Swimming Pools

General information

The Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW) and Swimming Pool Regulations 2018 are the primary legislation governing swimming pools in New South Wales.

A swimming pool is defined as a structure that can be filled with 300mm of water or more and is used for swimming or other water activities. Pools include:

  • concrete and fiberglass swimming pools
  • inflatable swimming pools
  • temporary or wading pools
  • above-ground pools and spas.

The Act requires that all swimming pools and/or spa pools be registered in a State-wide pool register and that they meet certain safety requirements. These safety requirements are outlined in the Australian Standards for Swimming Pool Safety (AS1926).  

Under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW) the owner of a swimming pool has the responsibility to ensure that the pool is at all times surrounded by a complying child resistant pool fence or safety barrier. This legislation provides that owners may be fined if the pool fence or other appropriate child resistant barrier does not meet the legal requirements. Pool fences must be maintained in a good state of repair as an effective and safe barrier restricting access to the pool. 

Specifications

 

Council has a Swimming Pool Inspection Program which aims to increase pool safety awareness and compliance in the Lane Cove Council local government area and to explain the scope of Council’s inspection program, to ensure compliance with the Act and relevant Standards.

For any compliance or general pool enquiries, please contact Council on 02 9911 3555 or service@lanecove.nsw.gov.au