childresistant barriers. Application is made for a swimming pool compliance certificate under section 22d of the swimming pools act 1992, in relation to the compliance of the swimming pool identified above. It is the pool owners responsibility to ensure your. Section 22 swimming pool exemption page 1 application for section 22 exemption swimming pools act 1992 please complete form in black ink 1. An act to amend the swimming pools act 1992 to make further provision with respect to ensuring access to private swimming pools is effectively restricted. These amendments include inspection fees and penalties, pool regis. Swimming pool inspection program swimming pool inspection program adopted. On august 1, 1992 in nsw the swimming pools act 1992 replaced legislation which had been passed in 1990. His excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following. Swimming pools act 1992, in relation to the compliance of the swimming pool identified above.
The swimming pool act 1992 applies the as 19261986. Owners consent as the owners of the property subject to this application iwe consent to the lodgement of this application. This requirement applies to all permanent and portable swimming pools and spas that exceed 30cm in depth. Section 127 of the corporations act 2001 details how a company may execute a document. An owner of a property on which a swimming pool is situated must ensure that the pool complies with the requirements of the swimming pools act 1992. Application for issue of a certificate under swimming pools. Da if app application for section 22 exemption swimming. Swimming pools act 1992 no 49 section 6 current version for 29. This act requires all new swimming pools to install a childresistant barrier.
Also crucial are maintaining the pool barrier, keeping entry points secure, appropriate adult. Swimming pool laws and your circumstances the swimming pools act 1992 nsw requires private swimming pool owners to ensure that their pools is at all times surrounded by a childresistant barrier that separates the pool from any residential building on the property as well as from any public or private place adjoining the property. Application for certificate of compliance for a swimming pool. Swimming pool inspection program federation council. However, laws requiring pool barriers and warning notices are just one part of pool safety. The nsw government has introduced new pool safety compliance laws. Requirements for new domestic swimming pools swimming pools. The requirements of the act places an obligation on the owners of premises to ensure that child resistant barriers are provided and maintained and on the occupier to ensure that all doors and gates providing access to the swimming pool. Application for exemption swimming pools act 1992 1 july 2019 application for exemption swimming pools act 1992 s. Obtain a certificate from council which confirms that the swimming pool complies with the requirements of part 2 swimming pools act 1992. As a pool owner, you are responsible for ensuring your pool. Under the nsw swimming pools act 1992, all swimming pools must be protected by a child resistant barrier or pool fence, complying with australia standard as19262012. Pursuant to section 220 of the swimming pools act 1992. The plan provides useful advice for property owners wishing to build and maintain a pool.
The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail about the past and future operation of the act. Application for issue of a certificate under the swimming. Applicant and owners details municipality of woollahra. In nsw, private or backyard swimming pool safety is legislated by the. Certificates application swimming pools clause 23a, swimming pools regulation 2008 1 you can use this form to either. Swimming pools safety act 1972 an act to provide for the fencing of swimming pools and for other purposes.
Swimming pools act 1992 inspection request woollahra municipal council page 3 of 5 jul 2019 checklist below is a basic list of requirements for ownersusers to help them selfassess their pool. Swimming pool certificate of compliance application form. Application for section 22 exemption swimming pools act. Application for a certificate of compliance for a swimming. The swimming pool act 1992 and swimming pools regulation 2018 apply to all swimming pools on premises where there is a residential building, a movable dwelling eg caravan, a hotel or a motel. For many portable swimming pools there is also a requirement to register. Between 1 august 1992 to 30 june 2010, the swimming pools act 1992 provided an alternative to the general requirements regarding the location of pool child.
As 27831992 use of reinforced concrete for small swimming. Swimming pools amendment act 2012 no 77 schedule 1 amendment of swimming pools act 1992 no 49 page 4 pool is ancillary to that other building, regardless of whether the swimming pool is on a separate lot, such as on common property under a strata scheme. This act commences on 1 august 1992 or on such earlier day as may be appointed by proclamation. The discussion paper has been considered by the law societys property law committee. Swimming pool inspection program the new south wales nsw office of local government has recognised swimming pool safety as an important issue and in doing so has made significant amendments to the swimming pools act 1992 the act. Swimming pools safety act 1972 ceased repealed by sch 1 cl 3 of development assessment procedures amendment act 2007 on 1. Swimming pool inspection program city of queanbeyan. As 2783 1992 australian standard use of reinforced concrete for small swimming pools first published as as 27831985. Everything you need to know about the swimming pool register. Effective 1 july 2019 to 30 june 2020 about this form this form relates to an application to council for a swimming pool certificate of compliance under section 22c and 22d of the swimming pools act 1992. This act may be cited as the swimming pools act 1992. Contents 1 short title 3 interpretation 4 nonapplication of act 5 minister may exempt certain swimming pools 6 swimming pools to be enclosed 7 proceedings for offences against this act legislative history.
