Quick Links
Requirements for Private Swimming Pools at Division of Local Government web site
Private Swimming Pool Inspection Program
NSW Government Water Safety website
NSW Swimming Pool Register – Registration Form
Application for Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate
Registration and Certification
Drowning is a leading cause of preventable death in children under 5 years of age. In 2012, the Swimming Pools Act 1992 was amended to improve the safety of children around swimming pools in NSW. The changes include:
NOTE – Without a defined street address some properties and mining claims in Walgett Shire will be unable to register their swimming pool in the NSW Swimming Pool Register. In this case Council keeps a separate register for these pools. Download the “NSW Swimming Pool Register – Registration Form” above, and return the completed form to Council and your swimming pool will be registered with Council free of charge.
Renting a property with a swimming pool or spa pool
From 29 April 2016 onwards, when a residential tenancy agreement is entered into for a property with a swimming pool or spa pool, the landlord or real estate agent must provide the tenant with a copy of the valid certificate of compliance or occupation certificate.
This requirement does not apply to a lot in a strata scheme or in a community scheme if that strata or community scheme has more than two lots.
Selling a property with a swimming pool or spa pool
If you are selling a property with a swimming pool or spa pool on and after 29 April 2016, you must ensure the contract for sale includes:
This requirement does not apply to a lot in a strata scheme or in a community scheme if that strata or community scheme has more than two lots, or if the sales contract is for an off-the-plan property.
Not attaching the certificates when required may allow the purchaser to rescind the contract within 14 days of exchange, unless settlement has already occurred.
If a certificate of non-compliance is attached to the contract for sale, the vendor is transferring the obligation to obtain a certificate of compliance to the purchaser. The purchaser will have 90 days from the date of settlement to rectify defects listed in the certificate of non-compliance and obtain a certificate of compliance.
Quick Links
Requirements for Private Swimming Pools at Division of Local Government web site
Private Swimming Pool Inspection Program
NSW Government Water Safety website
NSW Swimming Pool Register – Registration Form
Application for Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate
Registration and Certification
Drowning is a leading cause of preventable death in children under 5 years of age. In 2012, the Swimming Pools Act 1992 was amended to improve the safety of children around swimming pools in NSW. The changes include:
NOTE – Without a defined street address some properties and mining claims in Walgett Shire will be unable to register their swimming pool in the NSW Swimming Pool Register. In this case Council keeps a separate register for these pools. Download the “NSW Swimming Pool Register – Registration Form” above, and return the completed form to Council and your swimming pool will be registered with Council free of charge.
Renting a property with a swimming pool or spa pool
From 29 April 2016 onwards, when a residential tenancy agreement is entered into for a property with a swimming pool or spa pool, the landlord or real estate agent must provide the tenant with a copy of the valid certificate of compliance or occupation certificate.
This requirement does not apply to a lot in a strata scheme or in a community scheme if that strata or community scheme has more than two lots.
Selling a property with a swimming pool or spa pool
If you are selling a property with a swimming pool or spa pool on and after 29 April 2016, you must ensure the contract for sale includes:
This requirement does not apply to a lot in a strata scheme or in a community scheme if that strata or community scheme has more than two lots, or if the sales contract is for an off-the-plan property.
Not attaching the certificates when required may allow the purchaser to rescind the contract within 14 days of exchange, unless settlement has already occurred.
If a certificate of non-compliance is attached to the contract for sale, the vendor is transferring the obligation to obtain a certificate of compliance to the purchaser. The purchaser will have 90 days from the date of settlement to rectify defects listed in the certificate of non-compliance and obtain a certificate of compliance.