New laws on swimming pool safety from 29 April 2015From 29 April 2015, residential properties with a swimming pool or spa pool must have a valid swimming pool certificate of compliance for the pool and pool barrier before the property can be leased or sold.Swimming pools and spa pools include in ground, above-ground, indoor, portable and other types of pools and spa pools that are capable of being filled to a depth of 300mm or more of water. Bathroom spas that are used as baths and emptied after use are not included.The new laws will apply to swimming pools and spa pools associated with:Private houses, townhouses, units and other strata and community schemes, and moveable dwellingsHotels, motels and serviced apartmentsBackpackers’ accommodationHomestay, farm stay and bed and breakfast accommodationOther tourist and visitor accommodation (excluding camping grounds, caravan parks and eco-tourist facilities).For more information see the links below.Swimming Pool CertificationFact Sheet – Selling a Property with a Swimming Pool
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