The requirements of the act places an obligation on the owners of premises to ensure that child resistant barriers are provided and maintained and on the occupier to ensure that all doors and gates providing access to the swimming pool are kept securely closed at all times when they are not in use. New south wales swimming pools regulation 2018 under the swimming pools act 1992 public consultation draft s2017355. Pool safety barriers must be maintained in a good state of repair as an effective. Swimming pools act 1992 as at 4 march 2020 act 49 of 1992. The swimming pools act 1992, section 22b requires the development and adoption by federation council of a program for the inspection of swimming and spa pools in its area to ensure compliance with the requirements of part 2 access to swimming pools of the swimming pools act 1992. As 27831992 use of reinforced concrete for small swimming pools. Application for swimming pools act barrierfence exemption pursuant to section 22 of the swimming pools act 1992 disclaimer. Swimming pools act 1992 and the swimming pools regulation 2008.
With over 300,000 backyard swimming pools in nsw, swimming pool safety is vital. It highlights aspects of the swimming pools act 1992 that are least likely to be complied with, and identifies some characteristics which predict compliance. According to the swimming pools act 1992, swimming pools must be surrounded by a child resistant barrier. Application for certificate of compliance section 22d. The current nsw swimming pools act 1992 was a major influence on the way in which each council interpreted their responsibilities and managed the inspection of domestic swimming pools. Before purchasing a property on which a swimming pool is situated, a purchaser is strongly advised to ensure that the swimming pool complies with the. Existing residential swimming pools inspections of all existing residential swimming pools will be carried out every five years. Authorised officers will identify and outline all work that is necessary, if any, in order for you to comply with the requirements of the swimming pools act 1992 and to ensure the timely determination of the application. Members of the public can view but not print the standard at council offices. The information provided by you on this form will be used by parramatta city council or. Application for swimming pools act barrier fence exemption. Swimming pools regulation 2018 under the swimming pools act 1992 public consultation draft s2017355. Application for section 22 exemption swimming pools act 1992.
Section 22d of the swimming pools act and clause 18 of the swimming pools regulation 2008 are outlined below. Swimming pool certificate of compliance application pursuant. Swimming pools act 1992 as at 4 march 2020 act 49 of 1992 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Application for issue of a certificate under swimming. Under the nsw swimming pools act 1992, a swimming pool means. The act was introduced to improve pool safety for children. Inspections may be carried out in the following circumstances. Swimming pools act 1992 section 22d the local authority must grant a certificate of compliance if the swimming pool complies with this part. Application for section 22 exemption swimming pools act 1992 please complete form in black ink 1.
The inspection program is relevant to all swimming pools regulated under the swimming pools act 1992. Owners consent as the owners of the property subject to this application iwe consent to the. Quality information systems and the existence of a working pool. The major change in the new act was the removal of the requirement for all private pools to have isolation fencing. His excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the swimming pools act 1992. Swimming pools act 1992 application for exemption woollahra municipal council page 2 of 5 jul 19 4. Under section 22 of the swimming pools act 1992 the owner of any premises in or on which a swimming pool is situated, or proposed to be constructed, may apply to council for an exemption for the subject pool from all or any of the requirements of the swimming pools act 1992. Swimming pool inspection program 4 outcomes in late 2012 and early 20 the nsw minister for local government introduced the swimming pools amendment act 2012 and the swimming pools amendment consequential amendments regulation 20, which introduced a number of new requirements for council and pool owners. This act may be cited as the fencing of swimming pools act. Jul 07, 2014 section 22 swimming pool exemption page 1 application for section 22 exemption swimming pools act 1992 please complete form in black ink 1. Swimming pools safety act 1972 ceased repealed by sch 1 cl 3 of development. Amdt 1 1992 amdt 21994 published by standards australia standards association of australia 1 the crescent, homebush, nsw 2140 isbn 0 7262 7459 3 this is a free 5 page sample. Swimming pool safety is legislated by the swimming pools act 1992, the swimming pools regulation 2008 and as 1926.
1312 663 372 488 1413 732 906 997 47 625 1145 169 1144 312 810 589 835 479 280 763 790 1220 68 1499 994 1318 849 634 812 48 1285 571 720 545 1199 1379 1315